Rangers vs Capitals Prediction, Pick & Odds (Tuesday, Oct. 29)

• The New York Rangers (6-1-1) face the Washington Capitals (5-2-0) in Tuesday night’s Metropolitan Division showdown
• We’ve made our Rangers vs Capitals prediction for Tuesday, October 29, 2024
• Read below for Rangers vs Capitals prediction and odds for tonight’s game on ESPN

The New York Rangers (6-1-1) head to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Capitals (5-2-0) in an early-season Metropolitan Division clash on October 29, 2024. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 PM Eastern Time at Capital One Arena, with national coverage provided by ESPN.

The Rangers enter as favorites at -150, while the over/under is set at 6.0 goals. Can Artemi Panarin and the high-powered Rangers offense continue their hot start against Alex Ovechkin and the Caps tonight?

Here is our Rangers vs Capitals prediction for Tuesday Night Hockey.

Rangers vs Capitals Prediction

I’m backing the Rangers to secure a road victory against their division rivals. New York has been firing on all cylinders offensively, ranking 3rd in the NHL with 4.25 goals per game. Their power play has also been lethal, converting at a 25% clip (9th).

The Rangers’ top scorers have been red hot to start the year. Artemi Panarin leads the way with 15 points (6G, 9A) in 8 games, while Adam Fox has eight assists quarterbacking the power play from the back end. Chris Kreider and Vincent Trocheck provide additional scoring depth.

Artemi Panarin this season:

— 6 goals
— 15 points
— +5 plus/minus
— 8-game point streak

Leading the Rangers in goals and assists. pic.twitter.com/YhQRu33snq

— StatMuse Hockey (@statmusehockey) October 29, 2024

In net, Igor Shesterkin has been stellar, going 4-1-1 with a 2.16 GAA and .926 SV%. The Rangers have allowed a stingy 2.00 goals against per game, tied for 2nd fewest in the league. The Caps’ goaltending, meanwhile, has been lackluster. Neither of their two goalies owns a save percentage above .900.

While the Capitals have gotten off to a solid 5-2-0 start, their underlying numbers aren’t as impressive. They rank 30th in power play percentage (8.7%) and 16th in shots for per game (29.1), compared to the Rangers at 4th (33.5 SF/GP).

here comes the washington capitals powerplay!pic.twitter.com/PIYFalbLct

— future wild card spot hopeful (@OVECHKlN) October 29, 2024

The Caps have also had their struggles in recent matchups with New York. The Rangers are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings, including a 4-game sweep in last year’s playoffs. It’s hard not to think they are still undervalued at -150 in the Tuesday NHL odds.

With the Rangers’ high-end talent up front and strong goaltending from Shesterkin, I’m backing New York to continue their mastery over Washington on Tuesday night. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring affair, but ultimately a Rangers win.

Tuesday Hockey Picks:

• Rangers ML ( -150 at ESPN Bet )
• Over 6.0 Goals (-105)

Rangers vs Capitals Odds

The Rangers are currently favored to win this one, with the moneyline set at -150. This means that a $150 bet on New York would return a profit of $100 if they get the W. Meanwhile, the underdog Capitals are listed at +130, offering a potential $130 return on a $100 wager.

For puckline bettors, New York is listed at -1.5 (+165), while Washington is at +1.5 (-200). A Rangers puckline bet would cash if they win by 2+ goals, while a Capitals puckline bet hits if they win outright or lose by just a single goal.

The game’s over/under is set at 6.0 goals, with the over slightly juiced at -105 and the under at -115. This suggests oddsmakers are expecting a high-scoring Metropolitan matchup between these skilled offensive teams.

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NYR-WSH Head-to-Head History

The Rangers and Capitals have faced off 8 times over the past two seasons, with New York winning 7 of those contests. That includes a 4-game sweep by the Rangers in last year’s first-round playoff series.

Recent Results

The Rangers have covered the puckline in four of their last five wins over the Capitals. The over has also hit in four of the last six meetings between these teams, as their high-powered offenses have traded goals. Look for those trends to potentially continue on Tuesday night.