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New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Bell Centre — Montreal, QC

Article updated Jan 19, 5:14 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens are set to face off in a game where both teams are looking to improve on their rocky seasons. The Rangers have won back-to-back

Game outlook

The New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens are set to face off in a game where both teams are looking to improve on their rocky seasons. The Rangers have won back-to-back games but have the third-worst record in their division, while the Canadiens have seven wins in their last 10 games and are not far from a wild card position. The current betting favorite is New York Rangers at -116. Stay tuned for our Rangers vs Canadiens prediction and consider using sportsbook promo codes when shopping around for the best odds.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rangers -116 | Canadiens +100

Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+210) | Canadiens +1.5 (-250)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 54%.

New York Rangers

The New York Rangers are currently experiencing a challenging season, with both their offense and defense underperforming. Leading scorers Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck, and Mika Zibanejad have been carrying the team with 41 goals and 62 assists, but the rest of the offense has struggled to contribute. The defense has also been lacking, allowing opponents to score with ease. Goaltender Jonathan Quick has struggled with a low save percentage and goals-against average. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 25, with rankings of 20 in offense, 18 in defense, and a season record of 22-20-3. If you're looking for help with your handicapping, consider checking out our NHL Predictions.

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Montreal Canadiens Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens have seen a turnaround in their season, averaging 3.00 goals per game in their last three games. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield lead the top line with 37 goals and 51 assists, with other players like Juraj Slafkovsky, Jake Evans, and Joel Armia contributing as well. However, the defense has struggled, allowing 3.23 goals per game. Goaltender Jakob Dobes has been a bright spot, saving 103 of the 107 shots he's faced. With a power ranking of 15, the Canadiens are ranked 14th in offense and 26th in defense. Choosing strong hockey handicappers can help maximize profits in betting on their games. The New York team has not fared well against Montreal in their recent matchups.

Montreal Canadiens Ready to Dominate in Upcoming Matchup Against New York Rangers

The Montreal Canadiens have demonstrated strong performance in recent games and are poised to assert their dominance from the first period in the upcoming matchup. With a goal-scoring average of 3.00 per game, the Canadiens' offensive unit led by Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki is expected to consistently capitalize on scoring opportunities. On the defensive end, the team aims to contain the New York Rangers, who average 2.93 goals per game, through effective turnovers and shot suppression by players like Lane Hutson and Mike Matheson. By executing a well-rounded game plan, the Canadiens are positioned for a favorable outcome on their home ice. Consider taking the Canadiens money line as they enter the game as underdogs.

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SportsJaw Rangers vs Canadiens archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rangers vs Canadiens matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Rangers-115 → -115Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Montreal Canadiens+100 → -105Moved
  • Spread · New York Rangers-1.5 (+210) → -1.5 (+200)Moved
  • Spread · Montreal Canadiens+1.5 (-250) → +1.5 (-240)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

New York Rangers
7-6 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Montreal Canadiens
6-3 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-19T22:14:23.706Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-30Montreal Canadiens 3 · New York Rangers 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Montreal Canadiens defeated New York Rangers 5-4

Montreal Canadiens defeated New York Rangers 5-4 on January 19, 2025, a 1-goal decision in the series. Montreal Canadiens' strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Rangers -1.5 (+200) spread, Montreal Canadiens covered, while the 9 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Joem81Total · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Montreal Canadiens -102Win
  • 1188460207Moneyline · New York Rangers -112Loss
  • JtgarciaMoneyline · New York Rangers -112Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Montreal Canadiens +100Win
  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Montreal Canadiens -105Win
  • IroncladlocksTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Win