In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 23rd at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 17-28-5 this year after they defeated Washington by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vancouver trailed 2-0 in the first period, but they scored the next four goals and they escaped with the win. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 32-25, won 38.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Boeser, Kane, O’Connor, and Hronek, while Lankinen stopped 29 out of 32 shots, which was a .906 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Islanders by a score of 4-3 and the Oilers by a score of 6-0. The Canucks have lost 11 of their last 12 games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 39 points. Vancouver has scored 2.58 goals per game and they have allowed 3.64 goals against per game, while also going 19.3% on the power play and 71.3% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 13 goals and 16 assists, while Filip Hronek has added four goals and 25 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Kevin Lankinen, who is 7-14-4 with a 3.39 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this year.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 26-22-2 this season after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 2-1 in their last game. New Jersey scored two goals in the second period and they were able to play great defense in the third to get the win. The Devils were out shot by a total of 23-17, won 38.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Glass and Gritsyuk, while Allen stopped 22 out of 23 shots, which was a .957 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New Jersey defeated the Flames by a score of 2-1, but lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-1 before that. The Devils have won four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 54 points. New Jersey has scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.02 goals against per game, while also going 20.3% on the power play and 78.0% on the penalty kill this season. Nico Hischier has led New Jersey with 15 goals and 22 assists, while Jesper Bratt has added 11 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jacob Markstrom, who is 13-11-1 with a 3.27 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this season.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Canucks have lost each of their last nine home games following a win.
- The Devils have won eight of their last nine road games against the Canucks.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Devils and Canucks.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine home games following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last nine games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Canucks’ last nine home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last eight games as home underdogs.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- David Kampf has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last three home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Drew O’Connor has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last four home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Dougie Hamilton has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances.
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of his last six appearances against the Canucks.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (3.64).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (71.34%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.56).
- The New Jersey Devils rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Canucks vs Devils Prediction
Vancouver was able to snap their long losing streak with a win last time out, but they have been terrible over the last few weeks. The Canucks are 5-14-3 at home this year, while the Devils are 14-13-0 on the road. New Jersey has won four of their last five games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in all four of those wins. Neither team is very high scoring, but I think the Devils are playing at a very high level right now and I like them to get the win.