New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Picks and Predictions for Friday, January 23, 2026
Use Code WWWC The New Jersey Devils head west to take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on Friday, January 23, 2026, with puck drop scheduled for 10:00 PM ET. This matchup will be broadcast on ESPN+ and MSGSN. New Jersey comes into the game listed as the road favorite at -155 on the moneyline, while Vancouver is priced at +130. The total is set at 5.5 goals with the Over at -130 and the Under at +110, and the puck line shows New Jersey -1.5 (+170) against Vancouver +1.5 (-205). Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more daily NHL betting insights.
Devils Finding Ways to Win Away from Home
New Jersey enters this contest with a 26-22-2 overall record and has gone 14-13-0 on the road this season. Over their last five games, the Devils have recently won over the Oilers, Flames, Kraken, and Wild, while suffering a loss to the Hurricanes. That stretch shows a team that has been competitive night after night and capable of grinding out close victories, particularly in tight road environments.
Statistically, the Devils are averaging 2.56 goals per game while allowing 3.02 goals against. They generate 29.6 shots per game and allow 28.2 shots against, suggesting they generally control play at even strength. Their power play has been productive, scoring 25 goals with a 20.3% success rate, though the penalty kill sits at 78.0%, which has occasionally put pressure on their defense.
One positive for New Jersey has been discipline and opportunism. With just 354 penalty minutes, they limit time spent short-handed, and they have chipped in four short-handed goals while allowing none against. That balance helps them stay competitive even when games tighten late.
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Canucks Struggling to Protect Home Ice
Vancouver comes into Friday night with a 17-28-5 overall record and has struggled mightily at home, posting a 5-14-3 mark at Rogers Arena. In their last five games, the Canucks have recently won over the Capitals, but they have also recently lost to the Islanders, Oilers, Blue Jackets, and Senators. That run reflects ongoing inconsistency, particularly against stronger or more structured opponents.
Offensively, Vancouver is averaging 2.58 goals per game while surrendering 3.64 goals against. They put up 27.0 shots per game and allow 30.0 shots against, numbers that often leave them chasing play for long stretches. Defensive breakdowns have been costly, especially at home.
Special teams have been a mixed picture. The Canucks’ power play has produced 31 goals at a 19.3% clip, but their penalty kill has struggled badly at 71.3%, giving up 45 power-play goals. While they have scored five short-handed goals, the overall inefficiency when killing penalties has frequently swung momentum against them.
New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Pick
New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Pick
- Pick: New Jersey Devils moneyline (-155)
New Jersey holds the edge in this matchup due to their stronger defensive structure and more reliable road play. Vancouver’s struggles at home, combined with their leaky penalty kill, make it difficult to trust them against a Devils team that can win close, low-scoring games. With New Jersey controlling shot quality more consistently and staying disciplined, they are well positioned to take advantage of Vancouver’s mistakes and secure the road victory.
New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks Total Pick
- Pick: Under 5.5 goals
I am taking the Under in this matchup because New Jersey tends to play controlled, lower-scoring games, especially on the road. Vancouver has had difficulty generating sustained offense against structured teams, and the Devils are comfortable slowing the pace once they gain a lead. With recent Devils wins coming in tight contests and Vancouver often struggling to finish chances, I expect this game to stay below the 5.5-goal total.
Final Score Prediction: New Jersey Devils 3, Vancouver Canucks 2
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Thursday.
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