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Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Wednesday when the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers meet at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -159-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 6.5.

Last time out for New York, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Panthers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Panthers at -193 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Washington, they were a 5-2 winner as they battled the Ducks at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -215 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Washington:
Team record: 16-3-4 SU
Washington is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
Washington is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington's last 17 games

New York:
Team record: 8-8-2 SU
NY Rangers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Rangers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Rangers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington

Next up:
Washington home to Vancouver Saturday, November 23
New York at Ottawa Friday, November 22