Carey Price is viewed as the best goaltender in the world, but the star netminder will be attempting to bounce back from his worst game in nearly four years against the New York Rangers today. Books opened the Rangers as +130 favorites with a total of 5.
- The total has gone OVER in four of the Canadiens' last five games.
- The visiting team is 3-1 SU in its last four games in this matchup.
- The Rangers are 8-1 SU and ATS in their last nine games on the road.
Price allowed seven goals in Thursday’s 7-1 loss to Minnesota - the most he’s yielded since March 2, 2013. The British Columbia native is the biggest reason the Habs rank atop of the Atlantic Division, so don’t expect another seven-goal night to happen anytime soon.
The Rangers have been absolute road warriors lately, as the club has won eight of their last nine games on the road and lead the NHL with 15 victories away from home.
Favorites have been cashing when the Blueshirts and Canadiens collide. In the last nine matchups between the teams, faves are 7-2 SU.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Montreal sat as -135 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.2-2.4 win for the Rangers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Montreal will face the 28-14-1 Rangers. In totals betting, the Canadiens are 19-16-8 in over under betting so far this season while the New York Rangers are 23-16-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Montreal vs New York injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 3-ranked Montreal Canadiens and the No. 8-rated New York Rangers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Montreal's No. 6-ranked offense, averaging 3.09 goals per game, against a Rangers defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.58 goals allowed. The Canadiens power play is averaging 22.22% while the Rangers defense kills off 81.97% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, New York was a 4-2 loser at home against the Maple Leafs. Bettors on Toronto at +125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Montreal was a 7-1 loser on the road against the Wild. Bettors on Minnesota at -161 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- NY Rangers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- NY Rangers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Rangers's last 9 games
- NY Rangers is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Montreal is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
- Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games
- Montreal is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Dallas, Tuesday, January 17th
Montreal at Detroit, Monday, January 16th
