New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 1/4/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals

Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (+102) Capitals (-122)

The New York Rangers (17-19-1) are en route to Capital One Arena on Saturday where they will try to beat the Washington Capitals (25-10-3). The line on this contest has the Rangers at +102 while the Capitals are sitting at -122. The betting total is set at 6.

The New York Rangers came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 2-1 victory over the Bruins their last time out. New York tallied 2 penalty minutes in this contest. The Rangers had a below average offensive performance in the victory. Additionally, they had 1 attempt on the power play but didn't net one. In the game, they converted 2 of the 27 shots they put on net.

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New York Rangers opponents have totaled 119 power play opportunities (7th in the league) and have come away with 18 goals in those attempts. The Rangers have had 1,170 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .903. New York has tried 1,108 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.3%. While playing at even strength, the Rangers have conceded 96 goals while scoring 85 of their own. New York is sitting with 101 power play opportunities and they have tallied 18 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 17.82%. For the year, they have scored 35 points and their points percentage is sitting at .473. In the matter of scoring goals, the New York Rangers have accounted for 103 goals (26th in pro hockey) on the season and have given up 114.

The man in net for this game is Jonathan Quick. For his career, Quick has 410 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .530. His save percentage is at .911 in his 45,363 minutes on the ice. Quick has seen 21,347 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 19,449 saves. Opponents have scored 1,898 goals against Quick in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.51. He has earned a mark of 399-287-86 and he has started in 774 games. Quick has been in goal for 793 games throughout his professional hockey career.

When they took the ice last, Washington played the Wild in a game where the Capitals got the tie by a score of 3-3. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this outing and earned 1 out of those chances. The Capitals tallied 3 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they attempted.

For the year, the Washington Capitals have accounted for 138 goals, 53 points, as well as a points percentage of .697. They have permitted 99 goals to be scored by of a combination of 80 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they were shorthanded. The Capitals are sitting with 113 goals at even strength and 25 goals (10th in hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 111 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 22.52%. Washington has attempted 1,070 shots (20th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 12.90%, while allowing the opposition 1,044 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 83.62% on their opponents 116 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.5%.

For the opposition you are going to see Logan Thompson between the pipes. His opposition is averaging 3.10 goals/game and he has relinquished 308 goals in total. Thompson's quality start percentage is 59.6% and he has qualified for 68 quality starts in his professional career. He was named a starter in 114 games and has played 5,970 minutes. Thompson has compiled a career record of 71-34-13 and has been in net for 122 games. He is sitting with 3,231 saves out of the 3,539 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .913.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take New York (+102)

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