Rangers vs. Canadiens Prediction and Odds - Mar 9, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens face the NY Rangers in NHL action at Bell Centre on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rangers vs. Canadiens, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Rangers vs. Canadiens?

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

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Rangers a 67% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

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Rangers vs. Canadiens Game Odds

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-104), Rangers -1.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Canadiens +235, Rangers -295
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-105/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Rangers, with -104 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rangers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +235. That means you can bet $100 to profit $235, earning a total payout of $335, if they win.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -295, where you can risk $295 to win $100, for a total payout of $395, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 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 all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 55% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +235 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.1% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Rangers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 3.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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

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Rangers vs. Canadiens Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Kreider an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Rangers star is a 36.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 8.0% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 6.2% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 6.0% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 5.1% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 5.1% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 6.7% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 5.8% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.5% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 3.8% probability
• Mike Matheson: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 36.2% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 31.9% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 30.9% probability
• Patrick Kane: 28.1% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 26.9% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 34.1% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 28.4% probability
• Josh Anderson: 24.2% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 22.3% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 17.8% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before Rangers vs. Canadiens on Thursday March 9, 2023.

Rangers vs. Canadiens 2023 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Canadiens and Rangers at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Thursday March 9, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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