New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Best Bets – Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Washington Capitals (39-14-8) will look to sweep the three-game season series against the New York Rangers (31-26-4) when they meet on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Capitals are favored with a moneyline at -115 at MyBookie.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Capitals recently ended their three-game losing streak (season-worst) with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Ottawa Senators. This improved their record to 2-3 over their latest five game stretch.
Washington was down 3-0 heading into the second period and they managed to score three goals in the third period to help force the shootout. Dylan Strome la fed a backhand goal to put the Capitals over the top.
Their offense is appealing this season, as they are averaging 3.59 goals and are taking 27.6 shots to make it happen. Their defense is also strong, as they allow opponents to reach 2.59 goals and 27.5 shot attempts on average. This ratio is more appealing in comparison to the Rangers.
The Capitals have accumulated 41 power play goals while allowing 33. This puts their power play percentage at 23.7, giving them a slight edge over the Rangers. They also have a penalty kill percentage at 81.6, which is on par to what the Rangers offer.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The Rangers have gone 4-1 in their last five games and are currently on a two-game win streak. Their recent win streak consisted of a couple of 4-0 shutouts, with a recent one being against the New York Islanders.
They wasted no time in proving who was the better New York hockey club, as the Rangers put up two goals in the first period. Eventually, they pushed it even further with two goals in the third period.
New York is averaging 3.05 goals and are putting up 29.3 shots a game. Their defense has given up 3.00 goals and 30.3 shots per battle. This does not give them any room for error, so they mist buckle down defensively.
The Rangers have scored 32 power play goals while allowing 31. This puts their power play percentage at 20.4. On defense, they also have an appealing penalty kill percentage at 82.7.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
Check out MyBookie if you want the best Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers betting odds, which currently show the Capitals favored on the road to win. The Capitals are 20-8-2 on the road while the Rangers are 16-13-2.
Recently, the Rangers are looking more appealing. If they can get out to a strong lead, they have an opportunity for the Rangers to cover the spread. Look for the Rangers to cover the spread.
Final Pick: New York Rangers -105
