Washington Capitals @ New York Rangers Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 3/5/2025 7:30 PM EST
We have your Washington Capitals @ New York Rangers prop betting and game preview needs covered as the New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals in a key Metropolitan Division matchup.
Washington Capitals @ New York Rangers Pick
Best Moneyline Odds: Capitals -118 at DraftKings, Rangers +104 at FanDuel.
Best Spread Odds: Capitals -1.0 (+165) at BetRivers.
Best Total Odds: Over 5.5 (-128) at FanDuel, Under 6.0 (-113) at BetRivers.
Game Info
Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York
TV: MSG/TNT
Washington Capitals @ New York Rangers Preview
The Washington Capitals (39-14-8) enter this game as the Metropolitan Division leaders, boasting the league's highest-scoring offense at 3.59 goals per game. They are coming off a thrilling 5-4 shootout victory over the Ottawa Senators, which snapped a three-game losing streak. The Capitals have already defeated the Rangers twice this season, outscoring them 12-7 in those matchups.
The New York Rangers (31-26-4) are fighting to secure a playoff spot, currently holding the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. They have won four of their last five games, including back-to-back shutouts. However, injuries to key players like Adam Fox and Chris Kreider could impact their performance. The Rangers will rely on Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad to lead their offense against a strong Capitals defense.
Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis
The Capitals and Rangers have faced each other twice this season, with Washington winning both matchups (7-4 on January 4, 2025, and 5-3 on October 30, 2024). In their last five meetings, the teams have split, with the Rangers winning three straight games in April 2024 before the Capitals' recent victories. Historically, the Rangers have struggled to contain Washington's high-powered offense, which has been evident in their two losses this season.
