In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 25th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 24-20-4 this year after they lost to Detroit by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Montreal cut the deficit to 3-1 and 4-2 in the second period, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 45-29, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Dach and Guhle, while Montembeault stopped 41 out of 45 shots in the win.
Prior to that loss, the Canadiens defeated the Lightning by a score of 3-2 and the Rangers by a score of 5-4. Montreal has won four of their last six games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Atlantic standings with 52 points. Montreal has scored 3.02 goals per game and they have allowed 3.31 goals against per game, while also averaging 20.4% on the power play and 81.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 14 goals, 33 assists, and 98 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 24 goals, 20 assists, and 147 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 17-17-3 with a 2.99 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 27-17-6 this season after they defeated Boston by a score of 5-1 in their last game. New Jersey trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the last five goals in the game for the win. The Devils outshot Boston by a total of 34-23, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 3-7 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Hischier, Mercer (2), Noesen, and Hamilton, while Allen stopped all 16 shots that he faced in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Devils lost to the Senators by a score of 2-1 and the Flyers by a score of 3-1. New Jersey has lost four of their last five games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 60 points. New Jersey has scored 3.06 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also averaging 28.9% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led New Jersey with 18 goals, 38 assists, and 185 shots on goal, while Jesper Bratt has added 15 goals, 38 assists, and 112 shots on goal. Jake Allen is 6-8-1 with a 2.66 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage this year.
Why the Canadiens will beat the Devils
- The Canadiens have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Devils have lost six of their last seven games as road favorites.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight road games.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games at Bell Centre following a road loss.
- The Canadiens have won the third period in four of their last five night games against the Devils following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Devils’ last nine games as favorites following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between the Devils and Canadiens have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last nine home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has scored at least one goal in five of the Canadiens’ last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Cole Caufield has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last nine games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last five games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Nico Hischier has scored a goal in four of the Devils’ last five games as road favorites against the Canadiens.
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one point in seven of the Devils’ last eight games at Bell Centre.
Canadiens vs Devils Prediction
New Jersey was able to snap their losing streak with a win over Boston in their last game, but they will be on the road for this contest. The Devils are 13-9-2 on the road this year, while the Canadiens are 13-8-3 at home. Montreal has won two of their last three games and they have played very well over the last month. We have seen the Devils struggle to score goals consistently in recent games, while this Canadiens team has won seven of their last ten. Take Montreal to get the win at home.