Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/2

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The Montreal Canadiens will take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. This NHL regular season game is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+.

Montreal enters the game with a record of 43-21-10. They are ranked third in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The New York Rangers have a record of 31-35-9 and are positioned eighth in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Canadiens vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -149, New York Rangers MoneyLine +127

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are on a roll with a winning streak. They recently won against the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1. The team had 23 shots on goal and scored one power play goal.

In the game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Canadiens won 3-1. They had 18 shots on goal and blocked 32 shots. Nick Suzuki led with 2 goals and 1 assist.

Against the Nashville Predators, the Canadiens won 4-1. They took 32 shots on goal and did not score on the power play. Jacob Fowler made 23 saves and allowed only one goal.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have been on a roll at home. They won three games in a row against the Devils, Panthers, and Blackhawks. Their last home game was a 4-1 win against the Devils, where they recorded 33 hits and 17 blocks.

Key players like Adam Fox and J.T. Miller have contributed in these games. Fox had two assists against the Devils, and Miller scored a goal. Conor Sheary also found the back of the net in these games.

The Rangers’ defense has been solid. They blocked 21 shots against the Panthers and limited the Devils to just one goal. Goaltender Dylan Garand has also been effective, helping the team secure victories.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored with a moneyline of -149 against the New York Rangers at +127. The Canadiens have strong stats, ranking 4th in goals and 3rd in assists this season. Based on these stats, the Canadiens are likely to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the over at -102 and the under at -122. Both teams have shown the ability to score, as seen in their goals and assists rankings. With the projected score of 4-3, the recommendation is to take the over 6.5.