Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Devils

The Vancouver Canucks square off against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with face-off scheduled for 13:30 on Sunday, December 14.

It’s hard to pass up the Over 5.5 goals bet for this clash between the Canucks and the Devils. Especially when you consider odds of -110 are available.

Vancouver Canucks have lost their previous three road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 3-2 at home to Buffalo Sabres at Delta Center. Kiefer Sherwood and Max Sasson scored one goal each.

New Jersey Devils last game saw them claim a 4-1 home win over Anaheim Ducks at Prudential Center. There were four different goalscorers including Connor Brown. Goalie Jake Allen had a great game and ended up with 30 saves (.968).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canucks had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Prudential Center, they recorded a 4-3 win over the Devils. It’s been seven Devils wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Thatcher Demko (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-10-1	2.9	.895	1
23/24	35-14-2	2.45	.918	5

Jacob Markstrom (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-16-1	3.1	.886	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.0 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 8.9% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have been giving up 3.4 goals from 24.8 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.0%.

Elias Pettersson is the top points scorer with 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists, with Tom Willander racking up 5 points, 1 goal and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.61 goal against average with a .845 save percentage.

The Devils have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.4 goals from 30.0 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Nico Hischier with 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, while Paul Cotter is next in line after having 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 3.49 GAA with a .882 SV%.

Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

Head into Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting the lamp to light up multiple times in this NHL clash and that leads us to backing the -110 when it comes to going over the total line.

To deliver the best possible hockey predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NHL stats available.

Key Canucks vs Devils stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Canucks games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Canucks games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 8 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. 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: Kiefer Sherwood Over 1.5 Shots -200

Kiefer Sherwood (Canucks) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -200 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 4 - 3 Devils

Let’s go for the Canucks to win 4-3, a bet which is available at +1150. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Devils

1-0

Canucks

+4500

Devils

+4500

2-0

Canucks

+4500

Devils

+4000

2-1

Canucks

+1300

Devils

+1300

3-0

Canucks

+3000

Devils

+2500

3-1

Canucks

+1800

Devils

+1600

3-2

Canucks

+850

Devils

+800

4-0

Canucks

+4000

Devils

+3300

4-1

Canucks

+1700

Devils

+1400

4-2

Canucks

+1700

Devils

+1500

4-3

Canucks

+1150

Devils

+1050

5-0

Canucks

+8000

Devils

+6000

5-1

Canucks

+2900

Devils

+2200

5-2

Canucks

+2000

Devils

+1600

5-3

Canucks

+2800

Devils

+2400

5-4

Canucks

+2400

Devils

+2200

6-0

Canucks

+12500

Devils

+9000

6-1

Canucks

+7000

Devils

+5000

6-2

Canucks

+4000

Devils

+3000

6-3

Canucks

+3500

Devils

+3000

6-4

Canucks

+6000

Devils

+5000

6-5

Canucks

+6000

Devils

+5500

7-0

Canucks

+6000

Devils

+14000

7-1

Canucks

+12000

Devils

+9000

7-2

Canucks

+10000

Devils

+7500

7-3

Canucks

+7500

Devils

+6000

7-4

Canucks

+8000

Devils

+7000

7-5

Canucks

+12500

Devils

+12000

7-6

Canucks

+14000

Devils

+13000

8-1

Canucks

+14000

Devils

+14000

8-2

Canucks

+14000

Devils

+13000

8-3

Canucks

+14000

Devils

+14000

8-4

Canucks

+14000

Devils

+12500

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Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils 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 New Jersey Devils odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -120 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 55% chance of winning. The market suggests that Vancouver Canucks are least likely to win at -100.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -123.

If you're looking to place a National Hockey League wager, head to the top betting apps and explore the wide range of team props and game lines. Take your time to find the lines and odds that offer the best value.

Moneyline

Canucks

-100

Devils

-120

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+175

Tie

+330

Devils

+120

Puck Line

Canucks +1.5

-250

Devils -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+102

Over 5.5

-123

As an alternative to the team props and game lines, check out the player and goalie props that are available. These can be a fantastic alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The top gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vancouver Canucks Stats

New Jersey Devils Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 3.80 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 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 17.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 23.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 12.7
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 18.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 21.6
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.7

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