Washington Capitals vs. NY Rangers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/14/2024]

The NY Rangers will face the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, beginning at 1:00PM ET.

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

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

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

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Rangers a 66% chance of defeating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going under.

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Capitals vs. Rangers Odds

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

Bet Type	Capitals	Rangers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-120)	-1.5 (+100)
Moneyline	+202	-250
Total	o6 (-105)	u6 (-115)

• The Rangers are currently -1.5 favorites against the Capitals, with +100 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at -120.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -250. That means you can risk $250 to win $100 for a total payout of $350 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +202, where you can bet $100 to profit $202, earning a total payout of $302 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

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

As always, check out all the online sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Capitals vs. Rangers Picks

By comparing our probabilities 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	-120
Moneyline	Capitals	+202
Total	Under 6	-115

While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the 1.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

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Capitals vs. Rangers Player Props

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

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

Our projections give Panarin a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 38.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	6.1%
Tom Wilson	4.8%
Anthony Mantha	4.3%
T.J. Oshie	3.9%
Nic Dowd	3.7%

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Artemi Panarin	7.8%
Mika Zibanejad	7.6%
Chris Kreider	7.0%
Vincent Trocheck	5.6%
Alexis Lafreniere	4.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	30.7%
Tom Wilson	24.3%
Anthony Mantha	22.5%
T.J. Oshie	21.7%
Nic Dowd	19.9%

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mika Zibanejad	38.7%
Artemi Panarin	38.6%
Chris Kreider	34.3%
Vincent Trocheck	27.5%
Alexis Lafreniere	23.7%
Remember, our model updates often, so refresh this page for the latest betting insights ahead of the Capitals vs. Rangers on Sunday January 14, 2024.

Caps vs. Rangers Game Information

Sunday's game between the Rangers and Capitals at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. NY Rangers
• Date: Sunday January 14, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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Conclusion

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