Canadiens vs. Rangers Prediction and Odds - Jan 15, 2023

The NY Rangers square off with the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, commencing at 5:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Canadiens vs. Rangers, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Rangers?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Canadiens-Rangers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rangers a 73% chance of getting the W against the Canadiens.

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Canadiens vs. Rangers Current Odds

• Puck Line: Rangers -1.5 (-140), Canadiens +1.5 (+125)
• Moneyline: Rangers -375, Canadiens +315
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-105/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rangers are -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with -140 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +125.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -375. That means you can risk $375 to win $100, for a total payout of $475, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +315, where you can bet $100 to profit $315, earning a total payout of $415, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (-1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Rangers

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ +125 via DraftKings Sportsbook (4.6% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +315 via PointsBet (3.0% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ -110 via BetMGM (51% probability)

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Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Although the Rangers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Canadiens +1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Rangers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the 3.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

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Canadiens vs. Rangers Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Rangers? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens and Rangers.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Sunday's game.

According to DimersBOT, NY's Mika Zibanejad is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Rangers.

DimersBOT gives Zibanejad a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 42.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 7.9% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.5% probability
• Josh Anderson: 3.5% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 3.4% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 3.2% probability

NY Rangers

• Mika Zibanejad: 9.8% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 7.3% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 6.8% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 5.4% probability
• Kaapo Kakko: 5.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 37.5% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 24.6% probability
• Josh Anderson: 20.3% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 19.8% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 18.3% probability

NY Rangers

• Mika Zibanejad: 42.6% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 36.6% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 35.9% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 28.9% probability
• Kaapo Kakko: 27.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before Canadiens vs. Rangers on Sunday January 15, 2023.

Canadiens vs. Rangers 2023 Game Info

Sunday's game between the Rangers and Canadiens at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to begin at 5:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. NY Rangers
• Date: Sunday January 15, 2023
• Time: 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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