Devils vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Tips - 18 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 18, 2024, 12:11AM | Published: Jan 16, 2024, 7:01PM

The New Jersey Devils will sqaure off with the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Prudential Center on Thursday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Devils vs Canadiens game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Devils vs Canadiens

Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New Jersey-Montreal NHL game 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Devils a 62% chance of winning against the Canadiens at Prudential Center.

More: Devils vs Canadiens Simulated 10K Times

Devils vs Canadiens: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Prudential Center are shown below:

Head to Head: Devils $1.58, Canadiens $2.68
Line: Devils -1.5 ($2.47), Canadiens +1.5 ($1.65)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.04, Under $1.88

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Devils at $1.58 and the Canadiens at $2.68.

The Devils are 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $2.47 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.65.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.04 and odds for the Under at $1.88.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.

The best site to place a bet on the Devils vs Canadiens game is Betfair, where you can bet against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Devils vs Canadiens: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Montreal at $2.68 with Betfair (0.6% edge)
Line: Devils -1.5 at $2.47 with Betfair (0.8% edge)
Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.04 with Betfair

These Devils vs Canadiens betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.

And while the Devils have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.

Even though the Canadiens are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Devils -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.04) that are available from Betfair.

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Before you get started, explore our comprehensive guide to lay betting on Betfair in Australia for expert tips and insights.

Devils vs Canadiens: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Jersey vs Montreal on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Devils vs Canadiens: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Devils vs Canadiens? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Montreal's Cole Caufield is the most likely player to score the first goal in Devils vs Canadiens.

Caufield has a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Canadiens star has a 38.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Devils First Goal Scorer Tips

Dawson Mercer: 7.5% probability
Nico Hischier: 6.8% probability
Jesper Bratt: 6.6% probability
Timo Meier: 6.2% probability
Tyler Toffoli: 5.9% probability

Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips

Cole Caufield: 7.7% probability
Nick Suzuki: 5.9% probability
Sean Monahan: 4.1% probability
Joel Armia: 4.0% probability
Juraj Slafkovsky: 3.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Devils Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Dawson Mercer: 37.8% probability
Nico Hischier: 36.1% probability
Jesper Bratt: 35.5% probability
Timo Meier: 35.0% probability
Tyler Toffoli: 32.5% probability

Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Cole Caufield: 38.4% probability
Nick Suzuki: 32.1% probability
Sean Monahan: 24.6% probability
Joel Armia: 20.5% probability
Juraj Slafkovsky: 20.1% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the New Jersey vs Montreal match-up at Prudential Center.

As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Devils vs Canadiens: Preview

The game between the Devils and Canadiens at Prudential Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.

Teams: New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens
Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Venue: Prudential Center

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our New Jersey vs Montreal predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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