How to Pick the Rangers vs. Capitals Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 29

Published 12:40 pm Monday, October 28, 2024

Tuesday’s NHL schedule includes a contest between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Rangers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

  • New York and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total (5.5 goals) four times this season.
  • Four of Washington’s games have finished with over 5.5 goals this season.
  • The Rangers score 4.25 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.71, adding up to 2.5 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.5 more than the five goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Rangers Moneyline: -142

  • The Rangers are 5-2 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • New York is 5-2 (victorious in 71.4% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter.
  • The Rangers’ implied moneyline win probability is 58.7% in this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: +119

  • Washington has earned an upset victory four times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in six games as the underdog).
  • The Capitals have won two games with moneyline odds of +119 or longer (in three such games).
  • Washington’s implied probability to win is 45.7% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, New York 3

Rangers Points Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for New York, Artemi Panarin has put up 14 points.
  • With four goals and four assists, Alexis Lafreniere is one of the top contributors for New York with his eight points (one per game).
  • On nine shots (for zero goals) and eight assists, Adam Fox has created eight points this season.
  • Across six games played, Igor Shesterkin has a goaltending record of 4-1-1. During those games, he’s allowed 13 goals while recording 161 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

  • Dylan Strome is a leading scorer for Washington, with nine points this season. He has recorded three goals and six assists in seven games.
  • Connor McMichael is a top contributor for Washington, with eight total points this season. He has netted three goals and provided five assists in seven contests.
  • Washington’s John Carlson has six points, courtesy of two goals (fourth on team) and four assists (third).
  • Charlie Lindgren has an .895 save percentage (32nd in the league), with 85 total saves, while conceding 10 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put up a 2-2-0 record between the posts for Washington this season.

Rangers’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
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10/24/2024 Panthers L 3-1 Home -158
10/26/2024 Ducks W 2-1 Home -311
10/29/2024 Capitals Away -142
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Capitals’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/22/2024 Flyers W 4-1 Away +117
10/23/2024 Flyers W 6-3 Home -146
10/26/2024 Lightning L 3-0 Away +139
10/29/2024 Rangers Home +119
10/31/2024 Canadiens Home
11/2/2024 Blue Jackets Home
11/3/2024 Hurricanes Away

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New York vs. Washington Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

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