NY Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Prediction and Odds - December 9, 2023

The Washington Capitals will square off with the NY Rangers in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' full betting preview for Saturday's Rangers vs. Capitals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Rangers vs. Capitals

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Rangers-Capitals NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for today.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rangers a 61% chance of beating the Capitals.

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Rangers vs. Capitals Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rangers	Capitals
Puck Line	-1.5 (+135)	+1.5 (-155)
Moneyline	-190	+160
Total	o6 (+100)	u6 (-120)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

• The Capitals are +1.5 underdogs against the Rangers, with -155 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Rangers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +135.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +160. That means you can bet $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.
• On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -190, where you can risk $190 to win $100, for a total payout of $290, if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Rangers vs. Capitals

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best bets for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-155
Moneyline	Capitals	+160
Total	Over 6	+100

Our best NHL bets are based on detailed modeling and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Rangers vs. Capitals Prediction

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of going Under.

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Rangers vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Capitals? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Rangers and Capitals this Saturday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, NY's Chris Kreider is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives Kreider an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Rangers star is a 38.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Chris Kreider	8.0%
Mika Zibanejad	7.2%
Artemi Panarin	6.7%
Alexis Lafreniere	5.9%
Vincent Trocheck	5.1%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	6.7%
Tom Wilson	4.9%
Dylan Strome	4.8%
T.J. Oshie	3.4%
Anthony Mantha	3.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Chris Kreider	38.3%
Mika Zibanejad	32.7%
Artemi Panarin	31.9%
Alexis Lafreniere	28.5%
Vincent Trocheck	24.9%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	30.8%
Tom Wilson	25.3%
Dylan Strome	23.5%
Evgeny Kuznetsov	18.4%
Anthony Mantha	17.8%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Rangers vs. Capitals on Saturday December 9, 2023.

Rangers vs. Capitals Preview

Saturday's action between the Capitals and Rangers at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Saturday December 9, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Rangers vs. Capitals game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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