Washington Capitals v New York Rangers prediction and odds
Our numbers for Washington Capitals v New York Rangers (NHL): probabilities, form and the prices on offer.
Our reading
This one is close to a coin flip on our numbers — 39% for Washington Capitals against 34% for New York Rangers. The draw comes out at 27%, which is worth keeping in mind before backing either side outright. On the total, the main line is 5.5 and we rate the over at 52%.
The figures above are what our rating model expects, built from past results; the odds you see are those probabilities with our margin applied evenly across each market. How we price our odds
Markets and odds
Match result (1X2)
| Odds | Probability | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 2.37 | 39% | |
| Draw | 3.51 | 27% | |
| New York Rangers | 2.75 | 34% |
Winner
| Odds | Probability | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 1.76 | 53% | |
| New York Rangers | 2.00 | 47% |
Total (4.5)
| Odds | Probability | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 4.5 | 1.25 | 75% | |
| Under 4.5 | 3.71 | 25% |
Total (5.5)
| Odds | Probability | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 5.5 | 1.81 | 52% | |
| Under 5.5 | 1.94 | 48% |
Total (6.5)
| Odds | Probability | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6.5 | 2.23 | 42% | |
| Under 6.5 | 1.61 | 58% |
Recent form
Washington Capitals
- L2026-10-03 · Tampa Bay Lightning · 1-3
- W2026-10-02 · Carolina Hurricanes · 5-2
- W2026-04-14 · Columbus Blue Jackets · 2-1
- W2026-04-12 · Pittsburgh Penguins · 3-0
- W2026-04-11 · Pittsburgh Penguins · 6-3
New York Rangers
- W2026-10-04 · Utah Mammoth · 4-2
- W2026-10-02 · Detroit Red Wings · 2-0
- W2026-10-01 · Tampa Bay Lightning · 5-1
- L2026-09-30 · Boston Bruins · 0-3
- W2026-04-15 · Tampa Bay Lightning · 4-2
Recent form: 4 wins from 5 for Washington Capitals. New York Rangers won 4 of their last 5.
Head to head
In their last 4 meetings, Washington Capitals won 2 and New York Rangers won 2.
- 2026-04-05 · New York Rangers 8-1 Washington Capitals
- 2025-12-31 · Washington Capitals 6-3 New York Rangers
- 2025-12-24 · Washington Capitals 3-7 New York Rangers
- 2025-10-12 · New York Rangers 0-1 Washington Capitals
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