New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Odds

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The Rangers will play the Canadiens on Saturday, October 18th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

Learn more about NHL Betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain money line, total and puck line bets. Plus, a great discussion about exotic bets like NHL parlays and props.


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Key Matchup Stats

The 2025-26 NHL regular season is off the ground for the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens. Let's review some key performance data in time for the puck drop at center circle. Though it's still early, keep tabs on the following stats as the season progresses.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Rangers have started the 2025-26 regular season with a 95.33 power ranking. The Montreal Canadiens currently posses a 98.67 power ranking as the season gets underway.
  • Away New York Rangers - The New York Rangers have a 2-0-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league so far for away team wins. The New York Rangers currently rank 4th for away team losses.
  • Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens have begun 2025-26 regular season with a 2-0-0 record as a home team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for home team wins, while they also sit 4th for home team losses.
  • Goals Scored - At this early stage in the regular season, the New York Rangers rank 10th (11), with the Montreal Canadiens ranking 3rd (18) in the league for goals scored.
  • Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team, the New York Rangers stand 12th (9), while the Montreal Canadiens rank 8th (14) so far in the NHL 2025-26 regular season.
  • Team Records - The New York Rangers have a 2-3-1 record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 4-1-0 record in the first weeks of the regular season.

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Hocus pocus...the 2025-26 NHL season is now underway...with the Rangers and Canadiens facing off in Montreal on Saturday...October 18th.

The Rangers have a 2-3-1 standing...while the Canadiens are sitting pretty at 4-1-0...goals scored: 11 for New York...18 for Montreal...it's sure to be a magical matchup.

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Best Rangers at Canadiens Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

New York Rangers		Favorite

Montreal Canadiens
+105 BetMGM
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-125 BetMGM
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The Montreal Canadiens are the -125 moneyline favorite. Risk $125 to win $100 on the Montreal Canadiens at BetMGM. The New York Rangers are the +105 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $105 on the New York Rangers. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
6 o -110 BetMGM
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6 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 6 goals. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 6 goals. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Puck Line Betting Odds
Underdog

New York Rangers		Favorite

Montreal Canadiens
+1.5 -225 BetMGM
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-1.5 +185 BetMGM
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The Montreal Canadiens have a -1.5 +185 puck line at BetMGM OH. They are the puck line favorite in this matchup. The New York Rangers have a +1.5 -225 puck line at BetMGM OH. The New York Rangers are the puck line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens NHL game on Saturday, October 18th, 2025?

The Montreal Canadiens are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Rangers are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens NHL game on Saturday, October 18th, 2025?

The best over line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the puck line for the New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens NHL game on Saturday, October 18th, 2025?

The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 +185 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Rangers are +1.5 -225 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.

NHL Odds Example

NHL Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Rangers
Canadiens
10/18/25 7:08pm EDT
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • New York Rangers bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for New York Rangers is 48.78%.
  • Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 55.56%.

New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets

NHL Prop Bets
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BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Rangers
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
10/18/25 7:08pm EDT
Yes -175No +130Bet
Canadiens
Total Goals
NYR at MTL
10/18/25 7:08pm EDT
3 o -1353 u -105Bet
Rangers
Total Goals
NYR at MTL
10/18/25 7:08pm EDT
3 o -1023 u -135Bet
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
NYR at MTL
10/18/25 7:08pm EDT
Yes +6600Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 NHL Regular Season Standings - New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens
Team GP W L OTL wPct Pts ROW GF GA Diff Home Away SO L10 Strk
Montreal Canadiens107300.7001473630+6.03-1-04-2-00-07-3-0W1
New York Rangers93420.3338321210.00-4-13-0-10-03-4-2OT1

New York Rangers & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds

Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.

New York Rangers Stanley Cup Odds
2025-26 New York Rangers Stanley Cup Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Rangers		+3000
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Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds
2025-26 Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Canadiens		+3500
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New York Rangers & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages

Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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