New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Picks & Predictions
The New Jersey Devils will face off against the Vancouver Canucks in an NHL matchup at Rogers Arena. The Devils, currently leading the Metropolitan Division, are coming off a
Game outlook
The New Jersey Devils will face off against the Vancouver Canucks in an NHL matchup at Rogers Arena. The Devils, currently leading the Metropolitan Division, are coming off a strong home win against the Anaheim Ducks. The Canucks, third in the Pacific Division, suffered an overtime loss against the Calgary Flames in their last game. Vancouver is favored to win with odds opening at -106 and the current line at Vancouver -114. This game marks the first of two matchups between the two teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Devils -103 | Canucks -114
Spread: Devils +1.5 (-251) | Canucks -1.5 (+214)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vancouver will win straight-up is 53%.
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils have had an impressive start to the season, ranking second in the NHL with 44 goals scored. Center Nico Hischier leads the league in goals with 12 points so far. Despite their strong offense, they have struggled defensively, allowing 39 goals which places them 28th in the league. Goalie Jacob Markstrom has a 3.01 goals against average and .895 save percentage. The team has been successful on the power play, scoring on 30.00 percent of their opportunities. Injuries to defensemen Santeri Hatakka and Topias Vilen have impacted their lineup. Current power rankings put them at number 12, with a strong offensive performance but weaknesses in defense.