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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Rangers (6-1-1) take on the Washington Capitals (5-2-0) Tuesday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Rangers vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Tied 2-2 last season

The Rangers followed up their first regulation loss of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks Saturday as -282 favorites. Backup G Jonathan Quick was stellar, stopping 32 of 33 shots fired his way. LW Artemi Panarin dished his 9th assist of the season to go with his 6 goals.

The Caps snapped a 5-game winning streak with a 3-0 loss in Tampa Bay Saturday. G Charlie Lindgren stopped 18 of 21 in the snoozy game. The Caps outshot the Lightning 32-21 and went 0-for-2 on the power play. C Dylan Strome leads the team with 9 points, and 6 are via assist.

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Rangers at Capitals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 3:54 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Capitals +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+165) | Capitals +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Capitals projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (4-1-1, 2.16 GAA, .926 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Logan Thompson (3-0-0, 3.28 GAA, .884 SV%)

Shesterkin dropped his last start 3-1 Thursday against the Florida Panthers. He was solid, stopping 26 of 29 shots along the way. The Cats started fast, scoring 2 of the 3 goals within the first 3 minutes, and the Rangers never recovered. He was 2-1-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .926 SV% last season against the Caps.

Thompson is coming off a 6-3 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday where he stopped 26 of 29. He is undefeated, but he has been tested, allowing 2, 5 and 3 goals in his 3 starts. He faced the Rangers once last season and was stellar. He stopped 29 of 30 in a 5-1 victory.

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Rangers at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Rangers 1

Moneyline

The Rangers have won 5 straight meetings, including 4 straight in the Stanley Cup playoffs last year. However, their 2 trips to Washington ended up in defeat last regular season. Despite the goose egg in their last game, the Caps are hitting the back of the net with 3+ goals in every other game.

Take a shot with the CAPITALS +125.

Puck line/Against the spread

We’re taking the plus-money ML, so PASS on the puck line.

Over/Under

It sounds like an oxymoron, but I’m high on the Under here. The Rangers are 3-4-1 O/U, and the Caps are 4-3 thus far. The Rangers are on a bit of a dry spell with 3 goals in the last 2, and the Caps were blanked last game.

Take the UNDER 6 (-115).

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals meet in Game 4 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series Sunday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Rangers lead 3-0

The Rangers posted a 4-1 win in Game 1 at Madison Square Garden April 21, and then scored a 4-3 victory in Game 2 on Tuesday for the only Over (5.5) result of the series. In Game 3, the Capitals were unable to protect home ice, falling 3-1 as the Rangers pushed them to the brink of elimination.

The Blueshirts have picked up 5 consecutive wins, while going 8-2-0 in the past 10 games since April 3, rolling right along. The Under is on a 5-1 run for the Rangers as goaltender Igor Shesterkin has snapped into championship form just in the nick of time.

The Capitals haven’t played poorly in this series, but the offense has mustered just 5 total goals, as Shesterkin has been a brick wall. Like the Rangers, the Capitals have been on an Under run, going low on the total at a 7-1-3 clip in the past 11 outings.

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Rangers at Capitals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:39 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Capitals +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+130) | Capitals +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Capitals projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (36-17-2, 2.58 GAA, .913 SV%, 4 SO in regular season) vs. Charlie Lindgren (25-16-7, 2.67 GAA, .911 SV%, 6 SO in regular season)

It’s hard to imagine the Rangers not riding Shesterkin in Game 4, but he was not confirmed as of early Sunday afternoon. Could they potentially use G Jonathan Quick for the close-out game, resting the starter with a cushion in the series?

Shesterkin has had it on lockdown in this series, going 3-0-0 with a 1.67 GAA and .933 SV% in the 3 outings, allowing just a single goal in 2 of the victories.

Lindgren is confirmed for the Caps, and the Lakeville, Minn., native has certainly done his part. He has allowed 11 total goals in his first full playoff series, going 0-3-0 with a 3.77 GAA and .864 SV%. While he hasn’t been nearly as sharp as Shesterkin, he has been good at times. But he hasn’t been great, and he hasn’t had very much offensive support, with the Caps posting just 1.7 goals per game (GPG) in the series.

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Rangers at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Capitals 2

Moneyline

The Rangers (-190) will cost nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk against a team with its backs against the wall.

The Capitals (+155) are likely to show some fight in what could be their last game of the season, and most likely their final game on home ice, even if they can grab a win and get the series back to New York for Game 5.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The CAPITALS +1.5 (-155) aren’t priced out of line as home underdogs on the puck line.

The hardest win to get is the 4th one in a series. The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers were trying to close out sweeps on Saturday and were unable to do so. The Rangers -1.5 (+130) should experience similar difficulties, as the Capitals show desperation and urgency, trying to stay alive.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-115) is the lean, but it’s only worth a half-unit play at best.

