Luc LeBlanc
• Content Editor
3+ years betting experience
Updated:
Apr 5, 2026 , 09:31 AM ET
• 3 min read
LeBlanc’s Prediction: We should expect Cole Caufield to continue firing away as he chases goal No. 50.
EXPERT PICK – PROP
Cole Caufield o3.5 Shots On Goal (+105)
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens NHL
The Montreal Canadiens head back to the Bell Centre to host the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, April 5.
The Canadiens took a 4-3 nailbiter via shootout at the Prudential Center last night and will look to win their ninth consecutive game.
My Devils vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks suggest that Cole Caufield will remain a shooting machine in search of that elusive 50th goal, and his line will continue to push this team amidst a tight Atlantic Division playoff race.
Devils vs Canadiens prediction
Devils vs Canadiens best bet: Cole Caufield Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (+105)
While Cole Caufield missed the opportunity to score his 50th, fittingly on a Saturday night, he’ll have another shot in front of a home crowd. He’s racked up 23 shots in his last five games, hitting the Over four times.
He pestered five shots on goal last night, and seven the game before. The New Jersey Devils did well to keep him from reaching the half-century mark last night, but that didn’t stop the Wisconsin native from firing at all angles.
Expect more of the same tonight, and perhaps he’ll become the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals since Stephane Richer in 1989-90.
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Devils vs Canadiens same-game parlay
The Habs’ top line has served as an envoy for the team’s sudden push for the Atlantic Division crown, and a big part of that is Juraj Slafkovsky.
The Slovak has racked up nine assists in his last 12 games and has a helper in three of his last four. Yet, a Slaf assist astoundingly remains at plus-odds.
Lane Hutson has 74 points, but has also made strides on the other side of the puck. He’s blocked two or more in seven of his last eight, and once again faces a Devils team that ranks fourth in shots on goal.
Devils vs Canadiens SGP
Cole Caufield Over 3.5 SOG
Juraj Slafkovsky Over 0.5 assists
Lane Hutson Over 1.5 blocked shots
Devils vs Canadiens odds
Moneyline: Devils +130 | Canadiens -150
Puck Line: Devils +1.5 (-180) | Canadiens -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115)
Devils vs Canadiens trend
Montreal snapped a five-game losing streak versus New Jersey on Saturday, and have won just two of the last nine against them. Find more NHL betting trends for Devils vs. Canadiens.
How to watch Devils vs Canadiens
Location
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
Date
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Puck drop
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
TSN2
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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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