NY Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 11-30-24 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a NY Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 30th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

NY Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 12-9-1 this year after they lost to Philadelphia by a score of 3-1 in their last game. New York cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but couldn’t find any more offense in the loss. The Rangers were outshot by a total of 35-23, won 48.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. New York got their lone goal from Trocheck, while Shesterkin stopped 32 out of 34 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Rangers lost four games in a row against Carolina, St. Louis, Edmonton, and Calgary. New York has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 2.81 goals against per game, while also averaging 20.4% on the power play and 87% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 12 goals, 14 assists, and 71 shots on goal, while Jonathan Quick is 4-1-0 with a 1.85 goals against average and a .943 save percentage this year. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 8-11-3 this season after they defeated Columbus in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Montreal blew a 3-2 lead in the third period, but they were able to rally in overtime for the win. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 24-23, won 52.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Caufield, Heineman, Slafkovsky, and Suzuki, while Primeau stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Canadiens lost to Utah by a score of 3-2 and Vegas by a score of 6-2. Montreal has scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 3.73 goals against per game, while also averaging 22.2% on the power play and 84% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with eight goals, 12 assists, and 47 shots on goal, while Sam Montembeault is 6-9-2 with a 3.06 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year. 

Why the Rangers will beat the Canadiens

• The Canadiens have lost each of their last 10 Saturday road games.
• The Rangers have won each of their last seven day games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight day games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games following a road win.
• The Canadiens have lost the third period in seven of their last eight day games against opponents on a losing streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Canadiens’ last nine road games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Rangers’ last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 15 games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last four games.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 17 appearances in day games at Madison Square Garden.
• Artemi Panarin has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers’ last four day games at Madison Square Garden.
• Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in 11 of his last 12 home appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Christian Dvorak has recorded at least one point in each of his six previous appearances at Madison Square Garden.
• Nick Suzuki has scored at least one goal in each of the Canadiens’ last four day games.
• Christian Dvorak has recorded at least one assist in each of his five previous appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Rangers.

NY Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup trying to snap their five-game losing streak, but they have scored two goals or fewer in four of those losses. The Rangers are 5-4-1 at home, while the Canadiens are 3-6-1 on the road this year. Montreal has won three of their last five games, but they are still allowing 3.73 goals per game on defense. This New York team is way too talented for this losing streak to keep going and I think they will bounce back against this bad Montreal defense. Take the Rangers -1.5 here.