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Devils vs. Canadiens Prediction: New Jersey Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [2/8/2025]
Our expert prediction for Saturday's New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens matchup.

The Montreal Canadiens will square off with the New Jersey Devils in NHL action at Bell Centre on Saturday, beginning at 1:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Devils as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's New Jersey-Montreal game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Devils are more likely to win, while the Canadiens have a lower chance of victory."
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Devils vs. Canadiens predictions page.
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Devils vs. Canadiens Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Devils and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Devils a 57% chance of beating the Canadiens.
According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Devils vs. Canadiens Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Devils | Canadiens |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | -1.5 (+160) | +1.5 (-188) |
Moneyline | -156 | +136 |
Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Devils vs. Canadiens Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Devils vs. Canadiens matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Devils vs. Canadiens Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Devils vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, New Jersey's Jack Hughes is most likely to score the first goal in Devils vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Hughes a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Devils star is a 41.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
New Jersey Devils
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Jack Hughes | 9.4% |
Timo Meier | 6.7% |
Dawson Mercer | 5.5% |
Montreal Canadiens
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Nick Suzuki | 5.3% |
Cole Caufield | 5.1% |
Patrik Laine | 4.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
New Jersey Devils
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Jack Hughes | 41.5% |
Timo Meier | 33.9% |
Dawson Mercer | 29.3% |
Montreal Canadiens
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Nick Suzuki | 26.9% |
Cole Caufield | 25.9% |
Patrik Laine | 25.2% |
Devils vs. Habs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's action between the Canadiens and Devils at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.
- Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Devils vs. Canadiens matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Devils, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Saturday.
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