Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 3/24/25
Betting on today’s Canucks and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canucks.
VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5
This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, March 24th.
WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:
- With the Devils being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Devils.
- Take the Devils on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Canucks (+1.5)
Can the Canucks Grab a Win in Newark?
Vancouver improved to 32-26-12 with a 3-2 road win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
After trailing 1-0 in the second period, Pius Suter tied it up for Vancouver at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to even the score. Suter’s second goal, with just 26 seconds left, secured the win for Vancouver.
Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to 3 and 4. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and netted the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.
Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter’s first goal tied the game at 1-1 in the second.
Defensively, the Canucks will look to tighten things up after giving up the first goal just 2:37 into the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen finished with 21 saves and a 91.3% save percentage. The Canucks’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 24 hits.
Is It the Devils Game to Lose at Home?
The Devils fell to 37-28-6 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.
All the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames breaking the tie at 14:26. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.
New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite firing 22 shots on goal. The Devils were held scoreless for the entire game, including the third period when the Flames scored all three of their goals.
New Jersey recorded 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive struggles. None of their players found the back of the net, and they failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.
New Jersey’s defense held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. The first came at 14:26, followed by another at 16:45. The Devils’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while their goaltender made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.