In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 24 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks (32-26-12, 32-38 ATS) are not in particularly good form recently as they lost five of the previous eight games. The Canucks opened their six-game road trip with a pair of defeats to the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers. Vancouver is 5th in the Pacific Division Standings with 76 points, a point behind the Flames, and 16 points behind the first-placed Golden Knights. The Canucks will meet the Islanders after this game.
The Canucks average 2.79 goals per game this year (23rd), while they allow 3.04 GPG (20th). Quinn Hughes leads the team with 67 points (16 G and 51 A). Elias Pettersson contributes 45 points (15 G and 30 A), while Brock Boeser has 44 points (23 G and 21 A).
Kevin Lankinen (24-14-8) will likely take his place in the cage for the Canucks on Monday against the Devils The 29-year-old is allowing 2.59 goals per game this year with a .901 SV% and four shutouts.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils (37-28-6, 29-42 ATS) are struggling with consistency but that is not surprising given they lost their best offensive and best defensive player for the remainder of the season. Without Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton, the Devils recorded more losses than wins, and they even lost the last two games at home to the Flames and Senators. New Jersey is 3rd in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 80 points, 22 behind the leaders Capitals. The Devils will play the Blackhawks, Jets, and Wild next.
The Devils score 2.96 goals per game on average (17th), while they concede 2.61 GPG (4th). This season, Jesper Bratt leads the team with 81 points (20 G and 61 A). Nico Hischier has 56 points (30 G and 26 A), while Timo Meier chips in with 45 points (20 G and 25 A).
Jacob Markstrom (22-14-5) is expected to start for the Devils at the goal on Monday against the Canucks. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.49 goals per game this year with a .901 SV% and three shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Thirteen of the Devils’ last 14 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Canucks’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last seven games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last seven night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.41%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.63).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 4th in the league for shots against per game this season (26.5).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 4th in the league for power-play goals against this season (33).
Devils vs Canucks Prediction
The Devils won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters., including four of the last five, while New Jersey was also better in the first meeting of the season when it was 6-0 in Vancouver. That was a whole other team from today’s, so I don’t think the Devils will get such a comfortable victory on Monday. Although I am leaning toward the hosts, I can’t ignore the fact that the Canucks play better on the road, while the Devils also play better on the road this season. Each of the last seven H2Hs produced 6+ goals, and given the goal total of 5.5 for this clash, I am going with Over.