Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Devils

The Montreal Canadiens square off against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, April 4.

The Canadiens should be able to outscore the Devils and our prediction is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a generous -125 available should you wish to follow suit.

Montreal Canadiens have won their previous seven games. A 3-2 triumph recently occurred on the road at Madison Square Garden when playing New York Rangers. Cole Caufield scored two goals and Alex Newhook bagged the other.

New Jersey Devils have enjoyed four consecutive home wins at Prudential Center. Last time out, Washington Capitals were beaten 7-3. Jack Hughes had 5 points, featuring 2 goals and 3 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Devils triumphed 4-3 when they last played the Habs. This head-to-head was played at Prudential Center. The Devils have enjoyed five consecutive victories against the Habs. They’ve landed 8 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-8-4	2.7	.903	0

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-18-1	3.1	.883	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 26.7 shots on goal, with a 12.2% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 2.0 goals from 29.5 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

Cole Caufield is the top points scorer with 18 points, 11 goals and 7 assists, with Nick Suzuki recording 18 points, 5 goals and 13 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 1.49 goal against average with a .954 save percentage.

The Devils have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 4.2 goals from 29.9 shots on goal, with a 21.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.3 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.1%.

The top points scorer is Jack Hughes with 21 points, 8 goals and 13 assists, while Jesper Bratt is next best after having 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 3.17 GAA with a .857 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

We’re eager to back Montreal Canadiens to triumph in this NHL clash and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -125 that the visitors claim the win.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Canadiens vs Devils stats:

• Canadiens have won 7 consecutive games.
• Canadiens have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Canadiens have won 13 of their last 20 games.

Canadiens Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 55.6% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Montreal can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Match Winner & Total Goals, Puck Line or the Winning Margin lines.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 4 - 2 Devils

We’ve picked out a correct score of 4-2 being landed by the Canadiens. You can secure odds of +1500 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Devils

1-0

Canadiens

+5500

Devils

+5500

2-0

Canadiens

+5000

Devils

+5000

2-1

Canadiens

+1500

Devils

+1500

3-0

Canadiens

+3500

Devils

+3500

3-1

Canadiens

+1900

Devils

+2000

3-2

Canadiens

+850

Devils

+850

4-0

Canadiens

+4500

Devils

+4500

4-1

Canadiens

+1600

Devils

+1700

4-2

Canadiens

+1500

Devils

+1600

4-3

Canadiens

+1000

Devils

+1000

5-0

Canadiens

+7500

Devils

+8000

5-1

Canadiens

+2500

Devils

+2800

5-2

Canadiens

+1600

Devils

+1800

5-3

Canadiens

+2200

Devils

+2200

5-4

Canadiens

+1800

Devils

+1900

6-0

Canadiens

+11000

Devils

+12000

6-1

Canadiens

+6000

Devils

+6600

6-2

Canadiens

+3000

Devils

+3400

6-3

Canadiens

+2800

Devils

+3000

6-4

Canadiens

+4500

Devils

+4500

6-5

Canadiens

+4500

Devils

+4500

7-1

Canadiens

+10000

Devils

+11000

7-2

Canadiens

+7500

Devils

+9000

7-3

Canadiens

+5500

Devils

+6000

7-4

Canadiens

+6000

Devils

+6600

7-5

Canadiens

+10000

Devils

+10000

7-6

Canadiens

+10000

Devils

+11000

8-2

Canadiens

+13000

Devils

+15000

8-3

Canadiens

+13000

Devils

+14000

8-4

Canadiens

+11000

Devils

+12000

8-5

Canadiens

+13000

Devils

+14000

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Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Montreal Canadiens are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -125 about them triumphing means a 56% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +104 about New Jersey Devils.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +104.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Moneyline

Canadiens

-125

Devils

+104

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+140

Tie

+310

Devils

+155

Puck Line

Canadiens -1.5

+190

Devils +1.5

-244

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

Cole Caufield is priced at +900 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and also available at odds of +115 to light the lamp at anytime.

Player Goals

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+115

Anytime

+900

Jack Hughes (Devils)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+190

Anytime

+1300

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+200

Anytime

+1300

Timo Meier (Devils)

First

+200

Anytime

+1400

Nico Hischier (Devils)

First

+210

Anytime

+1400

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

First

+260

Anytime

+1700

Connor Brown (Devils)

First

+320

Anytime

+2000

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

First

+340

Anytime

+2200

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens)

First

+350

Anytime

+2200

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Zack Bolduc (Canadiens)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Brendan Gallagher (Canadiens)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

First

+550

Anytime

+3300

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Jake Evans (Canadiens)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Cody Glass (Devils)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Luke Hughes (Devils)

First

+625

Anytime

+3300

Lenni Hameenaho (Devils)

First

+650

Anytime

+3500

Nick Bjugstad (Devils)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Phillip Danault (Canadiens)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Mike Matheson (Canadiens)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Evgenii Dadonov (Devils)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Joe Veleno (Canadiens)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Paul Cotter (Devils)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Simon Nemec (Devils)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Maxim Tsyplakov (Devils)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

New Jersey Devils Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 11
• Blocks: 10.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 22.7
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 10.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 22.7
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 18.4
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 33.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30.9
• Hits: 16.4
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 4.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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