- The Canadiens are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Devils
- Devils vs. Canadiens Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: MSGS | TSN2 | RDS
The New Jersey Devils (39-34) visit Bell Centre to take on the Montreal Canadiens (45-21) on Apr. 5 in Montreal, QC. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Canadiens are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+154).
The Devils vs. Canadiens Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Devils vs. Canadiens Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Devils vs Canadiens Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Canadiens will win this game with 69.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Devils vs Canadiens Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Devils will cover the spread with 63.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Devils Best Bets & Trends
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Canadiens Best Bets & Trends
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Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 30-46 against the spread this NHL season (-19.55 Units / -17.57% ROI).
- Devils are 39-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units /-2.28% ROI
- Devils are 34-41 when betting the Over for -11.45 Units / -13.49% ROI
- Devils are 41-34 when betting the Under for +4.45 Units /5.35% ROI
Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canadiens are 43-33 against the spread this NHL season (+11.55 Units /9.83% ROI).
- Canadiens are 45-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.45 Units / 13.73% ROI
- Canadiens are 43-31 when betting the Over for +8.4 Units / 9.89% ROI
- Canadiens are 31-43 when betting the Under for -16.05 Units / -19.24% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Canadiens vs Devils
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield (MTL) | -102 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | +145 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | +180 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) | +180 |
| Nico Hischier (NJ) | +220 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | +220 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Canadiens vs Devils
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Newhook (MTL) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -200 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -115 |
| Simon Nemec (NJ) | 0.5 +220 | 0.5 -300 |
| Noah Dobson (MTL) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 1.5 +140 | 1.5 -190 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Canadiens vs Devils
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 -105 | 3.5 -135 |
| Noah Dobson (MTL) | 1.5 -155 | 1.5 +115 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 -130 | 3.5 -105 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -165 |
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens
The Devils are undefeated (23-0) when leading after the second period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .858
The Devils were 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .148
The Devils were 3-28 (.097) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .144
The Devils are 2-23 (.080) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .133
Canadiens: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Canadiens are 44-30 (.595) this season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canadiens are 102-119 (.462) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canadiens are 25-12 (.676) when scoring a power play goal this season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .591
The Canadiens are 23-28 (.451) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Devils have 5 high danger chances while shorthanded this month — most among NHL Teams
The Devils have scored on 11% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Devils have scored on 4% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
Canadiens Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens have 346 cycle chances while tied this season — most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens scored on 29% of second chance opportunities in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Canadiens have averaged 1.26 expected goals per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.05
The Canadiens have 3.7 points per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.7
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have allowed opponents to score on 0% of rush chances against the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Devils allowed opponents to score on 0% of rush chances against the power play last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Devils have 6 successful stick checks while shorthanded this month — most among NHL Teams
The Devils had a .841 slot save percentage last season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
Canadiens Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens have allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens allowed opponents to score on 31% of rush chances in overtime last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Canadiens have allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Canadiens allowed 2.4 rush chances per game in the third period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
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