New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Rangers vs Capitals

The New York Rangers clash with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 23.

The prediction is that the Capitals will have the edge over the Rangers in regulation time, with odds of -100 currently available on the 3-Way Moneyline. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

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New York Rangers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Bridgestone Arena. Nashville Predators claimed a 2-1 win. Jonathan Quick stopped 30 shots (.968), with Jonny Brodzinski the only player to find the net.

Washington Capitals lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Detroit Red Wings won 3-2 (OT) at Little Caesars Arena. Ethen Frank was able to score both goals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Caps won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 1-0 triumph when facing the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Caps have won four on the spin against the Rangers. They’ve also claimed 5 victories in the past 10 head-to-head encounters.

Starting Goalies

Igor Shesterkin (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-11-3	2.6	.908	1
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

Logan Thompson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-8-3	2.1	.924	2
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 25.4 shots on goal, with a 12.9% powerplay efficiency. The Rangers have given up 2.9 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

Artemi Panarin is the top points scorer with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, with J.T. Miller recording 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.79 goal against average with a .897 save percentage.

The Caps have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 11.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.5 goals from 32.2 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.

The top points scorer is Alexei Protas with 6 points, 5 goals and 1 assist, while Alexander Ovechkin is next in line after registering 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.10 GAA with a .937 SV%, including two shutouts.

New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Our New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

For this NHL encounter, we are going to bet against the road team. One way of doing this is by siding with the opposition and we really like the -100 about Washington Capitals winning on the 60-minute line.

Team news plays a key role in our hockey predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NHL form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Rangers vs Capitals stats:

• Capitals have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Capitals have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Rangers have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Rangers have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Capitals have won the last 4 games between these teams.

Caps 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 1 - 4 Capitals

We’re going for the Capitals at +1200 to secure a 4-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Rangers

Capitals

1-0

Rangers

+4500

Capitals

+4000

2-0

Rangers

+4500

Capitals

+3500

2-1

Rangers

+1300

Capitals

+1150

3-0

Rangers

+3300

Capitals

+2200

3-1

Rangers

+1900

Capitals

+1400

3-2

Rangers

+900

Capitals

+750

4-0

Rangers

+5000

Capitals

+2800

4-1

Rangers

+1900

Capitals

+1200

4-2

Rangers

+1900

Capitals

+1400

4-3

Rangers

+1200

Capitals

+1050

5-0

Rangers

+9000

Capitals

+5000

5-1

Rangers

+3500

Capitals

+1900

5-2

Rangers

+2200

Capitals

+1500

5-3

Rangers

+3000

Capitals

+2400

5-4

Rangers

+2800

Capitals

+2400

6-0

Rangers

+2800

Capitals

+7500

6-1

Rangers

+9000

Capitals

+4500

6-2

Rangers

+5000

Capitals

+2800

6-3

Rangers

+4500

Capitals

+3000

6-4

Rangers

+6600

Capitals

+5500

6-5

Rangers

+6600

Capitals

+6000

7-0

Rangers

+6600

Capitals

+12000

7-1

Rangers

+6600

Capitals

+7500

7-2

Rangers

+12500

Capitals

+7000

7-3

Rangers

+9000

Capitals

+5500

7-4

Rangers

+10000

Capitals

+7500

7-5

Rangers

+14000

Capitals

+12000

7-6

Rangers

+14000

Capitals

+14000

8-1

Rangers

+14000

Capitals

+13000

8-2

Rangers

+14000

Capitals

+12000

8-3

Rangers

+14000

Capitals

+13000

8-4

Rangers

+14000

Capitals

+12500

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New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The Washington Capitals odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -169 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 63% chance of winning. The market suggests that New York Rangers are least likely to win at +140.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -118.

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Moneyline

Rangers

+140

Capitals

-169

3-Way Moneyline

Rangers

+215

Tie

+325

Capitals

-100

Puck Line

Rangers +1.5

-179

Capitals -1.5

+146

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

The Anytime Goalscorer betting indicates that Alex Ovechkin has odds of +135. He is available at +800 to find the net first which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+135

Anytime

+800

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

First

+190

Anytime

+1200

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

First

+225

Anytime

+1300

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

First

+230

Anytime

+1300

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+270

Anytime

+1500

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+300

Anytime

+1700

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

First

+320

Anytime

+1800

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

First

+340

Anytime

+1900

Conor Sheary (Rangers)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Justin Sourdif (Capitals)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Ethen Frank (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2500

John Carlson (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Noah Laba (Rangers)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Ivan Miroshnichenko (Capitals)

First

+650

Anytime

+3000

Brandon Duhaime (Capitals)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+700

Anytime

+3300

Brennan Othmann (Rangers)

First

+700

Anytime

+4000

Taylor Raddysh (Rangers)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Vladislav Gavrikov (Rangers)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Nic Dowd (Capitals)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Sam Carrick (Rangers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Scott Morrow (Rangers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Brett Berard (Rangers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Jonny Brodzinski (Rangers)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6000

Rasmus Sandin (Capitals)

First

+1300

Anytime

+8000

Matt Roy (Capitals)

First

+1700

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-164

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

John Carlson (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-185

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Vladislav Gavrikov (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+130

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Rangers Stats

Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 26.4
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 31.2
• Hits: 28.2
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 3.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 23.8
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4

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Starting Lineups

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