How to Pick the Capitals vs. Rangers Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
Published 12:46 pm Friday, January 3, 2025
If you’re searching for best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the New York Rangers on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.
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Capitals vs. Rangers Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)
- A total of 16 Washington games this season have gone over Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals.
- A total of 15 of New York’s games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
- These two teams combine for 6.4 goals per game, 0.08999999999999986 less than the total set for this contest.
- This game’s over/under is 0.8 more than the 5.7 goals these two teams allow per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -157
- In the 18 times this season the Capitals have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 12-6 in those games.
- Washington is 5-4 when playing with moneyline odds of -157 or shorter (55.6% win percentage).
- The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 61.1% chance to win.
Rangers Moneyline: +131
- New York has played as the underdog on the moneyline 10 times this season, and won two times.
- When the Rangers’ moneyline odds are +131 or longer, they have won a single game out of five opportunities.
- New York’s implied probability to win this matchup is 43.3% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, New York 2
Capitals Points Leaders
- With 11 goals and 30 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors (41 points).
- Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s major contributors currently with 32 total points (16 goals and 16 assists) to his name.
- Washington’s offensive effort is aided by Connor McMichael’s 32 points. He’s contributed 14 assists.
- In the 19 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .918, the seventh-best in the league.
Rangers Points Leaders
- Artemi Panarin is an important part of the offense for New York, with 38 points this season. He has recorded 16 goals and 22 assists in 35 games.
- Adam Fox is key for New York’s offense with 28 total points (0.8 per game), including one goal and 27 assists through 37 games.
- New York’s Will Cuylle has 24 points, courtesy of 11 goals (third on team) and 13 assists (fourth).
- Igor Shesterkin has a .905 save percentage (26th in the league), with 745 total saves, while giving up 78 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put up an 11-15-1 record between the posts for New York this season.
Capitals’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Red Wings | L 4-2 | Away | -143 |
| 12/31/2024 | Bruins | W 3-1 | Home | -148 |
| 1/2/2025 | Wild | L 4-3 | Home | -172 |
| 1/4/2025 | Rangers | – | Home | -157 |
| 1/6/2025 | Sabres | – | Away | – |
| 1/8/2025 | Canucks | – | Home | – |
| 1/10/2025 | Canadiens | – | Home | – |
Rangers’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2024 | Lightning | L 6-2 | Away | +135 |
| 12/30/2024 | Panthers | L 5-3 | Away | +168 |
| 1/2/2025 | Bruins | W 2-1 | Home | -110 |
| 1/4/2025 | Capitals | – | Away | +131 |
| 1/5/2025 | Blackhawks | – | Away | – |
| 1/7/2025 | Stars | – | Home | – |
| 1/9/2025 | Devils | – | Home | – |
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Washington vs. New York Game Info
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ABC
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- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
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