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Rangers vs. Canadiens Prediction: Rangers Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [1/19/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Sunday's NY Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens matchup.
The Montreal Canadiens will square off with the NY Rangers in NHL action at Bell Centre on Sunday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Rangers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NY Rangers-Montreal game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Rangers with a win probability of 52%, while the Canadiens have 48%."
For further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Rangers vs. Canadiens predictions page.
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Rangers vs. Habs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's matchup between the Canadiens and Rangers at Bell Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Rangers vs. Canadiens matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any NY Rangers vs. Montreal picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Rangers vs. Canadiens Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Rangers and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Rangers a 52% chance of defeating the Canadiens.
According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying under.
Rangers vs. Canadiens Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rangers | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+205) | +1.5 (-238) |
| Moneyline | -115 | -102 |
| Total | o6.5 (-105) | u6.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rangers vs. Canadiens Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Rangers vs. Canadiens matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Rangers vs. Canadiens Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Montreal's Patrik Laine is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Laine a 6.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Canadiens star is a 33.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 6.0% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 5.7% |
| Chris Kreider | 5.7% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | 6.7% |
| Cole Caufield | 6.3% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.2% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 33.1% |
| Chris Kreider | 31.6% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 30.3% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | 33.7% |
| Cole Caufield | 31.8% |
| Nick Suzuki | 27.7% |
Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Sunday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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