The Montreal Canadiens get a visit from the New Jersey Devils in NHL Betting Odds action on Thursday.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.3-2 win for the Canadiens. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Montreal Canadiens are 13-14-4 overall while the New Jersey Devils are 17-9-4. As for the totals, Montreal is 15-14-2 on the OU, and New Jersey is 16-13-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Montreal vs New Jersey injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 27-rated New Jersey Devils taking on the No. 9-rated Montreal Canadiens in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Montreal Canadiens No. 24-ranked offense (2.74 goals per game) against a New Jersey Devils defense that ranks No. 18 at 3.07 goals per game allowed. The Canadiens Sportsbook has clicked at a 18% rate while the Devils have a 82.57% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, New Jersey was a 5-1 Sportsbook at home against the Kings. Bettors on New Jersey at +102 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Montreal, they were a 6-2 loser as they battled the Oilers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Oilers at +135 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
New Jersey home to Dallas, Friday, December 15th
Montreal at Ottawa, Saturday, December 16th
