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Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers meet at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -192-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
In their last action, New York was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Penguins. Bettors on Pittsburgh at -128 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Islanders on March 11. Bettors who backed the Capitals at +122 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 32-28-7 SU
Washington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
New York:
Team record: 37-19-10 SU
NY Rangers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Rangers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
NY Rangers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Buffalo Wednesday, March 15
New York home to Pittsburgh Thursday, March 16