Rangers vs. Capitals Player Props for Dec. 31 | Will Team Canada Decision Inspire Wilson?

Tom Wilson will know whether he has made Team Canada before the puck drops at Capital One Arena, and my Rangers vs. Capitals player props expect the Olympic hopeful to perform well regardless of the pending decision. 

I'm also spotlighting Artemi Panarin and Alex Ovechkin for today's game, which starts at 12:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). The Capitals are the -156 moneyline betting favorite, and the picks below are part of the NHL best bets series, offered daily. 

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Tom Wilson Over 2.5 shots (+150) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Team Canada should announce its Olympic roster before Wilson hits the ice to face the Blueshirts. Assuming Wilson makes the team, he should play like a man possessed, thanks to the euphoric feeling of knowing he'll suit up for his nation on the world's biggest stage. 

If he doesn't make the team, he'll want to prove to the decision-makers that they made the wrong choice. Wilson has hit the Over on this total in four of the previous six games. 

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Artemi Panarin Over 3.5 shots (+160) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Panarin hit the Over on this total in six of the previous eight games, including against the Washington Capitals in Washington on Dec. 23. I'm banking on the Breadman continuing his uptick in shot production in the nation's capital, with his +160 odds making the pick even more alluring. 

Of the best sports betting sites, bet365 provides the best price. 

Alex Ovechkin anytime goal (+180) ⭐⭐⭐

With just one goal in the last five games, the Great 8 is due to light the lamp. He's been pretty good against the Blueshirts recently, netting three in the previous five against his Metropolitan rivals. 

Ovi's inconsistency is why this bet, which carries an implied probability of 35.71%, receives just three stars. 

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📺 How to watch Rangers vs. Capitals

• Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31
• Puck drop: 12:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Capital One Arena (Washington)
• TV: ESPN+