We’ve had the Under cash in 2 of 3 games in the series, including Game 3 in D.C. The Capitals offense has amassed just 5 goals in the 3 games so far, and they’re not likely to suddenly explode all over Shesterkin. The defense and goaltending must be better in Game 4, and with a lot more desperation and selling out, we should see them keep the Rangers to 3 or fewer goals. It shouldn’t be shocking to see his game tied 2-2 going into overtime to decide thing

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference 1st-round series Friday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers control the series 2-0 after taking down the Capitals 4-3 Tuesday to cash as -281 home favorites. Four different NY players found the back of the net, while LW Alexis Lafreniere and D Erik Gustafsson each had 2 assists. The team has scored 4 goals in each of the 1st 2 games of the series.

Washington failed to cash as a +245 road underdog Tuesday. After allowing 2 goals in each of the 1st 2 periods, Washington’s comeback fell short. Three different Capitals players scored, while RW Tom Wilson had a goal and an assist. The series moves back to Washington Friday where the Capitals were 22-12-7 during the regular season.

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Rangers at Capitals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:44 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Capitals +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+150) | Capitals +1.5 (-185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rangers at Capitals projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (36-17-2, 2.58 GAA, .913 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Charlie Lindgren (25-16-7, 2.67 GAA, .911 SV%, 6 SO)

Shesterkin has one of the best records in the NHL and is top 10 in shutouts as well. He has allowed just 4 goals total through the 1st 2 games against the Capitals and is a large reason for the team’s success this season. His 55 games started this season is the 2nd-most in his career.

Lindgren is tied for 13th-best in the NHL for his record and SV%, and he ranks 16th in GAA. His 6 shutouts are tied for the best in the league. He has not had a hot start to the series, allowing 4 goals in each of the 1st 2 games. He has allowed 3 of fewer goals in 7 of his last 9 starts.

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Rangers at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

BET CAPITALS (+145).

While the Capitals are down 2-0 in the series, they started to get a better read on New York in Game 2. They scored in each period, and after allowing 2 goals in each of the 1st 2 periods, they held them scoreless in the 3rd.

Returning to their home ice Friday, the Capitals are nearing a must-win game to keep their playoff hopes alive, and with their fans behind them, they will do just that.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline presents better value on Washington.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-115).

The Rangers have scored 4 goals in each of their last 3 games and 3 or more in 7 of their last 9. They have allowed 3 or more goals in 6 of their last 10 games.

Washington started to find its groove on offense Tuesday and will speed up the pace Friday at home. It will not win by keeping the Rangers off the board, but by outscoring their high-powered offense.

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Rangers (15-14-4) kick off a two-game set against the Washington Capitals (22-7-4) Sunday with a noon ET puck drop at Capital One Arena. Below, we analyze the Rangers-Capitals odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Rangers at Capitals: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:04 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rangers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Capitals -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rangers +1.5 (-250) | Capitals -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Rangers at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (5-5-2, 2.92 GAA, .897 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Ilya Samsonov (7-1-1, 2.22 GAA, .917 SV%, 1 SO)

Georgiev allowed just two goals on 18 shots March 19 against the Caps, falling 2-1. That comes on the heels of a 26-save shutout March 17 in a 9-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden. Georgiev has the hot hand right now for the Blueshirts.

Samsonov posted a shutout of the New Jersey Devils Friday, turning aside all 24 shots he faced. G Vitek Vanecek posted the win in the front end of the back-to-back with the Devils Thursday, but Samsonov will get the nod vs. the Rangers. He has allowed a total of just three goals over his previous three outings, winning two of those starts.

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Rangers at Capitals: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Capitals 3, Rangers 2

Money line (ML)

The CAPITALS (-130) are a good play at home against a Rangers side which has been playing with a lot of confidence but also just played a hard-fought game in Philadelphia Saturday. The Rangers lost 2-1, and looked a bit sluggish after playing for the fifth time in nine days. Now, they have a sixth game in 10 days. That’s tough for even the most well-conditions team.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Capitals -1.5 (+200) are a tempting play at this price level, but they’re 1-3 against the Rangers +1.5 this season. Their only win over the Blueshirts was by one goal in a 2-1 victory March 19.

PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 6 (-105) is the best play on the board Sunday afternoon. First off, matinee games on the weekend tend to start slowly, and the Under has connected in all four of the previous meetings between these teams. Until the two clubs start ticking off Over results against each other, keep slamming the Under.

