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Devils vs. Canadiens Prediction: New Jersey Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [2/8/2025]

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Written by Nick Slade

Our expert prediction for Saturday's New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens matchup.

New Jersey Devils-Montreal Canadiens Predictions and Game Preview.
Bell Centre sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens this Saturday.

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.

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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.

Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Devils vs. Canadiens matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any New Jersey vs. Montreal picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Devils, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Saturday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Devils vs. Canadiens insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Nick Slade
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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