Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils prediction, odds and best bet for Oct. 10, 2026
The New Jersey Devils will beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in a low-confidence forecast for Saturday, Oct. 10. The Mantha–Jack Hughes–Bratt line’s strong early shot and expected-goal shares give New Jersey a slight edge against Vancouver’s struggling defense. Neither the supplied puck lines nor the 6.5 total offers a convincing betting advantage, so the official SportsJaw wager is Pass.
Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils prediction and best bet
New Jersey gets the pick because its strongest line has created a promising platform for improved scoring. Anthony Mantha, Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt have combined for 69.2% of shot share and 66% of expected goals through three games. Against Vancouver’s early defensive struggles, that is the most persuasive reason to forecast a Devils win.
The margin is a different question. Vancouver has scored considerably more frequently than New Jersey, and neither club has defended well. Devils 4, Canucks 3 captures that balance: a narrow New Jersey victory with Vancouver contributing enough offense to stay close. Best bet: Pass. The case for the winner is stronger than the case for a wager.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Vancouver Canucks at New Jersey Devils, NHL, 2026-27 season. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. PT.
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.
Broadcast: ESPN+.
SportsJaw moneylines: Vancouver +239; New Jersey -282.
SportsJaw puck lines: Vancouver +1.5 (-106); New Jersey -1.5 (-108).
SportsJaw total: Over 6.5 (+102); Under 6.5 (-118).