New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction NHL Picks 10/30/24

In this article, we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, October 30th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 6-4-2 this season after they defeated the Ducks by a score of 6-2 in their last game. New Jersey trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they scored the next five goals to pull away for the win. The Devils outshot Anaheim by a total of 34-26, won 61.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Cotter, Haula, Hischier, Hughes, and Noesen (2), while Markstrom stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the game. 

Prior to that game, the Devils lost to the Islanders, Red Wings, Lightning, and Capitals. New Jersey has scored 3.67 goals per game and they have allowed 3.25 goals against per game, while also going 30% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt have led New Jersey with 12 points each, while Jacob Markstrom is 4-3-1 with a 3.01 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year. 

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 4-1-3 this year after they lost to Carolina in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vancouver trailed 3-1 in the third period, but they were able to force overtime, before losing just 47 seconds into the extra period. The Canucks were outshot by a total of 32-27, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Boeser, Suter, and Hughes, while Lankinen stopped 28 out of 32 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Canucks defeated Pittsburgh, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Florida. Vancouver has scored 3.38 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 20% on the power play and 84.6% on the penalty kill this season. Brock Boeser and JT Miller have led Vancouver with nine points each, while Kevin Lankinen is 4-0-2 with a 2.29 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage this year. 

Why the Canucks will beat the Devils

• The Devils have lost seven of their last eight night games following a win.
• The favorites have won each of the last six games between the Devils and Canucks.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last three games against the Devils.
• The Devils have lost the second period in four of their last five games as underdogs.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last six night games between the Devils and Canucks has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Devils’ last four games against the Canucks following a win has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eight of the last nine Wednesday games at Rogers Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last four road games against the Canucks.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 10 of the Canucks’ last 11 games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last 12 Wednesday night games.
• J.T. Miller has scored at least one goal in eight of the Canucks’ last nine Wednesday night home games.
• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last four home games against the Devils.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Devils’ last eight night games.
• Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in six of his seven previous appearances against the Canucks.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Devils as underdogs.

New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction 

New Jersey was able to finally snap their losing streak in their last game with a win over Anaheim, but they will face a tough road test here. The Devils are 3-2-0 on the road this year, but their defense over the last two weeks has been horrendous. Vancouver is 1-0-3 at home this season, but they haven’t lost in regulation in five games. The Canucks have scored at least four goals in two of their last three games and their penalty kill has been solid to start the season. Take Vancouver to get the win at home.