New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Back Rangers to Have the Edge Over Caps

Stanley Cup Playoffs – East Round 1: Washington Capitals (40-31-11, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) host New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division). Game 3 of the series. The Rangers lead 2-0.

We’re keeping our prediction simple which is the Rangers to claim a victory in regulation time. They should have the upper hand over the Capitals and the 3-Way Moneyline offers a tempting -100.

Rangers Overcame Caps in Last H2H

New York Rangers and Washington Capitals faced off on Tuesday night, with the Rangers securing a 4-3 win at Madison Square Garden.

The Rangers had 27 shots on goal, with four different goalscorers including Jack Roslovic. The Caps recorded 25 shots on goal, with Connor McMichael, Tom Wilson and Dylan Strome scoring one goal each.

The Rangers have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Igor Shesterkin (Confirmed)

W-L-OTL: 36-17-1 GAA: 2.58 SV%: .912 SO: 4

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

W-L-OTL: 25-16-3 GAA: 2.67 SV%: .911 SO: 6

Expert NHL Analysis

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our expert NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Rangers vs Capitals stats:

• Rangers have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Rangers have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Rangers have won 4 consecutive games.
• Capitals have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Capitals have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Capitals have lost their last 2 games.
• Capitals have lost their last 3 games against Rangers.

New York Rangers should be able to outscore their opponents and our pick is to side with them on the 60-minute line. There is a tempting -100 for them to win this NHL clash in regulation time.

We advise heading to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you want to combine the Rangers win with an Under or Over pick. This provides lots of juice for bettors looking for extra value.

Rangers 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 50% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Rangers vs Capitals Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: Mika Zibanejad Over 0.5 Assists -115

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers) has had at least one assist in 8 straight games. We expect him to cover the Player Assists line which means grabbing the attractive -115 about this happening.

Current Mika Zibanejad Lines and Odds

Goals

Anytime +150

First +850

0.5 Assists

Over -115

Under -125

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 4 - 3 Capitals

There could be merit in backing the Rangers to win 4-3. Odds of +1100 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Score

Rangers

Capitals

1-0

Rangers

+4000

Capitals

+5000

2-0

Rangers

+3300

Capitals

+4000

2-1

Rangers

+1200

Capitals

+1400

3-0

Rangers

+2200

Capitals

+4000

3-1

Rangers

+1400

Capitals

+1800

3-2

Rangers

+800

Capitals

+1000

4-0

Rangers

+3500

Capitals

+5000

4-1

Rangers

+1400

Capitals

+2200

4-2

Rangers

+1200

Capitals

+1800

4-3

Rangers

+1100

Capitals

+1400

5-0

Rangers

+5000

Capitals

+10000

5-1

Rangers

+2200

Capitals

+4000

5-2

Rangers

+1600

Capitals

+2500

5-3

Rangers

+2200

Capitals

+3000

5-4

Rangers

+2200

Capitals

+2500

6-0

Rangers

+8000

Capitals

+15000

6-1

Rangers

+4000

Capitals

+8000

6-2

Rangers

+3500

Capitals

+6000

6-3

Rangers

+3500

Capitals

+4000

6-4

Rangers

+5000

Capitals

+6000

6-5

Rangers

+5000

Capitals

+6500

Any Other Score

Rangers

+1200

Capitals

+1200

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New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Expecting Tight Affair

Sportsbooks’ favorites New York Rangers are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -180 about them triumphing means a 64% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Washington Capitals, you will find +150 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. The Totals offers NHL bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

If you think the Rangers can reach 3 goals first, then odds of -105 are available for the favorite to win. On the flip side, the Caps are +190 to reach this total before their opponents.

Consider every angle when placing your National Hockey League bets. The betting sites have hundreds of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a selection which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Rangers

-180

Capitals

+150

3-Way Moneyline

Rangers

-100

Tie

+300

Capitals

+220

Puck Line

Rangers -1.5

+150

Capitals +1.5

-180

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-110

Over 5.5

-110

Alex Ovechkin Favorite to Light the Lamp First

Alex Ovechkin can be backed to find the net at anytime at +125. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +750.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+125

Anytime

+750

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

First

+128

Anytime

+750

Chris Kreider (Rangers)

First

+145

Anytime

+800

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

First

+150

Anytime

+850

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

First

+205

Anytime

+1100

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

T.J. Oshie (Capitals)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

Sonny Milano (Capitals)

First

+320

Anytime

+1600

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+335

Anytime

+1600

Max Pacioretty (Capitals)

First

+335

Anytime

+1600

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+335

Anytime

+1600

Jack Roslovic (Rangers)

First

+340

Anytime

+1600

Kaapo Kakko (Rangers)

