In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, December 14th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 18-13-1 this season after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 4-1 in their last game. New Jersey trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they scored the last four goals in the game for the win. The Devils were out shot by a total of 31-22, won 71.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Brown, Cotter, Glass, and Noesen, while Allen stopped 30 out of 31 shots, which was a .968 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New Jersey lost to the Lightning by a score of 8-4, but did beat the Senators by a score of 4-3 before that. The Devils have lost six of their last eight games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 37 points. New Jersey has scored 2.90 goals per game and they have allowed 3.23 goals against per game, while also going 22.8% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with six goals and 22 assists, while Nico Hischier has added 10 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jacob Markstrom, who is 8-6-1 with a 3.66 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this season.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 11-17-3 this year after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vancouver led 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the low scoring loss. The Canucks out shot Buffalo by a total of 32-15, won 59.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Sasson and Sherwood, while Demko stopped 12 out of 15 shots, which was an .800 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Red Wings by a score of 4-0, but did beat the Wild by a score of 4-2 before that. The Canucks have lost six of their last seven games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 25 points. Vancouver has scored 2.74 goals per game and they have allowed 3.58 goals against per game, while also going 19.2% on the power play and 71.6% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with eight goals and 14 assists, while Kiefer Sherwood has added 13 goals and four assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Kevin Lankinen, who is 4-10-3 with a 3.49 goals against average and an .878 save percentage this year.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won each of their last five day games.
- The Canucks have lost six of their last seven games.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 day games following a loss.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Devils’ last three games at Prudential Center.
- The Canucks have lost the second period in seven of their last eight road games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last eight road games following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Canucks and Devils have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Devils’ last eight games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against the Canucks.
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of his last six appearances against the Canucks.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last nine games against the Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Elias Pettersson has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last three day games.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 Sunday day road appearances.
- Conor Garland has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last three day games.
Devils vs Canucks Prediction
New Jersey comes into this game after picking up a nice win over the Ducks on Saturday, but they will be on a back to back. The Devils are 10-5-1 at home this year, while the Canucks are 7-7-2 on the road. Vancouver has lost six of their last seven games and they have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Canucks just traded away Hughes and their season is going in the complete wrong direction. Take New Jersey to win by at least two goals here.