Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Prediction NHL Picks 11/7/24

In this article, we will formulate a Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 7th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 4-7-2 this season after they lost to Calgary in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Montreal led 2-1 in the third, but they allowed the Flames to tie the game and allowed a goal just seven seconds into overtime for the loss. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 35-24, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Armia and Gallagher, while Montembeault stopped 32 out of 35 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Canadiens lost three in a row against Pittsburgh, Washington, and Seattle. Montreal has scored 2.69 goals per game and they have allowed 4.00 goals against per game, while also going 21.7% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with four goals, nine assists, and 29 shots on goal, while Sam Montembeault is 3-5-1 with a 3.37 goals-against average and a .897 save percentage this year. 

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview 

The New Jersey Devils are 8-5-2 this year after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 3-0 in their last game. New Jersey scored once in all three periods and played great defense in the shutout win. The Devils were outshot by a total of 31-16, won 51.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Bratt, Meier, and Noesen, while Allen stopped all 31 shots that he faced in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Devils lost to Calgary by a score of 3-0 but did beat Vancouver and Anaheim before that. New Jersey has scored 3.53 goals per game and they have allowed 2.80 goals against per game, while also going 30.4% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Nico Hischier has led New Jersey with 10 goals, six assists, and 46 shots on goal, while Jacob Markstrom is 5-4-1 with a 2.62 goals against average and a .907 save percentage. 

Why the Devils will beat the Canadiens

• The Canadiens have lost 14 of their last 15 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Devils have won three of their last four games.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games at Prudential Center after coming off overtime.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in three of the Canadiens’ last four games.
• The Devils have won the third period in each of their last five home games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Devils’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Canadiens’ last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goal line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 13 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Devils’ last nine night games at Prudential Center.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jesper Bratt has recorded an assist in each of the Devils’ last five home games.
• Nico Hischier has scored at least one goal in four of the Devils’ last five games at Prudential Center.
• Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last six night games at Prudential Center.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Cole Caufield has recorded an assist in each of his four previous road appearances against the Devils.
• Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in five of the Canadiens’ last six games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

Montreal comes into this matchup trying to snap their four-game losing streak, but they are just 1-3-1 on the road this season. New Jersey is 3-2-2 at home, but they have won three of their last four. The Devils have been the much better team when looking at the numbers and I can’t trust this Montreal defense that is allowing 4.00 goals against per game. Take the Devils -1.5 here.