The Montreal Canadiens (4-7-2) will aim to stop a four-game losing streak when they square off against the New Jersey Devils (8-5-2) on the road on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Thursday's matchup.
The Canadiens have put up a 2-6-2 record during their last 10 contests. They have scored 26 total goals (seven power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 22.6%) while conceding 42 goals to their opponents.
Devils vs. Canadiens Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Devils 5, Canadiens 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-288)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Devils (-1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils (8-5-2 overall) have a -2-2 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- New Jersey has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Devils are 8-2-2 in the 12 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 18 points).
- In the seven games when New Jersey has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-2-1 record (nine points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 6-2-1 (13 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 2-3-1 (five points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens (4-7-2 overall) have posted a record of -2-2 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- Montreal has earned five points (2-0-1) in its three games decided by one goal.
- This season the Canadiens scored just one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
- Montreal has one point (0-2-1) in three games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Canadiens have earned seven points in their seven games with more than two goals scored.
- Montreal has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered 10 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent, Montreal is 1-2-0 (two points) this season.
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 3-5-2 to record eight points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.53 | Goals Scored | 2.69 | 23rd |
| 7th | 2.8 | Goals Allowed | 4 | 31st |
| 14th | 29.7 | Shots | 24.8 | 31st |
| 8th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 32.3 | 27th |
| 5th | 30.43% | Power Play % | 21.74% | 13th |
| 9th | 83.33% | Penalty Kill % | 82.22% | 14th |
Devils vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
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