Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/24/2024]

NHL action continues on Saturday at 2:00PM ET as the Montreal Canadiens face off with the favored New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center.

Dimers.com's full preview for Saturday's Canadiens vs. Devils matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Canadiens vs. Devils Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Canadiens and Devils 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Devils a 65% chance of beating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.

Canadiens vs. Devils Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Canadiens	Devils
Puck Line	+1.5 (-118)	-1.5 (+100)
Moneyline	+200	-245
Total	o6.5 (-130)	u6.5 (+110)

• The Devils are -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with +100 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -118.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -245, which means you can risk $245 to win $100 for a total payout of $345 if they get the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +200, where you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, as well as the best odds for the Under at +110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Canadiens vs. Devils Picks

Our predictions, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our best NHL bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-118
Moneyline	Canadiens	+200
Total	Under 6.5	+110

While the Devils are more likely to win the game, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the 1.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+110) that are available from BetMGM.

Canadiens vs. Devils Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Devils?

According to our model, New Jersey's Jack Hughes is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Devils.

Our projections give Hughes an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Devils star is a 41.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	6.5%
Nick Suzuki	6.1%
Juraj Slafkovsky	4.2%
Alex Newhook	4.0%
Josh Anderson	3.2%

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	8.1%
Nico Hischier	7.0%
Tyler Toffoli	6.9%
Jesper Bratt	6.4%
Timo Meier	5.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	37.5%
Nick Suzuki	31.5%
Juraj Slafkovsky	26.1%
Alex Newhook	24.3%
Josh Anderson	19.8%

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	41.2%
Nico Hischier	36.9%
Tyler Toffoli	36.7%
Jesper Bratt	33.1%
Timo Meier	29.4%

Habs vs. Devils Game Information

Saturday's action between the Devils and Canadiens at Prudential Center is scheduled to start at 2:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Saturday February 24, 2024
• Time: 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

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Conclusion

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