Canucks vs. Devils Prediction and Odds (New Jersey Has Won 11 Straight Meetings)
The Vancouver Canucks have climbed out of the basement of the Pacific Division, and are now just three points back from a playoff spot. They're 7-3 in their last 10 games, and are riding a three-game win streak into tonight's showdown with the New Jersey Devils.
The Devils are sitting in last place in the Metropolitan Division, and things have been bleak for them throughout the entire season. They're coming off an 8-5 loss to the Blackhawks last Friday.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's interconference showdown.
Canucks vs. Devils Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Canucks +100
- Devils -120
Puck line:
- Canucks +1.5 (-230)
- Devils -1.5 (+190)
Total:
- 6 (Over -125/Under +105)
Canucks vs. Devils Betting Trends
- The OVER is 5-0 in the Canucks' last five games.
- Devils are 11-0 in their last ten games against the Canucks.
- Canucks are 6-2 in their last eight road games.
- The OVER is 5-1 in the last six Devils' games.
- Devils are 3-10 in their last 13 games.
Canucks vs. Devils Prediction and Pick
As hot as the Canucks have been lately, Jaroslav Halak is set to get the start tonight so now might be the time to fade them. He has an .899 save percentage this season, and a 2.93 goals against average. Now they face a Devils team that ranks in the top half of the NHL in high danger scoring chances, shooting percentage, and expected goals per 60 minutes over their last 25 games.
New Jersey also ranks higher than Vancouver in certain advanced analytics like CORSI% and FENWICK% during the same stretch.
If Thatcher Demko was between the pipes for the Canucks tonight, then they'd likely be the play at +100. But with Vancouver resting him tonight, it's time to plug your nose and wager on the Devils.
Pick: Devils -120
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