Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 11/6/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Canadiens (-145) Devils (+125)

The Montreal Canadiens (9-3-1) are hitting the road to Prudential Center on Thursday where they will compete against the New Jersey Devils (9-4-0). The moneyline on this matchup has the Canadiens at -145 and the Devils are opening at +125. The total is set at 6.5.

The Montreal Canadiens had a decent effort after finishing in a 4-4 tie against the Flyers in their previous contest . The Canadiens had a good offensive output in this game. In the matchup, they tallied a score on 4 out of the 20 shots they tried. In addition, they had 4 attempts on the power play and scored 2 goals. Montreal amassed 19 minutes in the box in this game.

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Montreal Canadiens opponents have earned 45 power play opportunities (10th in the league) and have tallied 11 goals in those attempts. The Canadiens so far have had 352 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .886. Montreal has taken 331 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 14.5%. When at even strength, the Canadiens have surrendered 29 goals while notching 36 themselves. Montreal has accounted for 39 power play chances and they have notched 12 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 30.77%. For the year, they have 19 points and their points percentage is .731. When discussing scoring goals, the Montreal Canadiens have earned 48 goals (3rd in the NHL) this year and have allowed 40.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Jakub Dobes. Opponents have been able to score 52 goals against Dobes in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.48. Dobes has taken the ice for 22 contests throughout his NHL career. His save percentage is at .915 in his 863 mins in the crease. He has a mark of 13-4-3 and he was named the starter in 21 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Dobes has 13 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .619. Dobes has had 611 shot attempts against him and has recorded 559 total saves.

When they took the ice last, New Jersey played the Ducks in a matchup where the Devils ended up losing by a final score of 4-1. The Devils converted 1 goal of the 33 shots on goal they attempted. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this one but weren't able to score a goal.

The Devils have 36 goals at even strength and 10 goals (11th in hockey) while on the power play. New Jersey has attempted 376 shots (17th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 12.23%, while allowing the opposition 375 shots. On the year, the New Jersey Devils are sitting with 46 goals, 18 points, and a points percentage of .692. They have permitted 40 goals to be scored by way of 34 goals at even strength and 6 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 32 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 31.25%. They have a penalty kill rate of 86.67% on their oppositions 45 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 89.3%.

For the opposition you will find Jacob Markstrom patrolling the crease. His opponents are averaging 2.69 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,404 goals overall. Markstrom's percentage of quality starts sits at 53.0% and he has 276 quality starting assignments in his career. He has started in 521 games and has played 28,313 minutes. Markstrom has compiled a career record of 244-214-63 and has been in net for 539 games. He has gathered 13,845 saves out of 15,249 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .908.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Montreal (-145)

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