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New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals
The New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals will meet on the ice at Capital One Arena on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers opened the Capitals as -139-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Last time out for New York, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Capitals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -140 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
New York:
Team record: 12-13-4 SU
NY Rangers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Rangers is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
NY Rangers is 19-6 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Washington:
Team record: 20-6-4 SU
Current Streak: won 7 straight games.
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
New York home to Buffalo Monday, March 22
Washington home to New Jersey Thursday, March 25