On Saturday, January 4 at 12:00 PM ET, the Washington Capitals are scheduled to take on the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, read on.

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Capitals vs. Rangers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, 16 of Washington’s 38 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• There have been 15 New York games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.4 goals per game, 0.08999999999999986 less than the total set for this contest.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.8 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -158

• The Capitals are 12-6 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Washington is 5-4 (winning 55.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -158 or shorter.
• The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 61.2% in this matchup.

Rangers Moneyline: +133

• In 10 games as the moneyline underdog, New York has pulled off the upset two times.
• The Rangers have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +133 or longer (in five chances).
• New York has a 42.9% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, New York 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 41 points in 38 games.
• Having scored 16 goals and adding 16 assists, Aliaksei Protas is an important piece of the offense for Washington through 38 games.
• Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Connor McMichael’s 32 points. He’s contributed 14 assists.
• In 19 games played this season, Logan Thompson (15-2-2) has allowed 44 goals.

Rangers Points Leaders

• Artemi Panarin is an important part of the offense for New York, with 38 points this season. He has recorded 16 goals and 22 assists in 35 games.
• Adam Fox has made a big impact for New York this season with 28 points, thanks to one goal and 27 assists.
• New York’s Will Cuylle has 24 points, courtesy of 11 goals (third on team) and 13 assists (fourth).
• Igor Shesterkin’s record stands at 11-15-1 on the season, allowing 78 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiling 745 saves with a .905 save percentage (26th in the league).

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Washington vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ABC
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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