Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Montreal Canadiens and the New York Rangers are set to face off in a game with both teams heading in opposite directions as the season nears its end. The Canadiens have a
Game outlook
The Montreal Canadiens and the New York Rangers are set to face off in a game with both teams heading in opposite directions as the season nears its end. The Canadiens have a second-worst 29-35-12 record in the Eastern Conference, while the Rangers have the best record in the conference at 52-21-4. With New York as the betting favorite at -350, both teams are looking to end the season on a high note. If you're in a betting slump, consider trying NHL Picks to get back on track.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Canadiens +275 | Rangers -350
Spread: Canadiens +1.5 (+110) | Rangers -1.5 (-130)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 78%.
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are facing challenges in both their offense and defense this season. The team is scoring an average of 2.73 goals per game, with Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky leading the offense. However, the rest of the offense has struggled, making it easy for opponents to limit their scoring opportunities. On the defensive end, the team is allowing an average of 3.37 goals per game, with Johnathan Kovacevic and Kaiden Guhle standing out but the rest of the unit struggling. Goaltender Cayden Primeau has also had difficulty with a .908 save percentage. With a power ranking of 29, the Canadiens are ranked 27th in offense and defense, and have a season record of 6-3.