New York Rangers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

The New York Rangers (44-21-11) wrap up a 3-game road trip Sunday against the Washington Capitals (34-33-9). Puck drop from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Rangers vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers were on the short end of a 3-2 OT loss on the road against the Buffalo Sabres Friday night. New York has had a power outage on offense in the first 2 games of the road trip, totaling just 3 goals. The Under is on a 4-1-1 run for the Blueshirts, while going 8-3-1 in the last 12 contests.

The Capitals are mathematically alive for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, but time is running out. Washington has 77 points with 6 regular-season games remaining, and it sits 7 points back of the Pittsburgh Penguins for the final playoff spot in the East.

Washington won the first 2 meetings in this series, but the Rangers exacted a little revenge with a 5-3 win on March 14.