New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction 1/23/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The New Jersey Devils and the Vancouver Canucks meet Friday in NHL action from the Rogers Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Jersey Devils vs. Vancouver Canucks prediction.

New Jersey Devils Recap

The New Jersey Devils come into this game looking to build on their 2-1 win over Edmonton last time out to sit at 26-22-2 this season. After this game, New Jersey will head on the road for a game against the Kraken.

Devils Win 4 Of Last 5

Nico Hischier has 37 points with a team-high 15 goals and 22 assists while Jesper Bratt has 37 points with 11 goals and 26 assists. Jack Hughes has 11 goals and 20 assists for his 31 points and Dawson Mercer has 13 goals and 16 assists for his 29 points. Timo Meier has 26 points with 13 goals and 13 assists while Simon Nemec has 19 points with 8 goals and 11 assists. Luke Hughes has 26 points with 21 assists and Arseny Gritsyuk has 20 points with 9 goals and 11 assists. Jake Allen has gone 12-11-1 with a 2.61 GAA and a .909 save percentage while Jacob Markstrom has gone 13-11-1 with a 3.27 GAA and an .882 save percentage this season.

Vancouver Canucks Recap

The Vancouver Canucks come into this game looking to add on to their 4-3 win over Washington last time out to sit at 17-28-5 this season. After this game, Vancouver will take on Pittsburgh at home.

Canucks Snap Double-Digit Losing Streak

Elias Pettersson has 29 points with 13 goals and 16 assists. Conor Garland has 22 points with 7 goals and 15 assists and Brock Boeser has 24 points with 11 goals and 13 assists. Evander Kane has 23 points with 9 goals and 14 assists and Filip Hronek has 29 points with 25 assists. Thatcher Demko has gone 8-10-1 with a 2.90 GAA and an .897 save percentage while Kevin Lankinen is 7-14-4 with a 3.39 GAA and an .887 save percentage in goal for Vancouver this season.

New Jersey Devils @ Vancouver Canucks Betting Trends: January 23, 2026

Why the Vancouver Canucks will win

• The Devils have lost nine of their last 10 games as road favorites following a road win.
• The Canucks have won six of their last seven games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 games as road favorites.
• The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Devils have lost the second period in each of their last four games when trailing after the first period.

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The Canucks have lost each of their last nine home games following a win.
• The Devils have won eight of their last nine road games against the Canucks.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Devils and Canucks.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Canucks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine home games following a win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Devils’ last nine games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Canucks’ last nine home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last eight games as home underdogs.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Drew O’Connor has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last four home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• David Kampf has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last three home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Zeev Buium has recorded three points against the Devils this season – equal-most against any opponent.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of his last six appearances against the Canucks.
• Dougie Hamilton has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances.
• Dougie Hamilton has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (3.64).
• The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (71.34%).
• The New Jersey Devils rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.56).
• The New Jersey Devils rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).

New Jersey Devils vs. Vancouver Canucks Prediction

I’m on the Devils here. One win for the Canucks isn’t going to convince me that this team is back on track, and the Devils, despite their issues for much of the year, are still the better and more trustworthy team in this matchup and I think that the Devils pick up the win here. Give me New Jersey in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: New Jersey -125