The New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens meet Saturday in NHL action at Bell Centre. Here’s a Canadiens vs Rangers Prediction. This article will include a Canadiens vs Rangers Pick.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers lost to the Oilers and Maple Leafs, and they play the Wild next. The Rangers have lost 3 straight games.
The New York Rangers are averaging 1.83 goals per game and are scoring 11.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Adam Fox leads New York with 3 goals, Sam Carrick has 3 assists, and Mika Zibanejad has 24 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 1.5 goals per game and are killing 91.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 5 goals on 130 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 1 goal on 21 shots.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Kraken and Predators, and they play the Sabres next. The Canadiens have won 11 of their last 15 regular season games.
The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3.6 goals per game and are scoring 15 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 5 goals, Nick Suzuki has 7 assists and Zack Bolduc has 13 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 2.8 goals per game and are killing 75 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 3 goals on 50 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 9 goals on 69 shots.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Rangers have lost each of their last three games.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Rangers following a home win.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at Bell Centre.
- The Canadiens have won the third period in each of their last six home games when trailing after the second period.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last two games as road underdogs against the Canadiens.
- The Canadiens have lost four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Rangers have won the third period in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last seven games between the Rangers and Canadiens have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Rangers’ last four night games at Bell Centre have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Saturday night games between two teams from the Eastern Conference have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last nine home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 10 Saturday games.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Cole Caufield has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last seven home games.
- Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in each of the Canadiens’ last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in 12 of the Canadiens’ last 13 games as favorites.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Vincent Trocheck has recorded at least one point in each of his last 13 appearances with the Rangers as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers’ last five games against the Canadiens.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine road appearances against the Canadiens.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.60).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The New York Rangers rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (1.50).
- The New York Rangers rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (1.83).
Canadiens vs Rangers Prediction
You can argue the Rangers are the more talented team, but I have no interest in backing them on the road here. The Rangers have scored a combined 1 goal in their last 3 games. While that may mean they’re due, it could also mean the offense is completely lost, and it could take a while to get out of the mud. The Canadiens are rolling on both sides of the ice and aren’t a team I’m excited to step in front of right now. We’re getting the hotter team at home with a fair price. It’s hard to go against the Habs in this spot.