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New Jersey Devils Favored to Beat Montreal Canadiens in Eastern Conference Showdown

In this preview, the New Jersey Devils are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens in an Eastern Conference battle. The Devils are currently in fifth place with a record of 30-30-3, while the Canadiens are in 13th place with a record of 25-24-5. The game is scheduled to start at 3:35 pm EST. The Devils are the betting favorite with a line of -155, which has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for the prediction of this Devils/Canadiens matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Devils -155 | Canadiens +138
• Spread: Devils -1.5 (+147) | Canadiens +1.5 (-191)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 61%.

New Jersey vs Montreal Stats

New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils suffered a 3-1 loss to the Las Vegas Knights, their second loss in three games, hindering their progress towards the third spot in the Eastern Conference by two points. Ondrej Palat scored their only goal in the game, with goalie Jake Allen making 37 saves. They have a 2-3 record in their last five games and are still without captain Nico Hischier due to injury. Looking to bounce back in their next game against the Canadiens, the Devils are currently ranked 13th in the NHL for goals per game, 7th in shots per game, and 15th in shooting percentage. Defensively, they are fourth in goals against average, 24th in shots allowed, and sixth in save percentage. Additionally, they rank 8th in penalty minutes per game and third on the penalty-kill. Key injuries include Jonas Siegenthaler, Nico Hischier, Erik Haula, and Jacob Markstrom. RW Nathan Bastian is day-to-day, with the team's power ranking at 11 and a 30-20-6 season record to date.

Montreal Canadiens Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens returned home after a 1-2 West Coast trip, ending with a 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Mike Matheson, Alexandre Carrier, and Logan Mailloux scored goals, but the Kings pulled away with four third-period goals. Goalie Jakub Dobes made 31 saves. Despite being in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, the Canadiens are only six points from a playoff spot. They are 17th in goals per game, 30th in shots per game, and have a solid shooting percentage but struggle defensively. Key players are dealing with injuries. The Canadiens have a power ranking of 15, with the 16th ranked offense and 29th ranked defense. They are 25-24-5 overall.

New Jersey Devils Favored to Secure Victory Against Montreal Canadiens

The New Jersey Devils appear to have a favorable money line as they go head-to-head with the Montreal Canadiens on the road. Montreal is coming back from a challenging 1-2 West Coast trip, where they struggled to prevent goals from being scored. This weakness in their defense bodes well for the Devils, who rank 7th in the NHL in shots per game. With their strong offensive capabilities, the Devils are likely to have a high-scoring game against the Canadiens. On the other hand, Montreal ranks low at 30th in the NHL in save percentage, while the Devils excel at 6th place. Additionally, the Devils have previously won both games against the Canadiens this season. Given these factors, it is recommended to consider betting on the Devils to secure a significant victory in their quest for a top four spot in the Eastern Conference.

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