Montreal Canadiens (4-7-2) vs. New Jersey Devils (8-5-2)
November 7, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: New Jersey Devils -213 / Montreal Canadiens +167; Over/Under: +6.5
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The Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils meet Thursday in NHL action from the Prudential Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction.
Montreal Canadiens Recap
The Montreal Canadiens come into this one looking to rebound after a 3-2 OT loss to the Calgary Flames last time out. After this game, Montreal will head to Toronto for a matchup against the rival Maple Leafs.
Canadiens Drop Fourth Straight
Nick Suzuki has a team-high 13 points with 4 goals and a team-high 9 assists while Cole Caufield has 11 points with a team-high 10 goals. Mike Matheson has 9 assists while Juraj Slafkovsky has 8 points with 7 assists and Lane Hutson has 7 assists as well on the year. Brendan Gallagher has 6 points with 5 goals while Joel Armia and Jake Evans each have 6 points with 2 goals and 4 assists. In goal for Montreal, Sam Montembeault has gone 3-5-1 with a 3.37 GAA and a .897 save percentage while Cayden Primeau is 1-2-1 with a 4.38 GAA and an .861 save percentage this season.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Devils have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have won six of the Devils’ last eight games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last nine games between the Canadiens and Devils.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
New Jersey Devils Recap
The New Jersey Devils come into this one looking to build on their 3-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers last time out. After this game, New Jersey will head on the road for a game against the New York Islanders.
Devils Looking To Build Momentum
Nico Hischier has a team-high 16 points with a team-high 10 goals while Jesper Bratt has 15 points with a team-high 12 assists. Stefan Noesen and Timo Meier each have 13 points with 6 goals and 7 assists apiece while Jack Hughes has 12 points with 4 goals and 8 assists. Paul Cotter has 9 points with 6 goals and 3 assists. Erik Haula has 8 points with 4 goals and 4 assists while Dawson Mercer’s 8 points have come on 3 goals and 5 assists and Dougie Hamilton has 8 points with 7 assists on the year. Jacob Markstrom has gone 5-4-1 with a 2.62 GAA and a .907 save percentage while Jake Allen is 3-1-1 with a 2.60 GAA and a .904 save percentage in goal for the Devils this season.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Canadiens have lost each of their last 11 Thursday road games.
- The Devils have won 13 of their last 17 games against the Canadiens.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at Prudential Center after coming off overtime.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Canadiens’ last three games.
New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
I’m on the Devils here. Normally I’m not a big fan of backing the Devils at hefty prices because I’m still not sure that I’m really a believer in this team. However, the Devils are the team playing far better right now, and New Jersey’s goaltending has stepped up to bat more often than not in recent weeks. Montreal continues to struggle and I think this is a Devils spot where they smoke the Canadiens. Give me New Jersey here.
