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Washington Capitals at New York Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Washington Capitals (32-28-7) and New York Rangers (37-19-10) meet Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. The opening puck drop is slated for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Washington defeated the New York Islanders 5-1 on the road Saturday but has become undone over the last month of play, going 4-8-1 since Feb. 12 and falling 5 points behind the final wild-card spot. However, the Capitals have scored 18 goals while going 3-1-0 over their last 4 road games.

The Rangers have also scuffled of late, although they are in a higher bracket of sorts. New York is 4-5-2 across 11 games since winning 7 straight from Jan. 27-Feb. 17. One of those recent losses was a 6-3 defeat at Washington on Feb. 25, New York’s 2nd loss in 2 tries vs. the Capitals this season.

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Capitals at Rangers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Capitals +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Rangers -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-170) | Rangers -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Capitals at Rangers projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (20-20-5, 2.71 GAA, .912 SV%, 5 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (29-11-7, 2.63 GAA, .910 SV%, 1 SO)

Kuemper owns a 2.23 GAA and .917 SV% across 9 career games against the Blueshirts. The 32-year-old stopped 17-of-18 shots against the Islanders Saturday and has stymied 55-of-58 shots over his last 2 starts.

Shesterkin has had some struggles in the last month or so, logging an .870 SV% across 10 starts from Feb. 8-March 9. However, last season’s Vezina Trophy winner did stop 32-of-33 pucks in his last start at the Buffalo Sabres Saturday.

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Capitals at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

New York 3, Washington 2

Moneyline

Washington’s puck-possession figures of late have been shaky, resulting in the Caps yielding 40 or more shots in 3 of their last 4 games.

New York has the better offense in this match-up. The Rangers averaged a robust 3.90 goals per game from Dec. 5-Feb. 17. Getting back to being a squad averaging 3-and-a-half goals per game shouldn’t be a stretch — New York is at 3.23 for the season.

The Blueshirts are returning home after having played 4 straight on the road. They are 5-1-0 across their last 6 return-to-MSG games after multi-game trips.

Shesterkin’s last start was encouraging, and the Rangers will have some energy in looking to get past 2 previous — and rather ugly — losses to the Caps.

BACK NEW YORK (-170).

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers have played 6 straight games decided by 2 or fewer goals. PASS.

Over/Under

Peg this as a well-made and well-priced figure. AVOID.

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Washington Capitals at New York Rangers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Washington Capitals (28-15-9) travel to meet the New York Rangers (32-13-5) Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Capitals vs. Rangers odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Capitals have been wildly inconsistent this year. Prime example – they lost 4-1 to the Ottawa Senators Feb. 13 and trounced the Nashville Predators 4-1 and Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 in the last two games. They’re 5-5-0 in their last 10.

The Rangers have gone 2-1-0 since the All-Star break and have played some nailbiters. This figures to be a close one, too.

Capitals at Rangers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:11 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Capitals +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Rangers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-270) | Rangers -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

Capitals at Rangers projected goalies

Ilya Samsonov (17-7-3, 2.84 GAA, .906 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (24-5-3, 2.01 GAA, .939 SV%, 3 SO)

Samsonov is 4-2-0 with a 3.03 GAA and a .917 SV% in February and went 1-1-0 with a 3.05 GAA and an .864 SV% against the Rangers last season. He has beaten two quality teams in the Preds and Flyers the last two times out as he stopped 63 of 67 shots.

The Rangers have a distinct advantage with Shesterkin in net. He has been amazing with 125 saves on 131 with going 3-0-1 with a 1.45 GAA and .954 SV% across four starts in February.

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Capitals at Rangers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 2, Rangers 1

Money line

The CAPITALS (+102) are slight underdogs in this one but have enough guile to rise up for another tough game, although it may take extra time to do it. The Caps are four points behind the Rangers in the standings and simply need this game more. Look for stud LW Alex Ovechkin to snipe one in crunch time.

