NY Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/13/2024]

The Washington Capitals will square off with the NY Rangers in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Saturday, beginning at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Saturday's Rangers vs. Capitals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Rangers vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Rangers and Capitals 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 58% chance of defeating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 63% 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 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 (+150)	+1.5 (-172)
Moneyline	-160	+150
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-110)

• The Capitals are +1.5 underdogs versus the Rangers, with -172 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Rangers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +150.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +150. That means you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -160, where you can risk $160 to win $100 for a total payout of $260 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

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

Rangers vs. Capitals Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-172
Moneyline	Capitals	+150
Total	Under 6	-110

While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, taking the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the 2.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Rangers vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Rangers vs. Capitals?

According to our model, NY's Artemi Panarin is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Capitals.

Our projections give Panarin a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Rangers star is a 42.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Artemi Panarin	9.3%
Chris Kreider	7.6%
Vincent Trocheck	6.2%
Alexis Lafreniere	4.4%
Jimmy Vesey	3.8%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	5.6%
Tom Wilson	4.8%
T.J. Oshie	4.7%
Anthony Mantha	4.0%
Alex Ovechkin	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Artemi Panarin	42.1%
Chris Kreider	36.3%
Vincent Trocheck	30.0%
Alexis Lafreniere	23.8%
Blake Wheeler	19.7%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	28.1%
Tom Wilson	25.2%
T.J. Oshie	24.5%
Dylan Strome	20.8%
Anthony Mantha	20.3%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis before the Rangers vs. Capitals on Saturday January 13, 2024.

Rangers vs. Caps Game Information

Saturday's action between the Capitals and Rangers at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Saturday January 13, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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