Read our Canadiens vs Devils pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Newark. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Canadiens visit Newark with a record of 4-7-2.
- The Canadiens come into the game ranked 29th in shots on goal.
- The Canadiens are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Penguins.
- The Devils are currently 8-5-2.
- New Jersey are currently 12th in assists this season..
- The Devils are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Flames.
Canadiens vs Devils Preview
Betting on today's Canadiens and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Devils being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Canadiens.
Canadiens vs. Devils Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils
- Where: Newark at Prudential Center
- Date: Thursday, November 7th
- Betting Odds NJ -1.5, MON +250 | NJ -307 O/U 6.5
Canadiens Preview: Can the Canadiens Pull Off a Win at Newark?
Montreal fell to 4-7-2 with a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.
After trailing 2-0, Christian Dvorak scored for Montreal in the third period, but the Penguins added an empty-net goal to seal the game. The Canadiens struggled with giveaways, committing 20 in the loss.
Montreal’s offense managed just one goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak found the net for the first time this season, scoring 5:32 into the third period. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the year, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist.
The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless through the first two periods. They finished the game with 20 giveaways.
Montreal's defense allowed the first two goals of the game, both from Sidney Crosby, at 4:03 in the first period and 1:20 in the second. Crosby's second goal came on a power play. The Canadiens closed the gap to 2-1 in the third period, but they conceded an empty-netter with just 45 seconds remaining. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves, posting a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.
Devils Preview: Does New Jersey Have What it Takes at Home?
New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped them to 8-5-2 this season. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.
All the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames finding the net at 14:26, 14:54, and 16:45. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.
In their latest outing against Calgary, the Devils were shut out, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. This marked the first time this season they were held scoreless.
New Jersey struggled with giveaways, turning the puck over 19 times. They were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities and didn’t score in any period.
Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. The first goal came at 14:26 into the period, followed by another at 14:54. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.
Canadiens vs Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Canadiens have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last ten games at home, the Devils have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- The last three games that New Jersey was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Although the Canadiens have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 2-3.
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Canadiens vs Devils Free Pick
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