Rangers vs Capitals Prediction
The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at Capital One Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Rangers vs Capitals prediction.
Rangers Defense Looks to Bounce Back
The Rangers defense really struggled in the last game against the Ottawa Senators giving up six goals and that led to the four goal defeat. Artemi Panarin had a strong game putting up a goal and an assist. The Rangers on the season is averaging 3.38 goals while their defense is giving up 2.71 goals per game. The offense is ranked 9th, but this game is going to comedown to the defense stepping up. Panarin on the season has scored 16 goals and added 21 assists so far this season.
Capitals Have Lost Three Straight Games
The Capitals have lost three straight games, and over the last two games they have given up 11 goals. In the last game against the Dallas Stars, they scored four goals, but they ended up losing in a shootout. Dylan Strome had a strong game scoring two goals. The Capitals on the season are averaging 2.35 goals while their defense is giving up 3.0 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st and it just hasn’t been good enough with how much talent this team has.
Rangers vs Capitals Betting Prediction
This is going to be an easy bounce back spot for the Rangers. The Capitals are averaging 2.35 goals while the Rangers are 3.38 goals per game. The Rangers are an elite offensive team and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Capitals offense won’t be keeping up and that is going to be the difference as the Rangers are going to get the job done. Back the Rangers on the puck line.
