Montreal Canadiens (17-18-7) vs. New Jersey Devils (22-15-3)
Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils 1/17/24 – On Wednesday in an exciting NHL regular season matchup, Montreal Canadiens take on New Jersey Devils for an anticipated battle between these two clubs. While Montreal sits with 17-18-7 record while New Jersey Devils stands 22-15-3 record; fans and bettors alike eagerly anticipate this matchup, as both teams show varying degrees of form this year; creating an intriguing potential picks of daily NHL picks.
Montreal Canadiens’ offense, led by center Nick Suzuki’s 12 goals and 23 assists, has shown its potential yet has struggled for consistency. Mike Matheson and Cole Caufield have also made contributions, yet their main challenge will lie in breaking through New Jersey Devils’ solid defensive unit; taking advantage of power play opportunities effectively as well as scoring chances will be essential for their victory in this matchup.
New Jersey Devils boast an effective offensive line led by left winger Jesper Bratt’s 16 goals and 30 assists to lead their attack. Erik Haula and Tyler Toffoli have also contributed significantly to scoring efforts on behalf of New Jersey. Its fast, precise approach could present Montreal with significant challenges as they attempt to defend against its opponents this season.
Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils 1/17/24 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Prudential Center |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Sam Montembeault vs. Goaltender Vitek Vanecek
Sam Montembeault of the Montreal Canadiens faces Vitek Vanecek of the New Jersey Devils for this pivotal matchup between goaltenders, with Montembeault boasting a save percentage of 0.909 and 2.89 goals against per game averaged, making crucial saves under pressure to keep his team in tight games despite tight contests. Montembeault’s agility and quick reflexes, especially during power plays and penalty kills will be instrumental in blocking offensive efforts from New Jersey Devils players while his 0.684 save percentage will also need careful observation from all those watching closely!
Vitek Vanecek for the Devils offers an alternate style of goaltending. Boasting an 0.882 save percentage and 3.31 goals against per game average, Vanecek has shown flashes of brilliance while at times vulnerable. His challenge will be maintaining consistency throughout the game against top Canadiens scorers like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield who can capitalize on even minor errors made. His performance under pressure, especially late-game scenarios where the Devils may need to defend leads or mount comeback attempts will be crucially important.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
The specific betting odds for the Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils game are yet to be determined. However, given the Devils’ better win-loss record and home advantage, they might be favored in the moneyline. The total odds will hinge on the recent scoring trends of both teams and their defensive records. Bettors should keep an eye on these odds as they are crucial for making informed decisions.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends
The Canadiens have enjoyed an uneven record in recent games, going 2-3. Against the spread, however, they have fared much better, posting a 3-2 record during their last five games; road game performance against the spread stands out particularly strongly at 14-6; totals have seen some balance with two of five going OVER over recent times – showing an increased tendency toward higher scoring games at home – perhaps impacting betting strategies with prop bets or over/under wagers.
New Jersey Devils Betting Trends
The Devils have been in strong form recently, posting four wins out of their last five matches and going 4-1 against the spread in that span – although that suggests some inconsistency in meeting expectations. On their travels however, their road game performance against the spread was decent at 11-9 and, more notably, every total went over during these five contests; an indicator that bettors should take into consideration when considering betting odds on this matchup.
Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils 1/17/24 Betting Picks
Based on analysis and betting trends, this game presents bettors with both challenges and opportunities. The Devils seem to hold an edge at home due to their solid home record and recent form. But canadiens’ strong performance against the spread, particularly on road games, cannot be discounted.
For handicappers’ premium picks, the focus should be on exploiting the Devils’ recent trend of high-scoring games and the Canadiens’ potential to surprise on the road. Prop bets on individual player performance, like goals and assists for team leaders like Suzuki for the Canadiens and Bratt for the Devils, could offer value.
This prediction favors an evenly-contested game in which the Devils emerge victorious due to their offensive prowess and home advantage, although we should expect strong competition from Montreal which may produce an exciting high-scoring affair.
Free Pick and Prediction: New Jersey Devils 4, Montreal Canadiens 3