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Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers
The Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers will meet on the ice at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -135-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
New York was a 4-0 winner in its last match at home against the Islanders. They won as favorites, while the total score of 4 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Washington was a 5-4 winner in its last match at home against the Senators. They won as favorites, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 29-10-5 SU
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games
Washington is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
New York:
Team record: 20-20-3 SU
NY Rangers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Rangers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Rangers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Detroit Friday, March 7
New York at Ottawa Saturday, March 8