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The New Jersey Devils will travel to Vancouver to play the Canucks on Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. ET. New Jersey (6-4-2) is coming off a 6-2 home win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Vancouver (4-1-3) is coming off a 4-3 OT loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Devils vs Canucks: Head-to-head & key numbers
- New Jersey is 46-55-17-4 all-time against Vancouver.
- The Devils are averaging 3.66 goals per game.
- Vancouver is averaging 3.375 goals per game.
- New Jersey is allowing 3.25 goals per game.
- The Canucks are allowing 3 goals per game.
New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks: Preview
New Jersey snapped its four-game losing streak with a win against Anaheim and now kicks off a three-game West Canada road trip.
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The Devils' goaltending has been an issue this season. Before the win over Anaheim, on the losing streak, New Jersey allowed 5.75 goals per game.
New Jersey is led by Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier, who have 12 points, Timo Meier and Stefan Noesen have 11 points, and Jack Hughes has 10 points.
Vancouver, meanwhile, lost in OT at home to Carolina and will end its homestand on Wednesday. The Canucks have been playing well this season, as the goaltending hasn't been a huge issue even with the injury to Thatcher Demko.
Vancouver has been led by Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller, who have nine points, Quinn Hughes has eight points, and Conor Garland has seven points.
Devils vs Canucks: Odds & Prediction
New Jersey is a slight -105 underdog while Vancouver is a -115 favorite, with the over/under set at 6.5 goals.
The Devils begin a West Coast road trip, which is always difficult for the Eastern Conference teams.
New Jersey's goaltending has been an issue as of late and this Canucks offense is legit. Vancouver will start Kevin Lankinen, who has been solid, as he should be able to limit this Devils offense to get a much-needed win here.
Prediction: Canucks 3, Devils 2.
Devils vs Canucks: Betting Tips
Tip 1: Canucks ML (-115)
Tip 2: Under 6.5 goals (-112)
Tip 3: Timo Meier 3+ shots on goal (-155)
Tip 4: Conor Garland over 0.5 points (-140)
