| MATCHUP | New Jersey Devils | Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-4 | 6-5 |
| Spread | +1.5 -170 | -1.5 142 |
| Moneyline | +145 | -175 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (102) | Under 6.5 (-122) |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, 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 8-4-0 this season after they defeated the Stars by a score of 5-1 in their last game. New Jersey had their lead cut to 3-1 in the second period, but they scored the last two goals to pull away with the win. The Devils out shot Dallas by a total of 27-18, won 46.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey was led by Nico Hischier, who had two goals, while Connor Hellebuyck stopped 17 out of 18 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, New Jersey defeated the Kings by a score of 3-1 and the Ducks by a score of 4-1. The Devils have scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 2.91 goals against per game, while also going 20.6% on the power play and 74.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led the team with four goals and 10 assists, while Jake Allen is 5-2-0 with a 2.84 goals against average and an .886 save percentage this season.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 6-5-1 this year after they lost to the Predators by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Colorado allowed the first five goals in the game and never had a chance to comeback in the loss. The Avalanche were out shot by a total of 35-21, won 38.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Colorado was led by Devon Toews, who had one goal, while Scott Wedgewood stopped 29 out of 35 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Colorado defeated the Lightning by a score of 6-3, but lost to the Devils by a score of 4-3 before that. The Avalanche have scored 4.08 goals per game and they have allowed 3.25 goals against per game, while also going 17.9% on the power play and 75.0% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led the team with seven goals and 14 assists, while Mackenzie Blackwood is 5-3-0 with a 2.91 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this year.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won 15 of their last 17 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Devils have lost five of their last six away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games at Ball Arena.
- The Devils have lost the second period in four of their last five night games following a road win.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have lost each of their last three games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Avalanche have lost the first period in each of their last three home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Avalanche’s last six home games following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Devils’ last four night games at Ball Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Devils’ last five games as underdogs.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored at least one goal in each of the Avalanche’s last four games against the Devils at Ball Arena.
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in each of his four previous home appearances against the Devils.
- Artturi Lehkonen has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Anthony Mantha has scored a goal in four of his last five road appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Luke Hughes has recorded at least one assist in 14 of his last 16 road appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Brett Pesce has recorded a positive plus minus rating in each of his last four appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche has scored 5+ goals in five games this season – equal-most in the NHL.
- The Colorado Avalanche has scored 6+ goals in four games this season – equal-most in the NHL.
- The New Jersey Devils rank 32nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (72).
- 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).
Devils vs Avalanche Prediction
New Jersey comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have allowed one goal in three straight, but they will be on a back to back here. The Devils are 2-2-0 on the road this year, while the Avalanche are 4-1-1 at home. Colorado has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 13 goals in those three losses. I think the Devils are very good, but I will take Colorado to win in regulation with NJ on a back to back.