Avalanche vs Devils Prediction 10/20/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Avalanche vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 20th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are 5-3-1 this season after they lost to the Flyers by a score of 3-2 last night. Colorado cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second and 3-2 in the third, but couldn’t find the tying goal in the loss. The Avalanche out shot Philadelphia by a total of 26-24, won 43.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado was led by TJ Hughes, who had one goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the loss.

Prior to that game, Colorado defeated the Penguins by a score of 5-2, but lost to the Stars by a score of 3-2 before that. The Avalanche have scored 4.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 20.7% on the power play and 85.0% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led the team with six goals and 10 assists, while Scott Wedgewood is 1-0-1 with a 2.40 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 4-4-0 this year after they lost to the Capitals by a score of 4-2 in their last game. New Jersey led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed the next four goals in the loss. The Devils out shot Washington by a total of 31-25, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. New Jersey was led by Arseny Gritsyuk, who had one goal and one assist, while Jake Allen stopped 21 out of 25 shots in the game.

Prior to that loss, New Jersey defeated the Rangers by a score of 7-1 and the Red Wings by a score of 5-4. The Devils have scored 3.13 goals per game and they have allowed 3.38 goals against per game, while also going 20.7% on the power play and 69.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led the team with two goals and seven assists, while Jake Allen is 3-2-0 with a 3.18 goals against average and an .876 save percentage this year.

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The underdogs have won four of the Avalanche’s last five games at Prudential Center.
• The Avalanche have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Avalanche’s last five games at Prudential Center.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as favorites.
• The Avalanche have lost the first period in six of their last seven night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Avalanche have won five of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Devils have lost nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Devils have lost the third period in five of their last six games as home underdogs following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Avalanche’s last eight night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six night games between the Avalanche and Devils have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last eight games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last seven games.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in each of the Devils’ last three games against the Avalanche.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last four home games.
• Jack Hughes has recorded 2+ shots in each of his last 29 appearances – longest streak by any player since Jason Robertson in 2025/26.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Brock Nelson has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against the Devils.
• Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in 18 of the Avalanche’s last 22 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Martin Necas ranks T2nd in the league for multi-goal games (2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New Jersey Devils have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 1 this season (4).
• The New Jersey Devils have recorded the equal-largest margin of victory in a home game this season (6-goals vs Rangers on October, 15).
• The Colorado Avalanche rank T31st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (3).
• The Colorado Avalanche rank 5th in the league for shots per game this season (30.2).

Avalanche vs Devils Prediction

Colorado comes into this matchup after a bad loss to the Flyers last night, so they will be on a back to back. The Avalanche are 2-2-0 on the road this year, while the Devils are 3-2-0 at home. New Jersey has won two of their last three games, but they have allowed four goals in three of their last four. I expect this New Jersey defense to continue struggling, but they should generate chances against the Avs on a back to back. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5