New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 2/8/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (-275) Canadiens (+220)

Bell Centre is the site where the Montreal Canadiens (25-24-5) will meet the New Jersey Devils (30-19-6) on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has New Jersey at -275 and Montreal is opening at +220. The betting total comes in at 6.5.

The New Jersey Devils had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Penguins in the last game they played. New Jersey accounted for 10 penalty minutes for this contest. Moreover, they had 3 chances on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Devils could have played much better offensively in this game. In the game, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 21 shots they put on net.

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While at even strength, the Devils have allowed the opponent to score 113 goals while scoring 126 of their own. New Jersey Devils opponents have 151 power play opportunities (16th in hockey) and have a total of 25 goals in those attempts. In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the New Jersey Devils have tallied 169 goals (10th in the league) for the season and have allowed 138. New Jersey has attempted 1,617 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.5%. For the season, they have earned 66 points and their points percentage sits at .600. The Devils have seen 1,422 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .903. New Jersey comes into the game with 157 power play opportunities and they have notched 43 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 27.39%.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Nico Daws. Over the course of his time in hockey, Daws has tallied 18 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .409. His save percentage currently sits at .895 for his 2,418 mins guarding the cage. Daws has had 1,219 shot attempts against him and has recorded 1,091 saves. Opponents have scored 128 goals against Daws in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 3.18. He has compiled a mark of 20-22-1 and he has gotten the start in 44 games. Daws has been in net for 48 games throughout his professional hockey career.

In their last game, Montreal squared up with the Kings in a game where the Canadiens went home in defeat by a mark of 6-3. The Canadiens converted 3 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this one but didn't score a goal.

For the season, the Montreal Canadiens are sitting with 158 goals, 55 points, as well as a points percentage of .509. They have permitted 183 goals to be scored by of a combination of 150 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Canadiens have scored 125 goals at even strength and 33 goals (15th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 160 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 20.63%. Montreal has attempted 1,389 shots (30th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.38%, while allowing the opposition 1,591 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 81.97% on their opponents 183 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 88.5%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Sam Montembeault in net. Montembeault has accrued a career mark of 67-79-24 and has played in 184 games. Montembeault's rate of quality starts sits at 52.1% and he has earned 87 quality starts in his professional career. He has recorded 4,941 saves out of the 5,503 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .898. Teams are averaging 4.17 goals/game and he has given up 562 goals overall. He has made the start in 167 contests and has played 8,090 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Montreal (+220)

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