New York Rangers (12-9-1) vs Montreal Canadiens (8-11-3)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Rangers -200 / Montreal Canadiens +165 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers meet Saturday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers Prediction. This article will include a Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers Pick.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Utah Hockey Club, beat the Blue Jackets, and they play the Bruins, Islanders, and Predators next. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.82 goals per game and are scoring 22.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 13 goals, Nick Suzuki has 12 assists and Brendan Gallagher has 41 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.73 goals per game and are killing 84 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cayden Primeau has given up 33 goals on 214 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 44 goals on 436 shots.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers lost to the Hurricanes and Flyers, and they play the Devils, Penguins, and Kraken next. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.23 goals per game and are scoring 20.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 12 goals, Adam Fox has 18 assists, and Chris Kreider has 52 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.82 goals per game and are killing 87.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 48 goals on 550 shots faced, and Jonathan Quick has given up 10 goals on 175 shots.
Why the New York Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last seven home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Canadiens have lost 20 of their last 21 Saturday road games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in four of the last five games between the Canadiens and Rangers.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canadiens have lost the third period in six of their last seven road games after coming off overtime.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers' last 12 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Chris Kreider has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with the Rangers as home favorites against the Canadiens.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Rangers' last 10 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in each of the Canadiens' last three games at Madison Square Garden.
- Mike Matheson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens' last four day games.
- Christian Dvorak has recorded at least one point in each of his six previous road appearances against the Rangers.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank 2nd in the league for power-play goals against this season (9).
- The New York Rangers rank 3rd in the league in save percentage this season (.915).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 32nd in the league for shots per game this season (23.6).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 31st in the league in save percentage this season (.875).
Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers Prediction
The New York Rangers laying a -200 price despite riding a 5-game losing streak tells you exactly what oddsmakers think of the Montreal Canadiens. You can make a case for the Habs just because of the slump the Rangers are in, but Montreal is 3-6-1 on the road and has lost 7 of the last 10 games against the Rangers. The Rangers have scored 4 or more goals in 5 of the last 7 games against the Habs. It's also an early start, which usually favors the home team. Feels like a spot to stop the bleeding. Give me the Rangers and the PL.
Randy’s Pick New York Rangers -1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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