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The Vancouver Canucks (2-2-0) and New Jersey Devils (1-2-0) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Devils are favored at -285 on the moneyline, with the Canucks at +230 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (-102o / -118u).
Let's get into our Canucks vs. Devils predictions and NHL picks.
Canucks vs. Devils Prediction
Our Vancouver vs. New Jersey best bet is on Evan Rodrigues to record under 2.5 SOG, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Canucks vs Devils Odds
| Canucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -112 | 6.5 -102o / -118u | +230 |
| Devils Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -108 | 6.5 -102o / -118u | -285 |
- Canucks vs. Devils puck line: Canucks +1.5 (-112), Devils -1.5 (-108)
- Canucks vs. Devils over/under: 6.5 (-102o / -118u)
- Canucks vs. Devils moneyline: Canucks +230, Devils -285
- Canucks vs. Devils best bet: Evan Rodrigues Under 2.5 Shots on Goal
Canucks vs. Devils Preview
Both teams enter this early-season cross-conference clash looking to build momentum after mixed starts. The Canucks arrive in Newark holding a 2-3 record through their opening slate, while the Devils aim to rebound from a 1-2 start.
Looking back at last season's numbers highlights the baseline context for both squads. New Jersey put together a 42-37-3 overall record, including a respectable 21-17-3 mark on home ice, where they averaged 2.8 goals per game while surrendering 3.1.
On the other side, Vancouver struggled through a tough campaign, finishing 25-49-8 overall and 16-22-3 on the road while generating just 210 goals total (2.6 per game on 25.8 shots per game). Saturday marks the first head-to-head matchup of the current season between these two clubs.
The value in this matchup lies in fading Evan Rodrigues' shot volume. Action PRO projection models target Rodrigues for just 1.70 shots on goal against the Vancouver defense. Comparing this projection against his posted market line of over/under 2.5 shots on goal reveals an edge of 12.7% in favor of the Under, earning an A-grade rating in the projection system.
The empirical data strongly supports this under angle through the early portion of the schedule. The Under 2.5 shots line has hit in all three of the Devils' games this season.
Rodrigues was held completely off the shot column with zero shots on goal against Utah, followed by single-shot outings against Philadelphia and the New York Islanders.
Although the juice on this line is relatively steep at -170, his consistently low volume makes the Under 2.5 Shots on Goal the most reliable play on the board.
Best Bet: Evan Rodrigues Under 2.5 Shots on Goal (-170)
