Capitals vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - January 4

The Washington Capitals (25-10-3, first in the Eastern Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the New York Rangers (17-19-1, 14th in the Eastern Conference), on Saturday, January 4 at 12:00 PM ET on ABC.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Saturday's hockey action.

In the last 10 games, the Rangers have gone 3-7-0 while totaling 17 goals against 31 goals allowed. On 30 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored two goals (6.7%).

Capitals vs. Rangers Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Rangers 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-162)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have gone 3-3-6 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 25-10-3.
• In the 12 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-3-2 record (good for 16 points).
• In the four games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
• Washington finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
• The Capitals have scored more than two goals in 27 games (24-1-2, 50 points).
• In the 16 games when Washington has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 11-4-1 to register 23 points.
• In the 20 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 16-4-0 (32 points).
• The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Capitals finished 8-5-3 in those matchups (19 points).

Rangers Splits and Trends

• The Rangers (17-19-1 overall) have posted a record of -1-1 in matchups that have required OT this season.
• New York has earned 15 points (7-4-1) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Rangers scored just one goal in seven games and they lost every time.
• When New York has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (4-5-0 record).
• The Rangers have scored three or more goals 19 times, earning 27 points from those matchups (13-5-1).
• New York has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has recorded 13 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 7-7-1 (15 points).
• The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Rangers went 9-11-0 in those contests (18 points).

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Capitals vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ABC
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• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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