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.

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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-19-1	3.1	.883	1
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Kevin Lankinen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-27-5	3.7	.875	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.

For those wanting to back Over, there’s an opportunity to bump up the odds by including this in a Bet Builder. Add in various selections until you’re happy to go ahead with your 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.

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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

+4500

Canucks

+5000

2-0

Devils

+4000

Canucks

+5000

2-1

Devils

+1300

Canucks

+1400

3-0

Devils

+2500

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

+1150

5-0

Devils

+5500

Canucks

+9000

5-1

Devils

+2000

Canucks

+3400

5-2

Devils

+1500

Canucks

+2200

5-3

Devils

+2200

Canucks

+2800

5-4

Devils

+2000

Canucks

+2200

6-0

Devils

+8000

Canucks

+14000

6-1

Devils

+4500

Canucks

+8000

6-2

Devils

+2800

Canucks

+4500

6-3

Devils

+2800

Canucks

+4000

6-4

Devils

+4500

Canucks

+5500

6-5

Devils

+5000

Canucks

+5500

7-1

Devils

+8000

Canucks

+14000

7-2

Devils

+6600

Canucks

+11000

7-3

Devils

+5000

Canucks

+7500

7-4

Devils

+6600

Canucks

+8000

7-5

Devils

+11000

Canucks

+12500

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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have New Jersey Devils at -152 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 60% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. At +126, 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 -139.

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

-152

Canucks

+126

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+104

Tie

+325

Canucks

+205

Puck Line

Devils -1.5

+164

Canucks +1.5

-192

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-139

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Blocked Shots, Powerplay Points, Shots on Goal and Assists. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with NHL fans essentially being able to bet in-game when it comes to team and player props. Sometimes these are lines where you can wager on Shots or Goals.

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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