The New Jersey Devils and the Vancouver Canucks meet Wednesday in NHL action from the Rogers Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction.
New Jersey Devils Recap
The New Jersey Devils come into this game looking to build on a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks last time out to snap a four-game losing streak. Prior to that game, the Devils lost to the Islanders. After this game, the Devils will head to Calgary for a date with the Flames.
Devils Looking To Build Momentum
Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt each have a team-high 12 points with Hischier logging a team-high 9 goals while Bratt has a team-high 10 assists. Stefan Noesen has 11 points with 5 goals and 6 assists while Timo Meier has 11 points with 4 goals and 7 assists. Jack Hughes has 10 points with 3 goals and 7 assists while Paul Cotter has 8 points with 6 goals. Erik Haula has 8 points with 4 goals and 4 assists while Dougie Hamilton and Johnathan Kovacevic each have 6 points with 5 assists. Jacob Markstrom has gone 4-3-1 with a 3.01 GAA and a .895 save percentage while Jake Allen is 2-1-1 with a 3.25 GAA and an .876 save percentage in goal for the Devils this season.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Canucks have lost each of their last five games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Devils have won five of their last six games as road underdogs against the Canucks.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Canucks’ last 10 games at Rogers Arena.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 Wednesday games as favorites.
Vancouver Canucks Recap
The Vancouver Canucks come into this one looking to rebound after a 4-3 OT loss to Carolina last time out. After this game, Vancouver will take on the San Jose Sharks to start their road trip.
Canucks Looking To Get Back On Track
Brock Boeser leads the Devils in scoring with 9 points including a team-high 5 goals and 4 assists while J.T. Miller has 9 points with 4 goals and 5 assists. Quinn Hughes has 8 points with a team-high 6 assists while Conor Garland has 7 points with 3 goals and 4 assists. Teddy Blueger and Kiefer Sherwood each have 5 points with 2 goals and 3 assists on the year. Kevin Lankinen is 4-0-2 in goal for Vancouver with a 2.29 GAA and a .920 save percentage while Arturs Silovs is 0-1-1 with a 4.50 GAA and an .827 save percentage.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Devils have lost each of their last six night games following a win.
- The favorites have won each of the Canucks’ last six games.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Devils.
Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction
I’m on the over here. The two meetings last season saw a combined 21 goals, and while Lankinen’s been solid, I’m still not 100% sold on him and think he could be due to give up a handful of goals. On the other side, the goaltending for New Jersey’s been questionable at best, and I think that these two teams could produce another 5-4 kind of game. Give me the over.