Washington Capitals - New York Rangers predictions and free betting tips [13/01/2024]

An NHL regular-season match between teams of the Eastern Conference will begin. International hockey enthusiasts await a face-off between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers.

Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals have participated in 39 official matches of the NHL regular season of the 2023-2024 years. With 39 games played and 44 points accumulated, they currently hold the 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings. They lead over teams like the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens. The season has not been particularly successful for the Capitals, reflected in their standings position. Currently, they are mid-table in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Tampa Bay Lightning by 3 points from the 8th position.

The rankings are tightly packed; the Capitals are at 12th place, but 8th place is within reach. A series of consecutive victories could allow them to catch up and break into the top eight. The Capitals have been winning infrequently and often losing by a large margin. Notable weak performances came in their matches against the Seattle Kraken, Carolina Hurricanes, and New Jersey Devils. Successful matches against the Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguin have been the silver lining, where the Capitals were able to secure the victory during regular time.

New York Rangers

The New York Club has played 40 official matches in the NHL regular season of 2023-2024. Accumulating 54 points over these 40 matches, the Rangers currently sit in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference rankings, trailing only the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins. The top of the Eastern Conference table is closely contested, and the Rangers are just 3 points off the leading Bruins. The battle for the top spot in the Eastern Conference is still ongoing. The Rangers have likely secured their playoffs qualification, considering their performance throughout the season.

The New York team often secures series of victories, occasionally interrupted by losses to rivals or stronger competitors. The Rangers have experienced a dip in form in their latest regular championship matches, suffering 3 consecutive losses to the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, and Montreal Canadiens. Their latest victory was against the Chicago Blackhawks on January 5th. Whilst the Rangers succumb to the Montreal Canadiens in the shootout series, they lost to Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues during the 60-minute play.

Past Encounters

The Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers have faced each other in 99 official matches. The Capitals have secured 52 victories, and the Rangers have claimed 47.

Total Over/Under Prediction

The total over/under for the match is set at over 5,5 goals.

Prediction

The New York Rangers will win in regular time. The New York-based club is having a stellar season, vying for the title of the best team in the Eastern Conference, while their opponents, the Washington Capitals, are addressing different problems. The Washington club is striving to make the playoffs, and to do so, they must emerge victorious against underdogs and competitors.