Luc LeBlanc
• Content Editor
3+ years betting experience
Updated:
Apr 4, 2026 , 09:24 AM ET
• 3 min read
LeBlanc’s Prediction: Expect Cole Caufield to notch goal No. 50 tonight against the Devils.
EXPERT PICK – PROP
Cole Caufield o0.5 Goals Scored (+130)
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens NHL
With the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference playoff race still very much undecided, the Montreal Canadiens visit the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, April 4.
The Canadiens are on a seven-game heater, while the Devils hang onto postseason hopes.
My Canadiens vs. Devils predictions and NHL picks should come as no surprise, as no one has found the back of the net quite like Cole Caufield has in 2026.
Canadiens vs Devils prediction
Canadiens vs Devils best bet: Cole Caufield anytime goal (+130)
Cole Caufield is as inevitable as they come.
He has a staggering 28 goals in his last 27 games, and his next tally will put him in some historic company as one of the very few Montreal Canadiens to hit the half-century mark. He’s scored in four straight and fired seven shots on goal on Thursday.
It’s only fitting that Mr. Saturday Night will have the opportunity to hit 50 tonight, and he’ll face a middling New Jersey Devils defense. There’s a great chance we’ll witness Habs history at the Prudential Center tonight.
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Rookie phenom Ivan Demidov is similarly scorching-hot, but in a more generous way than Caufield. The 20-year-old has logged an assist in four straight games and leads all rookies in helpers (43).
His presence on the Canadiens’ top power-play unit has increased his prospects of acquiring apples immensely. There’s some serious value here at plus-odds.
While Caufield, Demidov, and company continue to light up the scoresheet, sophomore blue liner Lane Hutson has stepped up in his own zone.
He’s blocked two or more shots in six consecutive games, making his defensive presence known in the absence of Alexandre Carrier (who ranks 10th in the NHL in blocked shots).
Furthermore, New Jersey ranks fourth in the league in shots on goal, so expect Hutson to wear some rubber tonight.
Canadiens vs Devils SGP
Cole Caufield anytime goalscorer
Ivan Demidov Over 0.5 assists
Lane Hutson Over 1.5 blocked shots
Canadiens vs Devils odds
Moneyline: Canadiens -125 | Devils +105
Puck Line: Canadiens -1.5 (+190) | Devils +1.5 (-230)
Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+100) | Under 6.5 (-120)
Canadiens vs Devils trend
New Jersey has won five consecutive games against Montreal, scoring four or more goals in each. Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Devils.
How to watch Canadiens vs Devils
Location
Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Date
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Puck drop
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
Sportsnet East
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Luc has been passionate about sports since he was a child, playing competitive hockey and staying closely tuned to professional leagues. Today, he brings that same energy to his work as a Content Editor, covering NHL games, player props, and betting trends with a sharp, analytical eye.
Since 2023, Luc has been writing picks and analysis for various publications, helping readers discover value in several major sports. While hockey is his specialty, he also closely follows tennis, keeping up with both the ATP and WTA Tours.
A graduate of Saint Mary’s University (BSc, Geography, 2025), Luc approaches sports betting the way he approaches maps and statistics by looking for patterns, trends, and angles that give him an edge. He focuses on research-backed and well-informed picks, spotting correlations, and finding the best opportunities in player props and game markets.
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