Capitals vs. Rangers Prediction and Odds - Dec 27, 2022

The NY Rangers square off with the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Capitals vs. Rangers, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Capitals vs. Rangers?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Capitals-Rangers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Rangers a 58% chance of defeating the Capitals.

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Capitals vs. Rangers Game Odds

• Puck Line: Rangers -1.5 (+165), Capitals +1.5 (-190)
• Moneyline: Rangers -155, Capitals +138
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+100/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rangers are -1.5 favorites versus the Capitals, with +165 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -190.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -155, which means you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +138, where you can bet $100 to profit $138, earning a total payout of $238, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Rangers

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -190 via BetMGM (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +138 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.3% edge)
• Total: Over 6 @ +100 via PointsBet

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

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 identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

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

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Capitals vs. Rangers Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Rangers? The latest data is in.

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

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According to DimersBOT, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Rangers.

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 10.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Capitals star is a 46.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 10.1% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.2% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 3.8% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 3.8% probability
• Conor Sheary: 3.3% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 7.9% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 6.5% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 5.3% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 5.2% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 46.7% probability
• Dylan Strome: 23.4% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 22.5% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 20.2% probability
• Conor Sheary: 19.5% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 38.5% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 33.8% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 31.6% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 25.7% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 24.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Capitals vs. Rangers on Tuesday December 27, 2022.

Capitals vs. Rangers 2022 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Rangers and Capitals at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. NY Rangers
• Date: Tuesday December 27, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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