The Canadiens will play the Devils on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Montreal Canadiens take on the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Montreal Canadiens now have a 97.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the New Jersey Devils starting this game with a 88.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens start this game with a 22-8-8 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Montreal Canadiens rank 14th for away team losses.
- Home New Jersey Devils - The New Jersey Devils head to the first puck drop with a 20-15-2 record as a home team, putting them 7th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Montreal Canadiens rank 5th (265) for goals scored. The New Jersey Devils currently sit 23rd (212) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Montreal Canadiens rank 12th (236) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the New Jersey Devils have allowed 230 goals this season, resulting in a 17th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Montreal Canadiens have a 2-5 shootout win-loss record, with the New Jersey Devils sporting a 4-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Montreal Canadiens have a 44-21-10 record and the New Jersey Devils hold a 39-34-2 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Montreal Canadiens face off against New Jersey Devils on April 4th...in crucial battle for playoff seeding. Canadiens hold 98 points with 44-21-10 record...while Devils trail with 80 points from 39-34-2 standing.
Ah, the magic of the NHL season's final games, where every point counts...as teams jockey for the best playoff positions. Canadiens aim to improve 0.587 win percentage...while Devils fight to raise their 0.520 win percentage.
Behold, the standings of both teams laid out for your viewing pleasure...as they clash on the ice in a battle of wits and skills. Make your predictions...for the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets on this showdown.
To all fans and bettors, heed this call to action...and place your wagers on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM. The excitement is palpable...as the fate of these teams hangs in the balance on the ice.
In the world of hockey, anything can happen...so tune in for a magical evening of fast-paced action and thrilling competition. May the best team prevail...and may the gods of hockey smile upon the victors in this epic clash of titans.
Best Canadiens at Devils Odds
| Underdog New Jersey Devils | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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| Underdog New Jersey Devils | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Montreal Canadiens are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Jersey Devils are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 +195 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the New Jersey Devils are +1.5 -235 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Canadiens
Devils
4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | -125+105 |
- New Jersey Devils bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for New Jersey Devils is 48.78%.
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 55.56%.
Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Canadiens
Devils
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes -200No +150Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
MTL at NJD 4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
Devils
Total Goals
MTL at NJD 4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1203 u -115Bet |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at NJD 4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +4000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jack Hughes
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at NJD 4/04/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x - Montreal Canadiens | 82 | 48 | 24 | 10 | 0.585 | 106 | 44 | 283 | 256 | +27.0 | 24-15-2 | 24-9-8 | 4-5 | 7-3-0 | L1 |
| e - New Jersey Devils | 82 | 42 | 37 | 3 | 0.512 | 87 | 38 | 230 | 254 | -24.0 | 21-17-3 | 21-20-0 | 4-1 | 5-4-1 | L1 |
Montreal Canadiens & New Jersey Devils Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +850 Bet |
No Stanley Cup TM New Jersey Devils YR: futures available
Montreal Canadiens & New Jersey Devils Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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