| MATCHUP | Vancouver Canucks | New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-17-3 | 18-14-1 |
| Where | Prudential Center, Newark, NJ | |
| When | Sunday, December 14, 2025 | |
| Time | 12:30 PM EST | |
| TV | MSGSN | |
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks lost to the Red Wings and Sabres, and they play the Rangers next. The Canucks have lost 12 of their last 15 games.
The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 2.74 goals per game and are scoring 19.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Kiefer Sherwood leads Vancouver with 13 goals, Quinn Hughes has 21 assists and Jake DeBrusk has 89 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 3.58 goals per game and are killing 71.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Thatcher Demko has given up 29 goals on 283 shots faced, while Kevin Lankinen has allowed 57 goals on 467 shots.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils lost to the Lightning, beat the Ducks, and they play the Golden Knights next. The Devils have lost 6 of their last 8 games.
The New Jersey Devils are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring 22.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Timo Meier leads New Jersey with 11 goals, Jesper Bratt has 22 assists and Nico Hischier has 74 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 77.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 53 goals on 423 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 43 goals on 463 shots.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won seven of their last eight day games at Prudential Center following a win.
- The Canucks have lost six of their last seven games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five day games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in three of their last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Devils have lost eight of their last 10 games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have won six of the Devils’ last nine games.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six home games following a win.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as road underdogs following a home loss.
- The Canucks have won the first period in four of their last five day games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last seven games as road underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Devils’ last eight day games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last four games.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Canucks’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has recorded two or more points in each of his last six appearances against the Canucks.
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in seven of his eight previous appearances against the Canucks.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with the Devils as favorites against the Canucks.
- Paul Cotter has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 75.0% against the Canucks (min. 5 faceoffs) – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Conor Garland has scored a goal in three of the Canucks’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Conor Garland has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded an assist in three of his last four appearances against the Devils.
- Filip Hronek ranks 2nd in the Pacific Division for average time on ice (24:22) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (1.13).
- The New Jersey Devils rank T5th in the league in short handed goals this season (4).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank T26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.74).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for power play goals against this season (29).
Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction
The Canucks with the rest advantage and plus money is worth a look, but I’m still siding with the Devils. The Devils looked great yesterday, and they’re at home, where they have 10 wins. The Devils are having these games where they explode offensively, while the Canucks have scored 2 or fewer goals in 6 of their last 7 games. I’d need more plus money to really pull the trigger with the Canucks. The Devils are solid at home. The Canucks are in a serious offensive drought. Early starts also suavely favor the home team. Give me the Devils.