The New Jersey Devils will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Montreal Canadiens invade Prudential Center on Tuesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the New Jersey Devils as -155 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3-2.8 win for the Canadiens. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Jersey Devils bring a 33-25-8 record to the battle against the 25-29-11 Canadiens. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen New Jersey go 32-32-2 so far and the Canadiens go 27-36-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Jersey vs Montreal injuries news.
The Canadiens - Devils odds would favor the Canadiens if the lines were set according to our power ranks. New Jersey is rated No. 20 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Montreal is at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New Jersey Devils No. 16-ranked offense (2.92 goals per game) against a Montreal Canadiens defense that ranks No. 23 at 3.05 goals per game allowed. The Devils Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.3% rate while the Canadiens have a 77.4% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Montreal, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Bruins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -256 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
New Jersey was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Golden Knights. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
- Montreal is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Montreal is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games
- Montreal is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
- New Jersey is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
- New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games
- New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Florida, Thursday, March 8th
New Jersey home to Winnipeg, Thursday, March 8th
