New Jersey Devils enter this matchup with Colorado Avalanche with a record of 8-4-0 on this young NHL season.
The Devils are riding a four-game winning streak and is on the second half of a back-to-back after taking down the Stars 5-1 on Tuesday night.
On the other side, the Avalanche are 6-5-1 to begin the 2026-27 season. Colorado has dropped three of its last four games but has a significant rest advantage in this one having not played since Sunday against Nashville.
Puck drop for this matchup is slated for 9 p.m. ET.
Devils vs. Avalanche betting picks and predictions
Avalanche ML (-174)
This has a bounce-back game written all over it for the Avalanche. Colorado has lost three of its last four games, with all three losses coming on the road.
Included in those losses was a 4-3 defeat in Newark against the Devils on October 20. The good news for the Avs is that they are back at home for this one, where they are 4-1-1 so far this season.
The Devils are on the second half of a back-to-back after defeating the Stars 5-1 in Dallas on Tuesday night.
The Avalanche haven't played since Sunday, meaning they have a significant rest advantage, and their legs should be a bit fresher.
That spells bad news for New Jersey, as Colorado is already arguably the fastest skating team in the league. With the Avs fresh and the Devils on the second half of a road back-to-back with travel, the Devils seem to be behind the 8-ball here.
It's also worth noting that the Devils are 6-2-0 at home, but a much more pedestrian 2-2-0 on the road, so look for the Avs to get back into the win column in this one.
Over 6.5 (+101)
The New Jersey offense has really picked things up after a relatively slow start to the season. The Devils have scored 16 goals over their last four games, with all but one coming at even strength.
The power play is getting chances, but just hasn't been able to convert, but with so much talent on the man advantage, it's only a matter of time before the Devils get things rolling on the power play.
Colorado's penalty kill ranks 21st in the NHL with a kill percentage of 75%, so New Jersey could see a breakthrough on the power play in this one.
Connor Hellebuyck made his first start for the Devils on Tuesday in Dallas, meaning Jake Allen is slated to be between the pipes in this contest.
Allen owns a save percentage of .886 through seven appearances and things won't get any easier going up against Colorado's high-flying offensive attack.
With a total of 6.5, look to the over.
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Devils vs. Avalanche odds
New Jersey Devils | +147 |
Colorado Avalanche | -174 |
Puck Line | NJ Devils +1.5 |
Total | O/U 6.5 |
Devils vs. Avalanche player props
Anytime goalscorer
Nathan MacKinnon (COL Avalanche) | +120 |
Jack Hughes (NJJ Devils) | +180 |
Martin Necas (COL Avalanche) | +185 |
Arrturi Lehkonen (COL Avalanche) | +205 |
Nico Hischier (NJ Devils) | +230 |
Brock Nelson (COL Avalanche) | +260 |
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