First

+340

Anytime

+1600

Adam Fox (Rangers)

First

+375

Anytime

+1800

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Ivan Miroshnichenko (Capitals)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Alexei Protas (Capitals)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Alexander Wennberg (Rangers)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Matthew Phillips (Capitals)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

John Carlson (Capitals)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Jonny Brodzinski (Rangers)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Jimmy Vesey (Rangers)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Player Assists

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

Over 0.5

-160

Under 0.5

+120

Adam Fox (Rangers)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-120

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-125

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-125

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-140

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-160

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-190

Chris Kreider (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-210

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-250

Max Pacioretty (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-280

T.J. Oshie (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-310

Jack Roslovic (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-350

Alexander Wennberg (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-450

Player Shots

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

Over 3.5

-140

Under 3.5

-100

Chris Kreider (Rangers)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-115

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 2.5

-140

Under 2.5

-100

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-125

T.J. Oshie (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-140

Under 1.5

-100

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Starting Lineups

NHL Standings

Division Conference League

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 NY Rangers	82	55	23	4	114	0.695	43	51	282	229	53	30-11-0	25-12-4	4-3	7-3	2W
2 Carolina	82	52	23	7	111	0.677	44	50	279	216	63	27-10-4	25-13-3	2-5	7-3	1L
3 NY Islanders	82	39	27	16	94	0.573	29	38	246	263	-17	21-10-10	18-17-6	1-5	8-2	2W
4 Washington	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	32	36	220	257	-37	22-12-7	18-19-4	4-5	4-6	3W
5 Pittsburgh	82	38	32	12	88	0.537	32	36	255	251	4	23-14-4	15-18-8	2-3	6-4	1L
6 Philadelphia	82	38	33	11	87	0.53	30	34	235	261	-26	20-17-4	18-16-7	4-3	2-8	1L
7 New Jersey	82	38	39	5	81	0.494	33	38	264	283	-19	17-21-3	21-18-2	0-2	3-7	2L
8 Columbus	82	27	43	12	66	0.402	21	24	237	300	-63	17-19-5	10-24-7	3-2	4-6	1W

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Florida	82	52	24	6	110	0.671	42	49	268	200	68	26-13-2	26-11-4	3-2	6-4	4W
2 Boston	82	47	20	15	109	0.665	36	43	267	224	43	24-11-6	23-9-9	4-3	6-4	2L
3 Toronto	82	46	26	10	102	0.622	33	41	303	263	40	22-15-4	24-11-6	5-2	5-5	4L
4 Tampa Bay	82	45	29	8	98	0.598	37	42	291	268	23	25-11-5	20-18-3	3-1	5-5	1W
5 Detroit	82	41	32	9	91	0.555	27	38	278	274	4	23-13-5	18-19-4	3-1	5-5	3W
6 Buffalo	82	39	37	6	84	0.512	33	37	246	244	2	21-19-1	18-18-5	2-1	5-5	1W
7 Ottawa	82	37	41	4	78	0.476	25	32	255	281	-26	21-18-2	16-23-2	5-0	5-5	1W
8 Montreal	82	30	36	16	76	0.463	20	26	236	289	-53	16-20-5	14-16-11	4-8	2-8	4L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Dallas	82	52	21	9	113	0.689	40	48	298	234	64	26-11-4	26-10-5	4-2	8-2	2W
2 Winnipeg	82	52	24	6	110	0.671	46	52	259	199	60	27-11-3	25-13-3	0-1	8-2	8W
3 Colorado	82	50	25	7	107	0.652	42	48	304	254	50	31-9-1	19-16-6	2-2	4-6	1W
4 Nashville	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	38	44	269	248	21	23-16-2	24-14-3	3-0	4-6	1L
5 St Louis	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	31	38	239	250	-11	25-14-2	18-19-4	5-2	5-5	1L
6 Minnesota	82	39	33	10	87	0.53	32	36	251	263	-12	20-15-6	19-18-4	3-3	4-6	1L
7 Arizona	82	36	41	5	77	0.47	28	34	256	274	-18	22-19-0	14-22-5	2-0	6-4	1W
8 Chicago	82	23	53	6	52	0.317	17	22	179	290	-111	16-21-4	7-32-2	1-1	2-8	6L

