Colorado Avalanche (33-24-2) vs New Jersey Devils (32-21-6)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Ball Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -130 / New Jersey Devils +110 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, February 26th, at the Ball Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at:
-The Devils’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Avalanche’s recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado
-Recent betting trends in games played between New Jersey and Colorado
-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Devils and Avalanche.
Devils Looked Impressive
The Devils faced off against the Nashville Predators in the last game, and it was most of the complete games of the season. The offense scored two goals in the second and third periods to pace the team. Five different players put up one goal. Nico Davis was dominant in goal, saving all 29 shots he faced. It wasn’t as good two games ago against the Dallas Stars, and they ended up losing 4-2. Jake Allen got the start in that game and saved only 22 of the 25 shots he faced.
The Devils are averaging 3.61 goals while their defense is giving up 2.46 goals per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league, while the defense is ranked 2nd. The goaltending has been leaned on all season, and they are going to need strong goaltending again here. Jack Hughes has scored 26 goals and added 42 assists this season. Nico Daws could get the start here, and he sits with a 2-0-0 record and is giving up 0.84 goals per game. The Devils will meet the Hockey Club, Golden Knights, Stars, and Jets after this game.
Why the Devils Will Beat the Avalanche
- The underdogs have won four of the Avalanche’s last five games.
- The Avalanche have lost four of their last six games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Devils’ last four games.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 12 games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have lost the third period in four of their last five games when tied after the second period.
Can the Avalanche’s Offense Bounce back?
The Avalanche’s offense had been a significant issue in the last two games, leading to two straight losses. Against the St. Louis Blues in the last game, the Avalanche only scored a goal, while the defense gave up three goals. Devon Toews scored the only goal for Colorado. Mackenzie Blackwood was in goal and saved 22 of the 25 shots he faced. Colorado will need the offense to get out to a fast start.
The record is still good for Colorado, but the last few games have shown some major flaws. Colorado averages 3.17 goals, while their defense gives up 3.02 goals per game. They face the 4th fewest shots per game, which shows how much goaltending has sometimes been a problem. Mackenzie Blackwood could get the start for the Avalanche, and he sits with a 20-16-5 record overall, and he’s giving up 2.54 goals per game. The Avalanche has won two of the last three games that he started.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Avalanche’s last four games at Ball Arena following a road loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Devils’ last five road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last nine games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last three games as favorites against the Devils.
New Jersey Devils vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
Give me the Devils here, even though they are on the road. The Avalanche’s offense has been awful in the last two games. Now they have to face off against a New Jersey offense that is averaging only 2.45 goals per game given up. The Avalanche also just can’t be trusted with their goaltending. New Jersey’s offense isn’t elite, but they don’t need to score more goals here to get the job done. It’s only going to take two goals, and New Jersey will come out ahead.