A Metropolitan division rivalry is renewed Saturday afternoon when the New York Rangers (75 points) visit the Washington Capitals (62 points). New York is third in the division and are comfortably ahead of fourth place. Washington is one of four teams within two points of the final Wild Card spot. Below is my NHL betting pick for Rangers vs Capitals.
Rangers vs Capitals Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Rangers Moneyline (-148) |
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This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
Why Bet the Rangers:
✅ New York is 7-3 in their last 10 games played.
✅ The Rangers are 13-7 in their last 20 road games.
✅ Washington is 0-6 in their last six games overall.
New York Rangers
Washington Capitals
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| NYR | Betting Trends | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-3-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
| 1.33 | Avg Score | 1.33 |
| 3.67 | Avg Opp Score | 3.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-3-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
| 2.67 | Avg Score | 2 |
| 3.67 | Avg Opp Score | 4.33 |
| NYR | Betting Trends | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-5-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
| 3 | Avg Score | 1.8 |
| 3.8 | Avg Opp Score | 4 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-5-0 |
| 4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
| 4 | Avg Score | 1.8 |
| 3.4 | Avg Opp Score | 4 |
| NYR | Betting Trends | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-7-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-8-0 |
| 4 | Avg Score | 2 |
| 3.2 | Avg Opp Score | 3.5 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-8-0 |
| 9-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-9-0 |
| 3.7 | Avg Score | 1.8 |
| 2.9 | Avg Opp Score | 3.2 |
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New York Rangers
Last time out, New York visited the Detroit Red Wings and were soundly beaten 4-1. The Red Wings grabbed a 1-0 first period lead, but the Rangers tied it up early in the second. Detroit scored the final three goals of the game to earn the impressive win.
Vincent Trocheck scored the only goal, unassisted, in the Rangers loss.
Artemi Panarin is having a fantastic season for the Rangers as he leads the way with 47 assists and 65 points. Mika Zibanejad has a team high 30 goals. New York is scoring 3.28 goals per game and allow 2.72.
Washington Capitals
Washington welcomed the Anaheim Ducks and were beaten 4-2. The Capitals led 1-0 after the first period, and 2-1 midway through the second, but it was tied up after two. Anaheim scored early and late in the third period to earn the win.
T.J. Oshie and Nick Jensen both scored on the night. Four Capitals recorded an assist in the defeat.
Alex Ovechkin is still getting to done as he leads the Capitals with 32 goals and 54 points. Evgeny Kuznetsov has a team high 36 assists. Washington is scoring 2.95 goals per game and allow 2.92.
