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The New Jersey Devils (8-4-0) and Colorado Avalanche (6-5-1) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. EDT at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Avalanche are favored at -175 on the moneyline, with the Devils at +145 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (+102o / -122u).
Let's get into our Devils vs. Avalanche predictions and NHL picks.
Devils vs. Avalanche Prediction
- Pick: Avalanche -1.5
Our New Jersey vs. Colorado best bet is on the Avalanche to cover the puck line, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Devils vs Avalanche Odds
| Devils Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -170 | 6.5 102o / -122u | +145 |
| Avalanche Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +142 | 6.5 102o / -122u | -175 |
- Devils vs. Avalanche puck line: Devils +1.5 (-170), Avalanche -1.5 (+142)
- Devils vs. Avalanche over/under: 6.5 (+102o / -122u)
- Devils vs. Avalanche moneyline: Devils +145, Avalanche -175
- Devils vs. Avalanche best bet: Avalanche -1.5
Devils vs. Avalanche Preview
The Devils have to go on the road for the second game of a back-to-back to face a well-rested Avalanche team. Colorado hasn't played since Sunday, which is just one of the many advantages it possesses in this contest.
Another is goaltending, as Jake Allen is expected to start for New Jersey. Through seven starts, Allen possesses an .886 save percentage.
On the other hand, the Avalanche counter with Mackenzie Blackwood, who owns a higher save percentage through his first eight starts of the campaign.
The Avalanche are also the superior team offensively, outranking the Devils in goals scored per game and shooting percentage.
Finally, Colorado has won four of its six home games thus far. All four of those wins came by at least two goals.
Best Bet: Avalanche -1.5 (+130 at DraftKings)