Against the spread

This figures to be a low-scoring affair, which actually puts Washington at a disadvantage. They’ll find a way, though. The Capitals +1.5 (-270) doesn’t offer enough of a return here. So we’ll stick to the money line. PASS.

Over/Under

The UNDER 5.5 (+100) looks phenomenal here considering the way that the Rangers have yet to break out on offense and how good Shesterkin has been in goal.

New York hasn’t scored more than 2 goals in any of its three games since the All-Star break. Washington is capable of netting 4 of its own, but not here. Go at least a full unit, and do it early because this line could change the closer we get to puck drop.

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Washington Capitals at New York Rangers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Washington Capitals (23-7-4) play the second half of a home-and-home with the New York Rangers (15-15-4) Tuesday with a 7 p.m. ET puck drop at Madison Square Garden. Below, we analyze the Capitals-Rangers odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Capitals at Rangers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Capitals -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Capitals +1.5 (-300) | Rangers -1.5 (+240)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Capitals at Rangers: Projected starting goalies

Ilya Samsonov (8-1-1, 2.39 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (7-8-1, 2.34 GAA, .924 SV%)

Samsonov picked up the win in Sunday’s 5-4 victory over the Rangers, although he made just 16 saves on 20 shots. It wasn’t pretty, but he has won six of his past seven outings. He was actually better against the Rangers in a loss March 20, when allowing 2 goals on 24 shots.

Shesterkin was on the short end of a 2-1 loss against the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday, and he has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his four outings in March. The last time he faced the Caps he allowed just 1 goal on 27 shots Feb. 20 in D.C., and he is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .950 SV% in two outings against Washington this season.

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Capitals at Rangers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Capitals 4, Rangers 3

Money line (ML)

The CAPITALS (-110) are on a three-game win streak, and they’ve won 10 of their last 11 games.

Yes, the only loss during the span was to the Rangers, but they also have topped New York in two of three meetings during the run. Washington has found its offense with 4.33 goals per game over its last three outings.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Capitals +1.5 (-300) would cost you three times your potential return, and there is no reason to ever justify making that bet. Just play the money line if you like the Caps.

PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 6 (-120) is the way to go with the Caps.

Washington’s offense has hit its stride again after a bit of a power outage in the middle of the month. The Over has cashed in three of the past four for the Blueshirts, while going 5-2 in the past seven at MSG.

The Over is also 10-3-1 in the past 14 for the Rangers when allowing 5 or more goals in their previous outing.

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Washington Capitals at New York Rangers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Washington Capitals (6-1-3) travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers (3-4-2). Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET Thursday. Below, we analyze the Capitals-Rangers NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Capitals at Rangers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Capitals -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Capitals +1.5 (-300) | Rangers -1.5 (+240)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Capitals at Rangers: Projected starting goalies

Vitek Vanecek (5-1-2, .913 SV%, 2.94 GAA) vs. Igor Shesterkin (2-2-1, .906 SV%, 2.41 GAA)

Vanecek is coming off the first regulation loss of his career. The rookie netminder — the NHL Rookie of the Month for January — allowed 4 even-strength goals in the Caps’ 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins Monday.

Shesterkin owns a robust 941 SV% over his last two games. The sophomore Russian netminder is fronted by a Rangers defense that has allowed just 27.1 shots per game. Shesterkin has a solid .857 SV% against high-danger shots, but he has been undone by a few shots from distance. He’s a solid play candidate for the next few weeks.

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Capitals at Rangers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rangers 4, Capitals 2

Money line (ML)

The Capitals are on the road after playing six straight at home. The home team is 4-1 in the last five games in this series.

Washington is without C Evgeny Kuznetsov (COVID-19 protocols) and C Lars Eller (upper body). The Caps are an expected-goals fade to begin with. BACK THE RANGERS (-110).

Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the expensive goal-and-a-half props.

Over/Under (O/U)

TAG THE OVER 6 (-105) as having a slight lean.

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