| MATCHUP | New Jersey Devils | Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-2-0 | 6-1-4 |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 28th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 8-1-0 this year after they defeated Colorado by a score of 4-3 in overtime in their last game. New Jersey blew a 3-2 lead in the third period, but they rallied to get the win early in overtime. The Devils recorded 24 shots on goal, won 52.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Brown, Gritsyuk, and Hughes (2), while Jake Allen stopped 21 out of 24 shots, which was an .875 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New Jersey defeated the Sharks by a score of 3-1 and the Wild by a score of 4-1. The Devils have won eight games in a row and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 16 points. New Jersey has scored 3.89 goals per game and they have allowed 2.44 goals against per game, while also going 30.8% on the power play and 93.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led New Jersey with eight goals and four assists, while Jesper Bratt has added four goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jacob Markstrom, who is 2-1-0 with a 3.89 goals against average and an .845 save percentage this year.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 5-1-4 this season after they lost to New Jersey in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Colorado erased a 2-0 deficit in the first and a 3-2 deficit in the third, but couldn’t finish the job and lost in overtime. The Avalanche recorded 24 shots on goal, won 47.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from MacKinnon, Nelson, and Nichushkin, while Miner stopped 20 out of 24 shots, which was an .833 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Colorado lost to the Bruins by a score of 3-2 and the Hurricanes by a score of 5-4. The Avalanche have lost four games in a row and they are currently second in the Central standings with 14 points. Colorado has scored 3.30 goals per game and they have allowed 2.40 goals against per game, while also going 10.3% on the power play and 89.3% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with seven goals and seven assists, while Martin Necas has added six goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Colorado is Scott Wedgewood, who is 5-1-2 with a 2.42 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this season.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Devils have lost seven of their last eight games following an overtime win.
- The Avalanche have won each of their last seven Tuesday games at Ball Arena.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in five of their last six home games against the Devils.
- The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last four games as underdogs when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Avalanche’s last four games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Devils’ last four games as underdogs following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight road games.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last three games.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche’s last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored at least one goal in five of the Avalanche’s last six home games.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one point in 32 of his last 33 appearances at Ball Arena.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Luke Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Devils as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Luke Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Devils as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances with the Devils as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Devils vs Avalanche Prediction
New Jersey has won eight games in a row and they just beat Colorado in overtime, but they will be on the road here. The Devils are 3-1-0 on the road this year, while the Avalanche are 2-0-2 at home. Colorado has dropped four straight games, but only one of them came in regulation. I like how both of these teams are playing right now and while the New Jersey power play is definitely a concern, I will go with the Avalanche at home.