Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils 2/21/23 – Montreal’s Canadiens will take on the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Montreal holds a record of 23-29-4. New Jersey’s record is 37-14-5. Each of the teams met once in this season, with New Jersey winning. NHL betting picks predicted the New Jersey Devils to claim the victory again against the Montreal Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Prudential Center
Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Betting Odds
Canadiens
Moneyline: +270
Puckline: +1.5 (+125)
Total: 6.5 over (-118)
Devils
Moneyline: -357
Puckline: -1.5 (-145)
Total: 6.5 under (-102)
Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Analysis
Montreal Canadiens was the underdog in their previous match and lost 5-1 to Toronto Maple Leafs. Josh Anderson scored the only goal. Jake Allen was responsible for five goals in 41 shots. Montreal’s offense has been very poor. Montreal’s Habs are 29th in goals per match and 30th in shots. In six of their ten most recent games, they scored no more than three goals. The Habs have been very poor in defense and goaltending. Montreal is 29th in goals against per match and 28th for shots against per match.
New Jersey Devils was the favorite in their last match and beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-2. Dawson Mercer scored two goals. Erik Haula was credited with two assists. MacKenzie Blackwood stopped 23 of the 25 shots faced. Recent offense has been excellent for the Devils. In eight of their last ten games, they scored at least three goals. New Jersey is ranked sixth in goals per match and fourth in shots. New Jersey’s defense and goaltending are both excellent. They are ranked third in goals against per match and fourth in shots against per match. They have the most assists of all the league’s defensemen.
Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal’s last 6 games. Montreal are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games. Montreal are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games against New Jersey. Montreal are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal’s last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 6 games. New Jersey are 13-4 SU in their last 17 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 7 games against Montreal. New Jersey are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey’s last 7 games when playing at home against Montreal.
Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Free Pick
Montreal has been dominated by New Jersey in recent matches. Montreal has had a difficult road matchup. They have been lacking in defense and goaltending. New Jersey will win this matchup if they play at home and have a lot of success against Montreal. Latest NHL betting odds are favorable for the New Jersey Devils to win and cover the puckline.
Free Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5 (-145)
