NY Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [4/28/2024]
Last updated: | Published:NHL action continues on Sunday at 8:00PM ET as the NY Rangers lock horns with the Washington Capitals in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena.
Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Rangers vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Rangers vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line
We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Sunday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Rangers and Capitals 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Rangers a 61% chance of defeating the Capitals.
According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the National Hockey League's postseason elimination tournament to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Rangers and Capitals, reached the NHL Playoffs 2024, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Rangers vs. Capitals Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Rangers | Capitals |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | -1.5 (+138) | +1.5 (-155) |
Moneyline | -190 | +170 |
Total | o5.5 (-104) | u5.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rangers vs. Capitals Picks
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Rangers vs. Capitals Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Capitals?
According to our model, NY's Chris Kreider is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Kreider a 7.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Rangers star is a 34.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Rangers
Player | First Goal Probability |
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Chris Kreider | 7.0% |
Mika Zibanejad | 6.8% |
Artemi Panarin | 5.7% |
Alexis Lafreniere | 5.3% |
Vincent Trocheck | 4.4% |
Washington Capitals
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Alex Ovechkin | 5.2% |
Tom Wilson | 4.8% |
Dylan Strome | 4.7% |
T.J. Oshie | 4.6% |
John Carlson | 4.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Rangers
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Chris Kreider | 34.3% |
Mika Zibanejad | 32.2% |
Artemi Panarin | 29.7% |
Alexis Lafreniere | 27.2% |
Vincent Trocheck | 23.9% |
Washington Capitals
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Tom Wilson | 25.9% |
Alex Ovechkin | 25.4% |
Dylan Strome | 23.8% |
John Carlson | 23.2% |
T.J. Oshie | 21.9% |
Rangers vs. Caps Game Information
Sunday's game between the Capitals and Rangers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Rangers vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
- Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Capitals on Sunday.
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