The Montreal Canadiens (9-3-1) and New Jersey Devils (9-4-0) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Devils are favored at -156 on the moneyline, with the Canadiens +130 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (+104o / -125u).
Let's get into our Canadiens vs. Devils predictions and NHL picks.
Canadiens vs. Devils Prediction
- Pick: Devils Moneyline
Our Montreal vs. New Jersey best bet is on Devils Moneyline, with the best odds currently available at bet365. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
Canadiens vs Devils Odds
| Canadiens Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -192 | 6.5 +104o / -125u | +130 |
| Devils Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +155 | 6.5 +104o / -125u | -156 |
- Canadiens vs. Devils puck line: Devils -1.5 (+155 ), Canadiens +1.5 (-192)
- Canadiens vs. Devils over/under: 6.5 (+104o / -125u)
- Canadiens vs. Devils moneyline: Canadiens +130, Devils -156
- Canadiens vs. Devils best bet: Devils Moneyline
Canadiens vs. Devils Preview
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In the first two dozen games, coaches experiment and the market leans toward the brand name road team. However, the home side owns last change, familiar boards and the comfort of routine, while the opponent adjusts line matches and travel rhythm. That combination turns early marquee nights into statement efforts for the favorite, who can roll four lines, dictate matchups, and bank small edges that will be harder to find later in the year.
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