Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/17/2024]

The New Jersey Devils will take on the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Prudential Center on Wednesday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Wednesday'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 innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Devils 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Devils a 62% chance of beating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

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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 (-148)	-1.5 (+134)
Moneyline	+170	-178
Total	o6.5 (-102)	u6.5 (-105)

• The Devils are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with +134 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -148.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -178, which means you can risk $178 to win $100 for a total payout of $278 if they get the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +170, where you can bet $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -102, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

As always, check out the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Canadiens vs. Devils Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-148
Moneyline	Canadiens	+170
Total	Under 6.5	-105

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

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Canadiens vs. Devils Player Props

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

According to our model, Montreal's Cole Caufield is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Devils.

Our projections give Caufield a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Canadiens star is a 38.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	7.7%
Nick Suzuki	5.9%
Sean Monahan	4.1%
Joel Armia	4.0%
Juraj Slafkovsky	3.2%

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Dawson Mercer	7.5%
Nico Hischier	6.8%
Jesper Bratt	6.6%
Timo Meier	6.2%
Tyler Toffoli	5.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	38.4%
Nick Suzuki	32.1%
Sean Monahan	24.6%
Joel Armia	20.5%
Juraj Slafkovsky	20.1%

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Dawson Mercer	37.8%
Nico Hischier	36.1%
Jesper Bratt	35.5%
Timo Meier	35.0%
Tyler Toffoli	32.5%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of the Canadiens vs. Devils on Wednesday January 17, 2024.

Habs vs. Devils Game Information

Wednesday's game between the Devils and Canadiens at Prudential Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Wednesday January 17, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

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Conclusion

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