New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 1/25/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC
TV: TSN
Odds/Point Spread: Devils (-128) Canadiens (+106)
The New Jersey Devils (27-17-6) are headed to Bell Centre on Saturday where they will try to defeat the Montreal Canadiens (24-19-4). The moneyline on this contest has New Jersey at -128 and Montreal is at +106. The betting total is set at 6.5.

The New Jersey Devils were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 2-1 loss against the Senators in their previous contest . New Jersey recorded 6 penalty mins in this matchup. In addition, they had 1 power play opportunity but didn't net one. The Devils could have played much better offensively in the loss. For the game, they converted 1 of the 26 shots they attempted.
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When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the New Jersey Devils have racked up 153 goals (11th in the National Hockey League) this season and have conceded 125. For the season, the have a total of 60 points and their points percentage comes in at .600. New Jersey has tallied 142 power play chances and they have scored 41 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 28.87%. When at even strength, the Devils have surrendered 101 goals while notching 112 on offense. New Jersey has attempted 1,470 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.4%. The Devils have seen 1,279 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .902. New Jersey Devils opponents have earned 137 power play opportunities (12th in the NHL) and have scored 24 goals in those attempts.
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The man in goal for this game is Jake Allen. The opposition has racked up 1,152 goals versus Allen in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.85. Allen has played in 444 contests during his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .907 for his 24,230 mins in the crease. He has amassed a mark of 201-176-43 and was named the starter in 421 games. In his career, Allen has compiled 220 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .523. Allen has had 12,428 shot attempts taken against him and he has 11,276 total saves.
Their last time out, Montreal faced the Lightning in a matchup where the Canadiens ended up with the victory by a final score of 3-2. The Canadiens scored 3 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play opportunities in this matchup and recorded 1 out of those chances.
For the season, the Montreal Canadiens have accounted for 143 goals, 52 points, in addition to a points percentage of .553. They have allowed 155 goals to be scored by of a combination of 125 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Canadiens have scored 113 goals at even strength and 30 goals (13th in the league) while on the power play. They have a tally of 144 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 20.83%. Montreal has attempted 1,220 shots (29th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.72%, while allowing the other team 1,362 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 81.71% on their opponents 164 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 88.6%.
Across the ice you will find Sam Montembeault protecting the goal. Opponents are averaging 4.08 goals/game and he has relinquished 549 goals overall. Montembeault's quality start rate sits at 52.8% and he has 86 quality starts in his career. He has made the start in 163 contests and has been on the ice for 8,080 mins. Montembeault is sitting with a lifetime record of 66-76-24 and has played in 180 contests. He has tallied 4,834 saves out of 5,383 shots tried, giving him a rate of .898.
Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?
Guy's Pick: Take Montreal (+106)
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