New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/23

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The New Jersey Devils will take on the Vancouver Canucks in an NHL regular-season game. The game will be held at Rogers Arena. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10:00 PM.

The Devils enter with a record of 26-22-2, standing 12th in the Eastern Conference. The Canucks, with a record of 17-28-5, are ranked 16th in the Western Conference. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings in their respective conferences.

Devils vs Canucks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Vancouver Canucks
  • Venue: Rogers Arena
  • Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -1.5 (+166), Vancouver Canucks +1.5 (-205), New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -149, Vancouver Canucks MoneyLine +126, Over/Under 6.0

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils are coming off a successful road trip with back-to-back wins. They edged the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, both by a score of 2-1. In these games, Cody Glass and Arseniy Gritsyuk showed strong play, each with a goal and an assist against Edmonton.

In recent games, Jacob Markstrom has been solid in the net for the Devils. He made 21 saves on 22 shots against Calgary and has been a key factor in their recent wins. The defense has also stepped up, blocking shots and limiting scoring chances for opponents.

Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt are top contributors for the Devils this season. Hischier has 37 points in 50 games, while Bratt has matched his 37 points. Their consistent performance helps drive the team’s success on the road.

Vancouver Canucks Team Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are coming off a close win against the Washington Capitals, taking the game 4-3. Brock Boeser played a key role, contributing one goal and one assist. The Canucks had 25 shots on goal and managed to keep the Capitals at bay with 13 blocks.

In their previous game against the New York Islanders, the Canucks fell short by one goal, ending with a 4-3 loss. Evander Kane made an impact with one goal and five shots on goal. The Canucks had 32 shots on goal but couldn’t capitalize on any power plays.

Against the Edmonton Oilers, the Canucks struggled, losing 6-0. They had 31 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net. Kevin Lankinen faced 35 shots, reflecting a tough game for the Canucks’ defense.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored to win against the Vancouver Canucks with a moneyline of -149. The Canucks have a moneyline of +126, making them the underdogs. Based on skater and goaltending stats, the Devils have a slight edge. The projected score is Devils 4, Canucks 2. Therefore, the pick is for the New Jersey Devils to win straight up.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0. The Devils have strong offensive stats, ranking 7th in shots on goal, while the Canucks rank 22nd. Both teams have goaltending challenges, with neither having recorded a shutout this season. The projected total score is 6, aligning with the set line. The recommendation is to take the under at 6.0, with odds of -117.