Our Avalanche vs Devils prediction starts with a schedule spot that the price barely reflects. Colorado is a slim -115 road favorite at Prudential Center, with New Jersey at -105 and the total set at 6.5. The Avalanche lost in Philadelphia on Monday night and are expected to turn to their backup goaltender. The Devils have been home since Saturday. Below, we break down the goaltending, the special teams gap and the market’s behavior before landing on two plays.
Last Updated: October 20, 2026
Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils — Game Info
| Where | Prudential Center, Newark New Jersey |
| When | October 20 – 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | Altitude, KTVD, MSG, MSG 2 |
Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
Goaltending shapes this price more than anything else, and neither starter is confirmed yet. Mackenzie Blackwood started Monday’s 3-2 loss to the Flyers, so Scott Wedgewood is the projected Colorado starter on the second night of a back-to-back. Wedgewood is 1-0-1 with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage in two starts. He is also a former Devil, which adds a small storyline to the night.
New Jersey’s crease is less settled. The Devils traded Jacob Markstrom to Florida this summer, and Jake Allen and Nico Daws have been sharing the net. Allen is 3-2-0 with a 3.18 GAA and an .876 save percentage. Daws is 1-2-0 with a 3.37 GAA and an .857 mark. Still, he stopped 18 of 19 shots in his last start, a 7-1 rout of the Rangers. Daily Faceoff projects Daws and Wedgewood, but both are unconfirmed. Treat every read below as provisional until both starters are named.
Colorado arrives at 5-3-1 and still scores at an elite rate, averaging 4.22 goals per game, second in the league. Nathan MacKinnon leads the club with 16 points, and Artturi Lehkonen is tied with him at six goals. Still, the Avalanche looked flat in Philadelphia. Jared Bednar called the effort sluggish and sloppy after the loss. Defensively, the Avalanche allow 2.89 goals per game and kill 81.8% of penalties, both middle-of-the-pack numbers. Nicolas Roy, Logan O’Connor, Zachary L’Heureux and Georgii Merkulov remain out.
New Jersey is 4-4-0 and fifth in the Metropolitan Division. The Devils lead the league at 35.0 shots per game, yet they allow 3.38 goals per game. Jack Hughes leads the team with nine points, and Nico Hischier has four goals, three on the power play. Nick Bjugstad and Seamus Casey are out. This is the first of two meetings this month, with the rematch set for October 28 in Colorado.
Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | +1.5 (-275) | -115 | O 6.5 (+105) |
| Devils | -1.5 (+225) | -105 | U 6.5 (-125) |
Odds accurate as of October 20, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Avalanche | 41% | 59% | Devils |
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Avalanche vs. Devils Prediction — How Much Is Left After Monday in Philadelphia?
The schedule is the cleanest edge on the board. Colorado played Monday night, traveled after a loss, and is likely handing the net to its backup. New Jersey last played Saturday and gets a full rest advantage at home. Fatigue shows up quickly in a dense hockey schedule. Meanwhile, the Devils’ shot volume is the league’s best, which is exactly the kind of pressure a tired team struggles to absorb.
The market adds a quiet signal. About 72% of moneyline tickets are on Colorado, yet the price has not moved from its opening number. A line that refuses to move toward heavy one-way action is a classic freeze, and it often points to respected money on the other side. The price itself is close to a coin flip. At -105, the break-even rate is 51.2%, and a rested home team against a backup on a back-to-back clears that bar in our read.
The puck line tells a similar story from another angle. About 59% of puck-line tickets are on New Jersey -1.5, yet that price has drifted from +215 at the open to +225. Colorado +1.5 has shortened from -260 to -275 at the same time. That is movement against the public, and it suggests the market expects a tight game rather than a Devils rout. As a result, the moneyline is the cleaner vehicle here. Needing a two-goal margin adds risk without enough extra payout to justify it.
The case against is real. Colorado is the more talented team, and MacKinnon can swing any game on his own. New Jersey’s goaltending has been shaky, and its penalty kill sits 27th at 69.6%. If Blackwood starts instead of Wedgewood, or if Allen and Daws keep leaking soft goals, this edge shrinks fast. This is a full-game moneyline, so overtime and the shootout count.
The Pick: Devils Moneyline (-105)
Avalanche vs. Devils Prediction — Can a 27th-Ranked Penalty Kill Survive Makar and MacKinnon?
Every goaltending input points the same direction. Neither New Jersey option has an above-.880 save percentage, and Colorado is likely starting its backup. The Avalanche convert 19.4% of their power plays, while the Devils kill only 69.6% of theirs. On the other side, New Jersey’s power play runs at 20.7% and fires more shots than any team in the league. Colorado, meanwhile, ranks second in the league in scoring.
However, the market does not fully agree. The under carries the heavier juice, and the total has not moved from the open. Colorado’s tired legs could also drag the pace down, and both teams allow only about 25 to 26 shots per game. That said, a game tied after 60 minutes adds at least one goal for totals purposes. A late empty-net goal also regularly turns a 4-2 game into a seven-goal finish. Recent results back the scoring case too. Colorado has scored six against St. Louis, seven against Calgary and five against Pittsburgh this month. Meanwhile, New Jersey has allowed 27 goals in eight games. This read leans on the same goaltending picture as our first pick, so the two plays are not independent.
The Pick: Over 6.5 (+105)
Our Final Word on Avalanche vs. Devils
This game turns on two goaltending announcements, so check the confirmed starters before puck drop. If Blackwood starts for Colorado, both reads lose some of their footing. Likewise, an Allen start for New Jersey would not change much, since his numbers sit close to Daws’ so far. The morning skate reports from both teams are the place to watch. If you followed our Avalanche vs Flyers prediction on Monday, the fatigue angle here is the natural follow-up. Our Devils vs Capitals prediction covers New Jersey’s last outing.
We like the Devils moneyline at -105 because a rested home team meets a road club on a back-to-back at a frozen price. We also like the Over 6.5 at +105 because New Jersey’s 27th-ranked penalty kill faces one of the league’s best offenses.
NHL Avalanche vs. Devils FAQ: October 20, 2026
What time does the Avalanche vs. Devils game start?
The Avalanche vs. Devils game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark. The NHL’s own game preview lists the actual puck drop at 7:08 p.m. ET. Prudential Center is the Devils’ home arena, and this game opens a three-game homestand.
What channel is the Avalanche vs. Devils game on?
The game airs on regional television only. Viewers in the Devils’ market can watch on MSG and MSG 2, while Avalanche fans in Colorado can find it on Altitude and KTVD. Viewers outside both local markets can stream the game instead.
How can I stream the Avalanche vs. Devils game?
Viewers outside the two local markets can stream the game on ESPN+. Inside the Devils’ market, the MSG broadcast is available to stream through DAZN, which carries MSG Networks’ standalone streaming subscription. Local blackout rules apply, so the right option depends on where you are watching from on Tuesday night.
What are the Avalanche and Devils records this season?
Colorado enters at 5-3-1 with 11 points, coming off a 3-2 loss in Philadelphia on Monday night. New Jersey is 4-4-0 with eight points and sits fifth in the Metropolitan Division. The Devils lost 4-2 at Washington on Saturday, two nights after a 7-1 home win over the Rangers.
What is the season series between the Avalanche and Devils?
Tuesday’s game is the first meeting of the season between Colorado and New Jersey, so the season series has not started. The two teams meet again on October 28 in Colorado to complete the two-game series. That gives both clubs a quick rematch inside the same month.