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vancouver	82	50	23	9	109	0.665	44	50	279	223	56	27-9-5	23-14-4	0-2	5-5	1L
2 Edmonton	82	49	27	6	104	0.634	39	47	294	237	57	28-9-4	21-18-2	2-1	4-6	2L
3 LA Kings	82	44	27	11	99	0.604	37	42	256	215	41	22-12-7	22-15-4	2-5	6-4	1W
4 Vegas	82	45	29	8	98	0.598	34	41	267	245	22	27-12-2	18-17-6	4-2	6-4	1L
5 Calgary	82	38	39	5	81	0.494	32	38	253	271	-18	21-19-1	17-20-4	0-4	5-5	1W
6 Seattle	82	34	35	13	81	0.494	28	31	217	236	-19	17-18-6	17-17-7	3-4	4-6	1W
7 Anaheim	82	27	50	5	59	0.36	21	26	204	295	-91	12-26-3	15-24-2	1-2	3-7	1W
8 San Jose	82	19	54	9	47	0.287	14	18	181	331	-150	11-25-5	8-29-4	1-5	3-7	3L

Eastern	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 NY Rangers	82	55	23	4	114	0.695	43	51	282	229	53	30-11-0	25-12-4	4-3	7-3	2W
2 Carolina	82	52	23	7	111	0.677	44	50	279	216	63	27-10-4	25-13-3	2-5	7-3	1L
3 Florida	82	52	24	6	110	0.671	42	49	268	200	68	26-13-2	26-11-4	3-2	6-4	4W
4 Boston	82	47	20	15	109	0.665	36	43	267	224	43	24-11-6	23-9-9	4-3	6-4	2L
5 Toronto	82	46	26	10	102	0.622	33	41	303	263	40	22-15-4	24-11-6	5-2	5-5	4L
6 Tampa Bay	82	45	29	8	98	0.598	37	42	291	268	23	25-11-5	20-18-3	3-1	5-5	1W
7 NY Islanders	82	39	27	16	94	0.573	29	38	246	263	-17	21-10-10	18-17-6	1-5	8-2	2W
8 Washington	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	32	36	220	257	-37	22-12-7	18-19-4	4-5	4-6	3W
9 Detroit	82	41	32	9	91	0.555	27	38	278	274	4	23-13-5	18-19-4	3-1	5-5	3W
10 Pittsburgh	82	38	32	12	88	0.537	32	36	255	251	4	23-14-4	15-18-8	2-3	6-4	1L
11 Philadelphia	82	38	33	11	87	0.53	30	34	235	261	-26	20-17-4	18-16-7	4-3	2-8	1L
12 Buffalo	82	39	37	6	84	0.512	33	37	246	244	2	21-19-1	18-18-5	2-1	5-5	1W
13 New Jersey	82	38	39	5	81	0.494	33	38	264	283	-19	17-21-3	21-18-2	0-2	3-7	2L
14 Ottawa	82	37	41	4	78	0.476	25	32	255	281	-26	21-18-2	16-23-2	5-0	5-5	1W
15 Montreal	82	30	36	16	76	0.463	20	26	236	289	-53	16-20-5	14-16-11	4-8	2-8	4L
16 Columbus	82	27	43	12	66	0.402	21	24	237	300	-63	17-19-5	10-24-7	3-2	4-6	1W

Western	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Dallas	82	52	21	9	113	0.689	40	48	298	234	64	26-11-4	26-10-5	4-2	8-2	2W
2 Winnipeg	82	52	24	6	110	0.671	46	52	259	199	60	27-11-3	25-13-3	0-1	8-2	8W
3 Vancouver	82	50	23	9	109	0.665	44	50	279	223	56	27-9-5	23-14-4	0-2	5-5	1L
4 Colorado	82	50	25	7	107	0.652	42	48	304	254	50	31-9-1	19-16-6	2-2	4-6	1W
5 Edmonton	82	49	27	6	104	0.634	39	47	294	237	57	28-9-4	21-18-2	2-1	4-6	2L
6 Nashville	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	38	44	269	248	21	23-16-2	24-14-3	3-0	4-6	1L
7 LA Kings	82	44	27	11	99	0.604	37	42	256	215	41	22-12-7	22-15-4	2-5	6-4	1W
8 Vegas	82	45	29	8	98	0.598	34	41	267	245	22	27-12-2	18-17-6	4-2	6-4	1L
9 St Louis	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	31	38	239	250	-11	25-14-2	18-19-4	5-2	5-5	1L
10 Minnesota	82	39	33	10	87	0.53	32	36	251	263	-12	20-15-6	19-18-4	3-3	4-6	1L
11 Calgary	82	38	39	5	81	0.494	32	38	253	271	-18	21-19-1	17-20-4	0-4	5-5	1W
12 Seattle	82	34	35	13	81	0.494	28	31	217	236	-19	17-18-6	17-17-7	3-4	4-6	1W
13 Arizona	82	36	41	5	77	0.47	28	34	256	274	-18	22-19-0	14-22-5	2-0	6-4	1W
14 Anaheim	82	27	50	5	59	0.36	21	26	204	295	-91	12-26-3	15-24-2	1-2	3-7	1W
15 Chicago	82	23	53	6	52	0.317	17	22	179	290	-111	16-21-4	7-32-2	1-1	2-8	6L
16 San Jose	82	19	54	9	47	0.287	14	18	181	331	-150	11-25-5	8-29-4	1-5	3-7	3L

