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Vancouver at Detroit

January 8, 2026
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Vancouver is 12-9-2 on the road this season, winning five of their last seven away from home. They won at Seattle (3-2), won at Boston (5-4) as a +163 underdog, won at the Islanders (4-1) at +120, plus won at New Jersey (2-1) and at the Rangers (3-0) at even money. The offense is 13th in the NHL on the power play. Detroit is getting outscored on the season. The offense is 18th in goals scored, while the defense is 14th in penalty killing, 20th in goals allowed (3.16 per game), and 19th in save percentage (.893). The Red Wings have split their last six, including losing to Pittsburgh (4-1) as a -135 favorite in their last home game. Play Vancouver.

1 unit on Vancouver +131 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.31)
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