New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals 1/4/25 – With great expectations and a remarkable record of winning 25 matches while losing 10 with 3 draws, the Washington Capitals are set to host the New York Rangers who stand at 17-19-1. A regular season match in the NHL that promises to be equal on the entertainment scale. Both teams came in with a good form and look good for the Saturday meeting. The Capitals will be searching for their highly rated performance at their home while the Rangers will be looking for an upset and build on that. Fans can witness the great match on ABC live so do not miss it.
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals 1/4/25
When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
Where: Capital One Arena
TV: ABC
Stream: NHL.TV
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals 1/4/25 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Rangers | +1.5 (-200) | Over 6.5 (+110) | -102 |  |
| Capitals | -1.5 (+165) | Under 6.5 (-130) | -122 | |
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— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) January 4, 2025
As slight underdogs, this is a position that the Rangers have been uncomfortable with frequently throughout this season. Looking at a puckline of +1.5 at -200 odds, some have to consider the possibility of them being able to cover the spread owing to their recent success against Washington. Notably, however, the Capitals have had a strong record at home, which is why they are seen as favorites in the moneyline market at -122.
Goaltender Jonathan Quick vs. Goaltender Logan Thompson
The goaltender for the Rangers, Jonathan Quick, appears to be a trustworthy choice with a .913 save percentage from 13 games which could come in handy in the face of the scoring threats posed by the Capitals. From the other side, for Washington, Logan Thompson looks brilliant having won 15 games from only 19 appearances with a .918 save percentage which proves his potential in high-pressure scenarios.
Logan Thompson’s career performance this season has been quite remarkable making him one of the key ingredients in Washington’s defensive plans. Judging by his instead impressive figures, he seems to stop the puck from entering the net reliably which is going to be very important because the Rangers team might struggle, but they can certainly hurt with a quick strike. Quick seems to be in for a real test as he’s about to play against a Capitals team widely recognized to score at every given chance.
The contest between Quick and Thompson promises to be a showdown of reflexes and finesse at the posts. Both players have proven to be instrumental for their particular teams, with a good placement of the puck at Thompson’s end marking the score. Quick’s experience would be vital when countering the Capitals’ snipers, but he was not alone in that task. Thompson has been great this season as well, which means he will be a good last stand for the team from Washington. Perhaps this goaltender battle would, in the end, set the tempo and the result of the match.
Rangers’ Recent Form: Holding the Line
The Rangers’ latest outings have proved a roller-coaster of results. The narrow victory 2-1 against Boston showed their ability not jus to perform but to perform under duress However, this was followed by a 3-5 defeat to Florida that underscored systemic weaknesses in their game. For example, Artemi Panarin and Adam Fox will be called upon to use their skills and experience to boost the Rangers’ offensive play and finish scoring chances.
Capitals’ Strategic Dominance
The Capitals seem to be in great shape having recently managed to beat Boston with a score of 3-1 which was a rather uneventful game for them, although a slip-up in which they lost to Minnesota with a score of 3-4 would probably shed light to the Rangers on how to exploit the ligaments that the Capitals formed a defense around. The pressure built by Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas and their ability to nail the goals while fending off the Rangers would be largely responsible in securing a safe win for the Capitals.
Trends
New York Rangers Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Rangers’ last 8 games.
NY Rangers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Washington.
NY Rangers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
NY Rangers are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against Washington.
Washington Capitals Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington’s last 9 games.
Washington are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games.
Washington are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home.
Washington are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against NY Rangers.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals Betting Prediction
Recent form and historical performance patterns suggest that this game is likely to be closer than the odds would suggest. The Rangers have a winning record against the Capitals, which surely makes their money line attractive as well. Smart money might, however, consider this being a tight game with fewer goals than expected, seeing the recent post flooding the boards with both teams making the UNDER trend in their recent encounters.
Pick the total points under and go for the Rangers to cover the spread. Considering the prospects of a low-scoring close game, these bets would be useful, particularly with the expectation of goaltenders making a difference in their team’s performance.
Score Prediction: Capitals 3, Rangers 2.
