Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction 1/8/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Vancouver Canucks and the Detroit Red Wings meet Thursday in NHL action from the Little Caesars Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Vancouver Canucks vs. Detroit Red Wings prediction.

Vancouver Canucks Recap

The Vancouver Canucks come into this game looking to bounce back from a 5-3 loss at the hands of Buffalo last time out to sit at 16-21-5 this season. After this game, Vancouver will head on the road for a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Canucks Lose 4 Straight & 6 Of Last 7

Elias Pettersson has 26 points with 11 goals and 15 assists. Kiefer Sherwood has 22 points with a team-high 17 goals while Conor Garland has 22 points with 7 goals and 15 assists and Brock Boeser has 20 points with 9 goals and 11 assists. Evander Kane has 20 points with 6 goals and 14 assists and Filip Hronek has 26 points with 23 assists. Thatcher Demko has gone 8-9-1 with a 2.79 GAA and a .902 save percentage while Kevin Lankinen is 6-10-4 with a 3.37 GAA and an .884 save percentage in goal for Vancouver this season.

Detroit Red Wings Recap

The Detroit Red Wings come into this game looking to add on to their 5-3 win over Ottawa last time out to sit at 25-15-4 this season. After this game, Detroit will head on the road again for a game against Montreal.

Red Wings Snap Two-Game Skid

Lucas Raymond leads the Red Wings in scoring with 45 points coming on 12 goals and a team-high 33 assists while Alex DeBrincat has 43 points with 22 goals and 21 assists. Dylan Larkin has 39 points with 22 goals and 17 assists and Moritz Seider has 31 points with 7 goals and 24 assists. Patrick Kane has 24 points with 6 goals and 18 assists. Cam Talbot has gone 11-6-3 with a 2.99 GAA and an .888 save percentage while John Gibson is 14-9-1 with a 2.94 GAA and an .896 save percentage so far this season in goal for Detroit.

Vancouver Canucks @ Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends: January 8, 2026

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The Red Wings have won each of their last seven games against the Canucks following a road win.
• The Canucks have lost each of their last five games following a road loss.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against the Canucks following a road win.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Canucks have lost the second period in each of their last six games when tied after the first period.

Why the Vancouver Canucks will win

• The Red Wings have lost each of their last three games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have won three of the Red Wings’ last four games.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Canucks’ last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 14 of the Red Wings’ last 15 games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Canucks’ last five road games.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight home appearances against the Canucks.
• Dylan Larkin ranks T2nd in the league for Game Winning Goals (5) this season.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Elias Pettersson has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Filip Hronek has recorded at least one assist in four of the Canucks’ last five games as road underdogs.
• Kiefer Sherwood is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ hits in seven or more consecutive appearances this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Detroit Red Wings rank 6th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.64%).
• The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (4).
• The Vancouver Canucks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.50).
• The Vancouver Canucks rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.07%).

Vancouver Canucks vs. Detroit Red Wings Prediction

I’m on Detroit here. Detroit for me is simply the better team and while Vancouver’s been better on the road this season, they’re in a bit of a slump and I think Detroit at home takes care of business. Give me the Red Wings in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Detroit -155