Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Rangers

The Montreal Canadiens meet the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, December 13.

There is -133 available when it comes to the Rangers on the Moneyline and we’re expecting them to beat the Canadiens. There’s lots of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

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Montreal Canadiens have triumphed in back-to-back road games. The latest saw them beat Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 at PPG PAINTS Arena. Cole Caufield was one of four different players on the scoresheet. Goalie Jacob Fowler had 36 saves (.947).

New York Rangers have been defeated in their last three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 3-0 loss against Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Rangers lost the shots on goal battle, 21-25.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 4-3 in favor of the Rangers when they last played the Habs, with the encounter taking place at Bell Centre. The Rangers have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Fowler (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-4-2	2.6	.902	1

Igor Shesterkin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-12-4	2.5	.913	1
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 21.4% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have been giving up 3.3 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.4%.

Nick Suzuki is the top points scorer with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, with Cole Caufield racking up 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 3.43 goal against average with a .880 save percentage.

The Rangers have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 25.2 shots on goal, with a 9.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.6 goals from 29.7 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.

The top points scorer is Artemi Panarin with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, while Mika Zibanejad is next in line after having 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.38 GAA with a .919 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

This Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There are lots of reasons to support the pick that New York Rangers will win this NHL encounter. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get -133.

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Key Canadiens vs Rangers stats:

• Canadiens have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Rangers have won 7 of their last 10 games against Canadiens.

Rangers Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 57.1% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vincent Trocheck Over 1.5 Shots -200

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -200 currently available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 3 - 5 Rangers

There are odds of +2200 available that the Rangers land a 5-3 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Rangers

1-0

Canadiens

+5000

Rangers

+5000

2-0

Canadiens

+4500

Rangers

+4000

2-1

Canadiens

+1400

Rangers

+1300

3-0

Canadiens

+3300

Rangers

+2800

3-1

Canadiens

+1900

Rangers

+1600

3-2

Canadiens

+900

Rangers

+800

4-0

Canadiens

+4500

Rangers

+3300

4-1

Canadiens

+1700

Rangers

+1300

4-2

Canadiens

+1700

Rangers

+1400

4-3

Canadiens

+1150

Rangers

+1050

5-0

Canadiens

+8000

Rangers

+5500

5-1

Canadiens

+3000

Rangers

+2200

5-2

Canadiens

+2000

Rangers

+1500

5-3

Canadiens

+2800

Rangers

+2200

5-4

Canadiens

+2400

Rangers

+2200

6-0

Canadiens

+12500

Rangers

+9000

6-1

Canadiens

+7000

Rangers

+5000

6-2

Canadiens

+4000

Rangers

+2800

6-3

Canadiens

+3500

Rangers

+2900

6-4

Canadiens

+5500

Rangers

+5000

6-5

Canadiens

+5500

Rangers

+5500

7-0

Canadiens

+5500

Rangers

+13000

7-1

Canadiens

+12000

Rangers

+8000

7-2

Canadiens

+10000

Rangers

+7000

7-3

Canadiens

+7500

Rangers

+5500

7-4

Canadiens

+8000

Rangers

+6600

7-5

Canadiens

+12500

Rangers

+11000

7-6

Canadiens

+13000

Rangers

+13000

8-1

Canadiens

+13000

Rangers

+13000

8-2

Canadiens

+13000

Rangers

+12000

8-3

Canadiens

+13000

Rangers

+13000

8-4

Canadiens

+14000

Rangers

+12000

8-5

Canadiens

+14000

Rangers

+14000

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Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have New York Rangers as -137 favorites for this game, implying that they are 58% likely to win. At +114, Montreal Canadiens are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -118.

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Moneyline

Canadiens

+114

Rangers

-137

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+180

Tie

+340

Rangers

+114

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-227

Rangers -1.5

+180

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

New York Rangers Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.3
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 24.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 31.2
• Hits: 30.2
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 3.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 26.5
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.5

Injuries & Suspensions

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