| MATCHUP | Anaheim Ducks | New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-5 | 5-4 |
| Spread | +1.5 -148 | -1.5 124 |
| Moneyline | +164 | -198 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-110) | Under 6.5 (-110) |
| Where | Prudential Center, Newark, NJ | |
| When | Thursday, October 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 22nd at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 4-5-0 this year after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Anaheim allowed three goals in the first period and only scored once in the last 42 minutes for the loss. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 25-17, won 40.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim was led by Frank Vatrano, who had one goal, while Lukas Dostal stopped 22 out of 25 shots, which was an .880 save percentage.
Prior to that loss, Anaheim lost to the Rangers by a score of 5-2 and the Bruins by a score of 4-2. The Ducks have scored 2.89 goals per game and they have allowed 3.22 goals against per game, while also going 22.6% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led the team with two goals and nine assists, while Lukas Dostal is 3-4-0 with a 3.16 goals against average and an .881 save percentage this year.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 5-4-0 this season after they defeated the Avalanche by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New Jersey led 4-1 in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the last four minutes in the narrow win. The Devils out shot Colorado by a total of 41-34, won 64.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New Jersey was led by Declan Chisholm, who had one goal, while Jake Allen stopped 31 out of 34 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, New Jersey lost to the Capitals by a score of 4-2, but did defeat the Rangers by a score of 7-1 before that. The Devils have scored 3.22 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 70.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led the team with two goals and seven assists, while Jake Allen is 4-2-0 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .883 save percentage this season.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Ducks have lost eight of their last nine road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have won six of their last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 night games at Prudential Center.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in nine of their last 12 home games against the Ducks.
- The home team has won the first period in each of the Ducks’ last four games.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Devils have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a home win.
- The Ducks have won four of their last six games as underdogs against the Devils.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games at Prudential Center following a home win.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as road underdogs following a road loss.
- The Devils have lost the second period in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Ducks’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Devils’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 16 Thursday at Prudential Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last nine Thursday games.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Arseni Gritsyuk has scored a goal in four of the Devils’ last five games.
- Luke Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Jackson LaCombe has recorded an assist in four of his five previous appearances against the Devils.
Ducks vs Devils Prediction
Anaheim comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have scored two goals in each of those four games. The Ducks are 3-2-0 on the road this year, while the Devils are 4-2-0 at home. New Jersey has won three of their last four games and they have scored 4+ goals in all three of those wins. The Ducks have allowed at least four goals in three of their last four and New Jersey has gone over 6.5 in three of four. Take the over here.