Jack Hughes has an impressive average of 0.67 goals and has scored more than 0.5 goals in 12 of his last 20 games, making him a strong bet to score over 0.5 goals when the Devils face the Montreal Canadiens tonight. 

Jack Hughes has been a standout player for the New Jersey Devils since his NHL debut in 2019. His rookie season saw him score 21 goals and earn 52 points, earning him a nomination for the Calder Memorial Trophy. This season, Hughes has a season average of 0.67 goals and has scored more than 0.5 goals in 26 games, with over 0.5 goals in 12 of his last 20 games.

When the Devils face the Montreal Canadiens tonight, Hughes has a particularly good chance of scoring over 0.5 goals. In the only game between the two teams this season, Hughes scored twice, helping the Devils to a 5-1 victory. Additionally, the Canadiens are likely to be without rookie defenseman Arber Xhekaj, who has been placed on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury that may keep him out for the rest of the season.

The Devils have been in good form recently, winning 15 of their past 21 games. They have also proven their resilience in the face of a deficit, coming back to win six times in the third period. With Hughes returning from injury on Saturday, recording two assists in the Devils’ 5-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, he and the Devils will be looking to make it three wins in a row against the Canadiens.

Given Hughes' impressive season average, his upward trend of goals in recent games, the weakened defense of the Canadiens, and the Devils' recent success, betting on Jack Hughes to score over 0.5 goals tonight against the Canadiens is a smart decision.