Capitals vs. Rangers NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Dec. 23

The Washington Capitals (19-12-5) host the New York Rangers (18-16-4) on Tuesday, Dec. 23, with both teams coming off a loss. Capitals (-162) versus Rangers (+136) has a definite favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

Washington lost 3-2 in overtime on the road in its last game on Dec. 21 against the Detroit Red Wings. The Capitals got two points each out of Dylan Strome (two assists) and Ethen Frank (two goals).

New York played on the road in its last game on Dec. 21, and lost 2-1 against the Nashville Predators. Jonny Brodzinski (one goal) and Taylor Raddysh (one assist) each had one point for the Rangers in that matchup.

Here's our pick for who will claim the victory in Tuesday's game.

Capitals vs. Rangers Predictions & Pick

For predictions on the upcoming contest between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers, computer-derived moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, per Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Rangers 2 - Capitals 1
• Pick OU: Under 5.5 (Dunkel projecting 3.02 goals)
  

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Capitals vs. Rangers Moneylines

Grab a peek below at the most up-to-date moneylines for the Capitals-Rangers matchup.

• Favorite: Capitals (-162)
• Underdog: Rangers (+136)

Capitals Betting Insights

• The Capitals have been victorious in 16 of their 26 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (61.5%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter, Washington is 4-4 (winning 50.0% of the time).
• The Capitals' implied moneyline win probability is 61.8% in this game.
• Washington's games this season have gone over this matchup's total of 5.5 goals 19 times.

Rangers Betting Insights

• The Rangers have won seven, or 41.2%, of the 17 games they have played while the underdog this season.
• New York is 2-3 this season when entering a game as an underdog by +136 or more on the moneyline.
• The Rangers have a 42.4% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• New York has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 13 of 38 games this season.

Capitals Key Stats

• Washington's 114 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 10th in the NHL.
• The Capitals have allowed 92 total goals (2.6 per game), the third-fewest in league play.
• Its goal differential (+22) makes the team fourth-best in the league.
• The 15 power-play goals the Capitals have scored this season (on 102 power-play chances) rank 30th in the NHL.
• Washington's 14.71% power-play conversion rate ranks 29th in the league.
• The Capitals have capitalized with one shorthanded goal this season (24th among NHL squads).
• Washington has the league's 25th-ranked penalty-kill percentage (76.79%).
• Washington wins 48.2% of its faceoffs to rank 23rd in the NHL.
• The Capitals connect on 10.9% of their shots (13th in the league).

Rangers Key Stats

• With 95 goals (2.5 per game), New York has the NHL's 28th-ranked offense.
• The Rangers concede 2.7 goals per game (102 in total), 11th in the NHL.
• With a goal differential of -7, the team is 21st in the league.
• The Rangers have 17 power-play goals (26th in NHL) on 91 chances.
• New York has the league's 18th-ranked power-play percentage (18.68%).
• In terms of shorthanded goals, the Rangers have two.
• The 81.13% penalty-kill percentage of New York is 16th in the NHL.
• New York is third in faceoff win rate in the NHL (54.2%).
• The Rangers' 9.7% shooting percentage is 28th in the league.