Prop Bets: Montréal Canadiens VS New York Rangers 2025-12-13
Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers: A Tale of Two Jersey Colors (and Power Plays)
The Montreal Canadiens, road warriors with a 9-3-2 record, are here to ruin the New York Rangers’ home-cooked disaster of a season. The Rangers, owners of a 3-8-3 home record, have turned Madison Square Garden into a modern-day crypt—quiet, chilly, and best avoided after dark. But fear not, bookmakers! The Rangers are still favored at -139, while the Canadiens (+117) are the unloved underdog with the audacity to actually win on the road.
Key Stats to Know:
- The Canadiens’ power play (25.6%, 5th in NHL) is a well-oiled machine, led by Nick Suzuki (9 assists in 10 games) and rookie Ivan Demidov (5-game assist streak). Bet on Suzuki to rack up another assist (implied probability: ~69%) or Demidov to keep his streak alive (~71%).
- The Rangers are on a three-game losing streak, including a 3-0 shutout to the Blackhawks. Their goaltender, Jacob Fowler, is 1-2 in his NHL career, which is about as reliable as a toaster in a monsoon.
- The puck line has Montreal at +1.5 (-217), meaning they’ll “cover” if they don’t lose by more than a coffee break. The Rangers must win by two or more to satisfy the spread (-1.5, +217).
- Over/Under: 5.5 goals. With the Canadiens’ scoring punch and the Rangers’ porous home defense, over is the logical choice (implied probability: ~55%).
Why the Canadiens Might Win:
They’ve only lost once in regulation on the road since October. Their second-line trio (Demidov, Suzuki, Slafkovsky) is hotter than a Zamboni on a summer day. And let’s be real—the Rangers’ home record is worse than my dating profile.
Why the Rangers Might Win:
They’re favored for a reason. If Jake Evans returns and Jacob Fowler stops looking like a man who just realized he’s out of milk, they could pull this off. But don’t count on it.
Final Prediction:
The Canadiens will win 3-2 in a game that feels longer than a Zamboni’s shift. Suzuki and Demidov will each record an assist, the power play will score once (because it’s 2025 and magic still exists), and the Rangers’ home crowd will spend the third period collectively questioning life choices.
Bet: Take Montreal +1.5 (-217). It’s a “lose less badly” play, and honestly? That’s the Rangers’ specialty right now.
Note: This prediction assumes the Rangers aren’t wearing their “centennial jerseys” again. Dark-on-dark looks sharp, but it’s basically a invisibility cloak for goalies. 🏆🏒
Created: Dec. 13, 2025, 10:11 p.m. GMT