2012 NHL Playoffs: Capitals vs. Rangers Game 7 Picks & Predictions

Capitals vs. Rangers Game 7 Free Pick

NEW YORK, NY (ATS Consultants) – This series is tied and going back to New York for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Capitals and Rangers. The puck drops at 7:35pm from Madison Square Garden.

ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Rangers as –140 money line favorites over the Caps, while the over/under total for this game sits at 4.5 goals. Washington enters play with a 49-34-12 record and is  43-44 Under, while the Rangers are 58-28-9 overall and is 33-37 Under.

LINE MOVEMENT: The total opened up at 4.5 and remained there, while the Rangers opened up as -150 favorites and moved down to -140 in most books.

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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 56% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Rangers. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.

NHL PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: Take the OVER 4.5. The series is 1-0-4 OVER in New York. This game has pushed in the last two games in New York, with both scores ending up at 3-2. But this time the total is 4.5. Like Washington, New York also finds itself in a second Game 7 after going the distance with the Ottawa Senators in round one. The Rangers led Washington three different times in the best-of-seven, only to see the Capitals fight back each time. The home ice advantage should help the Rangers come out storming after a lackluster early effort against the Caps in Game 6. They stole game 5 after a late high stick double-minor on Joel Ward. If the Caps come out tentative, the Rangers will roll. Both have been cautiously aggressive in this one..

2012 NHL PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: CAPITALS/RANGERS OVER 4.5

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