New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 1/19/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, January 19th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 22-20–3 this year after they defeated Columbus in a shootout by a score of 1-0 in their last game. New York couldn’t find the back of the net in regulation, but they played very strong defense and ended up getting the win in a shootout. The Rangers were outshot by a total of 27-26, won 60.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New York was led by Chytil, Panarin, and Trocheck, who all had three shots on goal, while Shesterkin stopped all 27 shots that he faced in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Rangers defeated the Hockey Club by a score of 5-3 but did lose to the Avalanche by a score of 3-2 before that. New York has won four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 47 points. New York has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 19 goals, 28 assists, and 131 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added two goals, 32 assists, and 73 shots on goal. Jonathan Quick is 6-5-1 with a 2.98 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage this year. The Rangers will meet the Senators after this game.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 22-19-4 this season after they lost to Toronto by a score of 7-3 in their last game. Montreal led 3-0 after the first period, but they allowed the last seven goals in the game for the loss. The Canadiens outshot Toronto by a total of 35-34, won 58.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Anderson, Dach, and Laine, while Montembeault stopped 27 out of 33 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Canadiens defeated the Stars by a score of 3-1 and the Hockey Club by a score of 5-3. Montreal has won five of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 48 points. Montreal has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.23 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 13 goals, 33 assists, and 89 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 24 goals, 19 assists, and 140 shots on goal. Jakub Dobes is 4-0-0 with a 0.98 goals-against average and a .963 save percentage this year. 

Why the Canadiens will beat the Rangers

• The Canadiens have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Rangers have lost four of their last six games as road favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Rangers have lost the first period in nine of their last 12 games at Bell Centre.

Why the Rangers will beat the Canadiens

• The Rangers have won each of their last nine games as favorites following an overtime win.
• The Canadiens have lost nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 road games after coming off overtime.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as home underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Canadiens have lost the third period in each of their last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last six games between the Rangers and Canadiens has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Rangers’ last four night games against the Canadiens following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games at Bell Centre.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last six night games following a shootout loss.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Patrik Laine has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances at Bell Centre.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games at Bell Centre against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last seven games.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers’ last four games as favorites against the Canadiens.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances against the Canadiens.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances at Bell Centre.

New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after playing on Saturday, so each team will be on a back-to-back here. Montreal is 11-8-3 at home this year, while New York is 12-11-1 on the road. The Rangers have won four of their last five games and they are finally starting to gain some momentum, but Montreal has been one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the last few weeks. New York’s defense has returned to form and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last five games. I think the New York defense is going to control this game once again, so give me the under here. 

David Racey's Pick: Under 6.5