<p>The Vancouver Canucks are set to take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. The game is part of the NHL Regular Season and will be aired on ESPN+ at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The Canucks come into this game with a record of 16-21-5, while the Red Wings hold a stronger record of 25-15-4.</p> <p>Vancouver's head coach, Adam Foote, leads a team ranked 15th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Detroit, under head coach Todd McLellan, stands 4th in the Eastern Conference. Both teams will be eager to improve their standings in their respective divisions.</p> <h2>Canucks vs Red Wings Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Vancouver Canucks vs. Detroit Red Wings</li><li>Venue: Little Caesars Arena</li><li>Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks +137, Detroit Red Wings -164</li></ul> <h2>Vancouver Canucks Team Preview</h2> <p>The Vancouver Canucks have been struggling recently, with a string of losses in their last few games. They lost to the Buffalo Sabres 5-3, despite putting up 37 shots on goal. In that game, Jake DeBrusk and Liam Ohgren each scored a goal, but it was not enough to secure a win.</p> <p>In their game against the Boston Bruins, the Canucks fell 3-2. Elias Pettersson and Filip Hronek each found the net, but the team couldn't overcome the Bruins. The Canucks' defense held the Bruins to just 21 shots on goal, yet they still came up short.</p> <p>Thatcher Demko has been the primary goalie for the Canucks this season. He has played in 19 games, with 8 wins and 9 losses. Demko has made 458 saves, but he has yet to record a shutout this season.</p> <h2>Detroit Red Wings Team Preview</h2> <p>The Detroit Red Wings recently had a solid win against the Ottawa Senators. They scored five goals on 21 shots. James van Riemsdyk stood out with one goal and two assists.</p> <p>Before that, the Red Wings faced the Pittsburgh Penguins twice. In the first game, they lost 4-3, with Andrew Copp scoring one goal. In the second game, they lost 4-1 at home, with Alex DeBrincat scoring the lone goal.</p> <p>The Red Wings rank 8th in goals with 134 and have a strong power play with 34 power play goals. They have been effective in blocking shots, leading the league with 724 blocks. However, they need to work on their giveaways, as they rank 26th in that category.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Detroit Red Wings are favored with a moneyline of -164 against the Vancouver Canucks. Detroit has shown strong offensive and defensive stats this season. They rank 8th in goals and 14th in assists, which supports a pick for them to win. The projected score is Detroit 4, Vancouver 2.</p> <p>The over/under line is set at 6.0. Both teams have solid goaltending stats, with Detroit allowing 131 goals and Vancouver 133 goals this season. Given these numbers, the under 6.0 at -110 is a reasonable choice. The projected total is 6, matching the line, but the defensive play suggests a lower-scoring game.</p>

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