The New York Rangers are heavy 72.7 percent favorites over the Washington Capitals. The Rangers are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +11 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 33 shots on goal vs 22 shots for the Capitals. The Rangers goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91% compared to the Capitals goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 90.2%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Charlie Lindgren 30, Igor Shesterkin 20 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.8, Artemi Panarin 3.2 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.43, Chris Kreider 0.47 PTS: Alex Ovechkin has a 42% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Artemi Panarin has a 56% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: New York Rangers
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | New York Rangers | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|
| Record on the Road | 18-24, 43% 1 | Record at Home | 31-11, 74% 649 | New York Rangers |
| VS New York Rangers | 2-3, 40% -38 | VS Washington Capitals | 3-2, 60% -52 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 16-26, 38% -512 | vs Team .500 or Better | 21-15, 58% 323 | New York Rangers |
| Record As Road Underdog | 15-21, 42% 79 | Record As Home Favorite | 30-10, 75% 650 | New York Rangers |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 32-36, 47% -1712 | After 1 or More Days Off | 45-26, 63% -4516 | Washington Capitals |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | New York Rangers | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 2-5, 29% -268 | Record at Home | 6-2, 75% 99 | New York Rangers |
| VS New York Rangers | 0-1, 0% -100 | VS Washington Capitals | 1-0, 100% 46 | New York Rangers |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 3-7, 30% -318 | vs Team .500 or Better | 3-2, 60% -37 | New York Rangers |
| Record As Road Underdog | 2-5, 29% -268 | Record As Home Favorite | 6-2, 75% 99 | New York Rangers |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 5-7, 42% -285 | After 1 or More Days Off | 9-3, 75% -613 | Washington Capitals |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | New York Rangers | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 22-20, 52% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 24-17, 59% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-4, 43% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-1, 75% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 9-17, 35% Over | OVER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 35-35, 50% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 40-27, 60% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 26-16, 62% +976 New York Rangers Home Games: 26-16, 62% +527 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 6-1, 86% +385 New York Rangers Home Games: 4-4, 50% -96
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 25-17, 60% -169 New York Rangers Home Games: 31-11, 74% 730 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 5-2, 71% +92 New York Rangers Home Games: 6-2, 75% +99
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 26-16, 62% + 766 New York Rangers Home Games: 30-12, 71% + 1530 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 5-2, 71% + 255 New York Rangers Home Games: 7-1, 88% + 537
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