	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 NY Rangers	82	55	23	4	114	0.695	43	51	282	229	53	30-11-0	25-12-4	4-3	7-3	2W
2 Dallas	82	52	21	9	113	0.689	40	48	298	234	64	26-11-4	26-10-5	4-2	8-2	2W
3 Carolina	82	52	23	7	111	0.677	44	50	279	216	63	27-10-4	25-13-3	2-5	7-3	1L
4 Winnipeg	82	52	24	6	110	0.671	46	52	259	199	60	27-11-3	25-13-3	0-1	8-2	8W
5 Florida	82	52	24	6	110	0.671	42	49	268	200	68	26-13-2	26-11-4	3-2	6-4	4W
6 Vancouver	82	50	23	9	109	0.665	44	50	279	223	56	27-9-5	23-14-4	0-2	5-5	1L
7 Boston	82	47	20	15	109	0.665	36	43	267	224	43	24-11-6	23-9-9	4-3	6-4	2L
8 Colorado	82	50	25	7	107	0.652	42	48	304	254	50	31-9-1	19-16-6	2-2	4-6	1W
9 Edmonton	82	49	27	6	104	0.634	39	47	294	237	57	28-9-4	21-18-2	2-1	4-6	2L
10 Toronto	82	46	26	10	102	0.622	33	41	303	263	40	22-15-4	24-11-6	5-2	5-5	4L
11 Nashville	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	38	44	269	248	21	23-16-2	24-14-3	3-0	4-6	1L
12 LA Kings	82	44	27	11	99	0.604	37	42	256	215	41	22-12-7	22-15-4	2-5	6-4	1W
13 Tampa Bay	82	45	29	8	98	0.598	37	42	291	268	23	25-11-5	20-18-3	3-1	5-5	1W
14 Vegas	82	45	29	8	98	0.598	34	41	267	245	22	27-12-2	18-17-6	4-2	6-4	1L
15 NY Islanders	82	39	27	16	94	0.573	29	38	246	263	-17	21-10-10	18-17-6	1-5	8-2	2W
16 St Louis	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	31	38	239	250	-11	25-14-2	18-19-4	5-2	5-5	1L
17 Washington	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	32	36	220	257	-37	22-12-7	18-19-4	4-5	4-6	3W
18 Detroit	82	41	32	9	91	0.555	27	38	278	274	4	23-13-5	18-19-4	3-1	5-5	3W
19 Pittsburgh	82	38	32	12	88	0.537	32	36	255	251	4	23-14-4	15-18-8	2-3	6-4	1L
20 Minnesota	82	39	33	10	87	0.53	32	36	251	263	-12	20-15-6	19-18-4	3-3	4-6	1L
21 Philadelphia	82	38	33	11	87	0.53	30	34	235	261	-26	20-17-4	18-16-7	4-3	2-8	1L
22 Buffalo	82	39	37	6	84	0.512	33	37	246	244	2	21-19-1	18-18-5	2-1	5-5	1W
23 New Jersey	82	38	39	5	81	0.494	33	38	264	283	-19	17-21-3	21-18-2	0-2	3-7	2L
24 Calgary	82	38	39	5	81	0.494	32	38	253	271	-18	21-19-1	17-20-4	0-4	5-5	1W
25 Seattle	82	34	35	13	81	0.494	28	31	217	236	-19	17-18-6	17-17-7	3-4	4-6	1W
26 Ottawa	82	37	41	4	78	0.476	25	32	255	281	-26	21-18-2	16-23-2	5-0	5-5	1W
27 Arizona	82	36	41	5	77	0.47	28	34	256	274	-18	22-19-0	14-22-5	2-0	6-4	1W
28 Montreal	82	30	36	16	76	0.463	20	26	236	289	-53	16-20-5	14-16-11	4-8	2-8	4L
29 Columbus	82	27	43	12	66	0.402	21	24	237	300	-63	17-19-5	10-24-7	3-2	4-6	1W
30 Anaheim	82	27	50	5	59	0.36	21	26	204	295	-91	12-26-3	15-24-2	1-2	3-7	1W
31 Chicago	82	23	53	6	52	0.317	17	22	179	290	-111	16-21-4	7-32-2	1-1	2-8	6L
32 San Jose	82	19	54	9	47	0.287	14	18	181	331	-150	11-25-5	8-29-4	1-5	3-7	3L

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