Keep reading to see our Devils vs Canucks NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Devils are at 6-4-2.
- New Jersey are currently 11th in assists this season..
- The Devils are coming off a 6-2 win vs. the Ducks.
- The Canucks head into the game at 4-2-3.
- In terms of giveaways, the Canucks are currently 2nd in the league.
- The Canucks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hurricanes.
Devils vs Canucks Preview
Looking to win big? The Devils and Canucks face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks are hosting the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Devils in a non-conference matchup.
Devils vs. Canucks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: New Jersey Devils at Vancouver Canucks
- Where: Vancouver at Rogers Arena
- Date: Wednesday, October 30th
- Betting Odds VAN -1.5, NJ -105 | VAN -114 O/U 6.5
Devils Preview: Will the Devils Defense Show Up in Vancouver?
New Jersey improved to 6-4-2 with a 6-2 road win over the Ducks. The Devils, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line easily. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 8, going over the line.
After falling behind in the first period, the Devils responded with six straight goals. Five different players scored for New Jersey, with Stefan Noesen leading the way with two goals.
New Jersey's offense was held scoreless in the first period but came alive with four goals in the second, including Stefan Noesen's 4th and 5th goals of the season. Paul Cotter added his 6th goal, while Nico Hischier scored his 9th, and Erik Haula netted his 5th with just 59 seconds left in the game.
The Devils fired 34 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Dougie Hamilton picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 5. Jack Hughes opened the scoring for the Devils with his 3rd goal of the year.
Defensively, the Devils gave up the first goal just 4:47 into the first period and another at 13:10 in the third, but they kept the Ducks off the board in the second, helping them secure a 6-2 win. Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves with a 92.3% save percentage, and the Devils' defense added 24 hits and 10 blocks.
Canucks Preview: Will the Canucks Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
After a 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes, the Canucks’ record is now 4-2-3. Vancouver trailed 3-1 before rallying to tie the game, only to give up the decisive goal just 47 seconds into overtime.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 7. As underdogs on the puck line, the Canucks didn’t cover. Vancouver’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the second.
Brock Boeser’s fifth goal of the season got the Canucks on the board in the first period. Quinn Hughes added his third goal, while Pius Suter netted his second. Vancouver took 27 shots on goal, but none of their three goals came on the power play.
J.T. Miller picked up his fourth and sixth assists of the season, and Boeser also recorded his fifth assist. The Canucks had 11 giveaways in the game.
Vancouver's defense allowed the first goal just 5:40 into the first period, and after the Canucks tied it at 1-1, they conceded two more—one at the 15:33 mark of the first and another 1:53 into the second. Despite a third-period comeback, they gave up the game-winner 47 seconds into overtime. Goalie Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.
Devils vs Canucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- The Devils are 3-2 puck line in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Through their last three home contests, the Canucks offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Vancouver posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Canucks have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Devils have an puck line mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. New Jersey posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
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Devils vs Canucks Free Pick
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