In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL showdown on Tuesday, April 16th at Little Caesars Arena. We will take a look at:
-Detroit Red Wings recent form and recent player performance
-The Montreal Canadiens’ recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Red Wings and Canadiens.
Can Canadiens Defense Do Enough?
The Canadiens faced off against the Red Wings on Monday and now have to face them again here. The Canadiens defense has been inconsistent the last few weeks, and they are going to need the defense to be better here. Two games ago against the Ottawa Senators, they gave up five goals and that led to the defeat. Montreal is averaging 2.8 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.4 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th, while the defense is ranked 26th. Nick Suzuki is having a solid season, scoring 33 goals and adding 33 assists.
Red Wings Need This Win
After the game on Monday night against the Montreal Canadiens, the Red Wings are going to need to win this game. Two games ago against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Red Wings scored five goals on the way to the victory. The Red Wings are averaging 3.33 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.13 goals per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league, while the defense is ranked 24th. Lucas Raymond has scored 29 goals and added 40 assists so far this season.
Montreal Canadiens Team Facts
- The Canadiens have lost each of their last eight home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last nine Tuesday games.
- The Canadiens have lost the third period in each of their last five games after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the Red Wings and Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Detroit Red Wings Team Facts
- The Red Wings have won seven of their last eight games after coming off overtime.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 11 night games.
- The Red Wings have lost the second period in each of their last four games.
Canadiens vs Red Wings Prediction
The Red Wings and Canadiens both have defenses that have struggled, and they are both going to struggle with the offenses. Even though Montreal is averaging 2.8 goals per game, they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Red Wings and Canadiens are both going to have no issue running up the score here, and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash.