Canadiens vs. Rangers Prediction and Odds - Apr 27, 2022

The NY Rangers square off with the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

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

Who will win Canadiens vs. Rangers?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Canadiens-Rangers NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rangers a 67% chance of beating the Canadiens.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Canadiens vs. Rangers

Canadiens vs. Rangers Odds

• Puck Line: Rangers -1.5 (+130), Canadiens +1.5 (-135)
• Moneyline: Rangers -175, Canadiens +155
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+105/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rangers are -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with +130 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -135.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +155, where you can put down $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

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

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Rangers

• Puck Line: Rangers -1.5 @ +130 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.1% edge)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ -175 via Caesars Sportsbook (67% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Even though the Canadiens are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Rangers -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Canadiens vs. Rangers Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Montreal vs. NY Rangers, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Canadiens-Rangers matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Canadiens vs. Rangers Player Props

Who will score an anytime 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.

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

DimersBOT gives Kreider a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Rangers star is a 46.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 6.9% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.8% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.3% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.2% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 3.5% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 9.8% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 8.0% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 7.6% probability
• Kaapo Kakko: 5.2% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 35.6% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 26.4% probability
• Josh Anderson: 23.5% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 22.3% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 21.3% probability

NY Rangers

• Chris Kreider: 46.6% probability
• Mika Zibanejad: 39.3% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 39.2% probability
• Alexis Lafreniere: 26.4% probability
• Kaapo Kakko: 25.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Canadiens vs. Rangers on Wednesday April 27, 2022.

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Canadiens vs. Rangers 2022 Game Info

When do the Rangers play the Canadiens?

• Date: Wednesday April 27, 2022
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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