Canadiens vs. Devils prediction: Montreal favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [4/4/2026]

The New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Prudential Center on Saturday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Canadiens a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the Devils.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Canadiens vs. Devils matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Habs vs. Devils prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Canadiens and Devils, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Canadiens a 53% chance of defeating the Devils.

According to our model, the Devils (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.

Canadiens vs. Devils odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Canadiens	Devils
Puck Line	-1.5 (+195)	+1.5 (-230)
Moneyline	-125	+105
Total	o6.5 (-105)	u6.5 (-114)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Canadiens vs. Devils picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Puck Line	Canadiens -1.5	+195
Moneyline	Devils	+105
Total	Under 6.5	-114

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Canadiens vs. Devils player props

Who will score a goal in Canadiens vs. Devils?

According to our model, Jack Hughes is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Devils.

Our projections give Hughes a 40.1% chance of scoring a goal at Prudential Center, while the star is an 8.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	39.9%
Nick Suzuki	29.0%
Ivan Demidov	26.9%
Alex Newhook	26.5%
Juraj Slafkovsky	23.7%

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	40.1%
Timo Meier	33.3%
Nico Hischier	31.9%
Jesper Bratt	28.9%
Dawson Mercer	22.8%

First goal scorer predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	7.8%
Nick Suzuki	5.6%
Alex Newhook	5.2%
Ivan Demidov	5.1%
Juraj Slafkovsky	4.5%

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	8.3%
Nico Hischier	6.6%
Timo Meier	6.4%
Jesper Bratt	5.1%
Dawson Mercer	3.8%

Habs vs. Devils game-day updates and essential details

Saturday's action between the Devils and Canadiens at Prudential Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

Conclusion

We predict the Canadiens, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Devils on Saturday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Canadiens vs. Devils insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.

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