New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Canucks

The New Jersey Devils square off against the Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Friday, January 23.

The Devils meet the Canucks on the rink and there could be a few goals. Take a chance on the attractive -133 that we see Over 5.5 scored.

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New Jersey Devils have won their previous three road games. A 2-1 triumph recently occurred at Rogers Place when playing Edmonton Oilers. Cody Glass and Arseni Gritsyuk scored one goal apiece. Goalie Jake Allen was red hot in this one, making 22 saves (.957).

Vancouver Canucks were winners last time out. It was a 4-3 home victory against Washington Capitals at Delta Center. Filip Hronek was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canucks are bidding for a third successive win against the Devils. They previously won 4-3 (SO) and 2-1 at Prudential Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Devils have won six.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-11-1	3.3	.882	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Kevin Lankinen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-14-4	3.4	.887	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have given up 3.1 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 2.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.0%.

Dougie Hamilton is the top points scorer with 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, with Jack Hughes racking up 9 points, all of which were assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.63 goal against average with a .887 save percentage.

The Canucks have 1 win, 8 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 1.8 goals from 28.6 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.3 goals from 30.8 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 60.0%.

The top points scorer is Elias Pettersson with 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists, while Filip Hronek is next in line after having 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.32 GAA with a .893 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Picks

Your complete New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s shoot for the number of goals to go over the line when it comes to this NHL clash. There’s an appealing -133 available which can be snapped up.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Devils vs Canucks stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Canucks games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Canucks games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Canucks games.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Timo Meier Over 2.5 Shots -175

Timo Meier (Devils) has recorded Over 2.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 10 games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -175 are now available.

Latest Timo Meier Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+190

First

+1200

Assists

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 4 - 2 Canucks

Let’s take a chance on the +1400 available that the Devils secure a 4-2 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Canucks

1-0

Devils

+5000

Canucks

+5000

2-0

Devils

+4000

Canucks

+5000

2-1

Devils

+1300

Canucks

+1400

3-0

Devils

+2800

Canucks

+3500

3-1

Devils

+1600

Canucks

+2000

3-2

Devils

+800

Canucks

+900

4-0

Devils

+3300

Canucks

+5000

4-1

Devils

+1300

Canucks

+1900

4-2

Devils

+1400

Canucks

+1800

4-3

Devils

+1000

Canucks

+1100

5-0

Devils

+5500

Canucks

+9000

5-1

Devils

+2000

Canucks

+3300

5-2

Devils

+1500

Canucks

+2000

5-3

Devils

+2200

Canucks

+2800

5-4

Devils

+2000

Canucks

+2200

6-0

Devils

+9000

Canucks

+14000

6-1

Devils

+4500

Canucks

+8000

6-2

Devils

+2800

Canucks

+4000

6-3

Devils

+2800

Canucks

+3500

6-4

Devils

+4500

Canucks

+5500

6-5

Devils

+5000

Canucks

+5500

7-1

Devils

+8000

Canucks

+13000

7-2

Devils

+7000

Canucks

+11000

7-3

Devils

+5500

Canucks

+7500

7-4

Devils

+6600

Canucks

+8000

7-5

Devils

+11000

Canucks

+12000

7-6

Devils

+12000

Canucks

+13000

8-4

Devils

+11000

Canucks

+14000

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New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks have New Jersey Devils at -149 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 60% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. At +125, Vancouver Canucks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -133.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Devils

-149

Canucks

+125

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+110

Tie

+320

Canucks

+195

Puck Line

Devils -1.5

+160

Canucks +1.5

-204

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

Jack Hughes is the market leader at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Jack Hughes (Devils)

First

+150

Anytime

+900

Timo Meier (Devils)

First

+190

Anytime

+1200

Nico Hischier (Devils)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

First

+250

Anytime

+1400

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

First

+260

Anytime

+1400

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

First

+260

Anytime

+1500

Evander Kane (Canucks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Conor Garland (Canucks)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Arseny Gritsyuk (Devils)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Linus Karlsson (Canucks)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Drew O'Connor (Canucks)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Connor Brown (Devils)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Cody Glass (Devils)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Ondrej Palat (Devils)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Evgenii Dadonov (Devils)

First

+600

Anytime

+2800

Max Sasson (Canucks)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Liam Ohgren (Canucks)

First

+600

Anytime

+3500

Lenni Hameenaho (Devils)

First

+650

Anytime

+4000

Teddy Blueger (Canucks)

First

+700

Anytime

+3000

David Kampf (Canucks)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Simon Nemec (Devils)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Paul Cotter (Devils)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Nils Hoglander (Canucks)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Zeev Buium (Canucks)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Tom Willander (Canucks)

First

+1100

Anytime

+6600

Brett Pesce (Devils)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Johnathan Kovacevic (Devils)

First

+1500

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-115

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Filip Hronek (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Conor Garland (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Zeev Buium (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Evander Kane (Canucks)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Arseny Gritsyuk (Devils)

Over 0.5

+333

Under 0.5

-526

Player Shots

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-154

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-161

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Evander Kane (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Conor Garland (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Arseny Gritsyuk (Devils)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.90 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 1.80 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 4.9
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 22.8
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 24.9
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 18.3
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 24.6
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 3.9

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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