Analyzing Wednesday’s Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Montreal Canadiens (18-18-7) kick off a 3-game road trip on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils (22-16-3). Puck drop at Prudential Center in Newark is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Canadiens vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Canadiens posted a 4-3 win Monday  against the Colorado Avalanche as a heavy underdog (+180) as the Over (6.5) cashed. While the Habs have picked up at least 1 point in 4 of the past 5 games, Montreal is still 1-1-3 during the span. The Over is 5-3 in the past 8 games, and 8-4 across the past 12 contests.

The Devils were blanked 3-0 on the road against the Boston Bruins as the Under (6) connected. New Jersey has managed a 1-2-1 mark in the past 4 games. The Over is 6-4-1 across the past 11 games overall.