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Washington Capitals (19-6-4) carry a six-game win streak into Friday’s matchup with the New York Rangers (12-12-4). Puck drop at Capital One Arena will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Rangers-Capitals odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Capitals and Rangers are first and sixth, respectively, in the East Division. They’ve played just twice this season, once in Washington and once in New York, with the Rangers winning both games by scores of 4-2 and 4-1.

The Blue Shirts are coming off a 9-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday; they scored all 9 goals in the first two periods. The Capitals have lost just one of their eight games this month. They topped the New York Islanders 3-1 Tuesday in the first game of a six-game homestand.

Rangers at Capitals: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:29 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rangers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Capitals -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rangers +1.5 (-225) | Capitals -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under: 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Rangers at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (5-4-2, .897 SV%, 3.01 GAA) vs. Ilya Samsonov (6-0-1, .907 SV%, 2.54 GAA)

Georgiev stopped all 26 shots he faced in Wednesday’s blanking of the Flyers for his second shutout of the season. His reward is a second straight start, this time against the first-place Caps. He faced them once last season and allowed 5 goals on 34 shots but earned the win.

Samsonov has regained the No. 1 job from Vitek Vanecek since returning from the COVID-19 list. He has won four straight starts and made 21 saves on 22 shots in Tuesday’s victory.

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Rangers at Capitals: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Capitals 4, Rangers 2

Money line (ML)

The CAPITALS (-145) have had an extra day of rest coming into this Friday-Saturday back-to-back with the Rangers and can be backed to win straight up. New York is in a letdown spot following Wednesday’s thrashing of the Flyers.

Both teams are in the bottom half of the league and sub-50% in both Corsi For and scoring chance percentage in 5-on-5 play. The special teams advantage swings to Washington’s sixth-ranked power play and 12th-ranked penalty kill.

We’ll also give the goaltending edge to Samsonov, as he has fully returned to his elite 2019-20 form. Georgiev had given up 10 goals over three games before blanking the Flyers.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Back the CAPITALS -1.5 (+180) to win by 2 or more goals against a Rangers team likely to be feeling too good about themselves.

Four of Washington’s last six games were won by 2 or more goals. New York lost by multiple goals three times in its last five games.

Over/Under (O/U)

Go to the alternate game lines and back the OVER 5.5 (-155) instead of betting the 6.5 total. Washington had played to a total of at least 6 goals in five of six games before Tuesday’s contest against the Islanders.

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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s New York Rangers at Washington Capitals NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Washington Capitals (19-6-4) carry a six-game win streak into Friday’s matchup with the New York Rangers (12-12-4). Puck drop at Capital One Arena will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Rangers-Capitals odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Capitals and Rangers are first and sixth, respectively, in the East Division. They’ve played just twice this season, once in Washington and once in New York, with the Rangers winning both games by scores of 4-2 and 4-1.

The Blue Shirts are coming off a 9-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday; they scored all 9 goals in the first two periods. The Capitals have lost just one of their eight games this month. They topped the New York Islanders 3-1 Tuesday in the first game of a six-game homestand.

Rangers at Capitals: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:29 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rangers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Capitals -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rangers +1.5 (-225) | Capitals -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under: 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Rangers at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (5-4-2, .897 SV%, 3.01 GAA) vs. Ilya Samsonov (6-0-1, .907 SV%, 2.54 GAA)

Georgiev stopped all 26 shots he faced in Wednesday’s blanking of the Flyers for his second shutout of the season. His reward is a second straight start, this time against the first-place Caps. He faced them once last season and allowed 5 goals on 34 shots but earned the win.

Samsonov has regained the No. 1 job from Vitek Vanecek since returning from the COVID-19 list. He has won four straight starts and made 21 saves on 22 shots in Tuesday’s victory.

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Rangers at Capitals: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Capitals 4, Rangers 2

Money line (ML)

The CAPITALS (-145) have had an extra day of rest coming into this Friday-Saturday back-to-back with the Rangers and can be backed to win straight up. New York is in a letdown spot following Wednesday’s thrashing of the Flyers.

Both teams are in the bottom half of the league and sub-50% in both Corsi For and scoring chance percentage in 5-on-5 play. The special teams advantage swings to Washington’s sixth-ranked power play and 12th-ranked penalty kill.

We’ll also give the goaltending edge to Samsonov, as he has fully returned to his elite 2019-20 form. Georgiev had given up 10 goals over three games before blanking the Flyers.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Back the CAPITALS -1.5 (+180) to win by 2 or more goals against a Rangers team likely to be feeling too good about themselves.

Four of Washington’s last six games were won by 2 or more goals. New York lost by multiple goals three times in its last five games.

Over/Under (O/U)

Go to the alternate game lines and back the OVER 5.5 (-155) instead of betting the 6.5 total. Washington had played to a total of at least 6 goals in five of six games before Tuesday’s contest against the Islanders.

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