Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/26

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The NHL season is just beginning, and the Colorado Avalanche will take on the New Jersey Devils. This game will be at the Prudential Center on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Fans can watch the action on NHLN.

The Avalanche come into this game with a record of 5-2-3. They are ranked second in the Western Central Division. The Devils, led by Head Coach Sheldon Keefe, have a strong start with a 7-1 record. They hold the top spot in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Avalanche vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -130, Colorado Avalanche +110

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have had a rough patch recently. They have lost their last three games, all by just one goal. These close losses came against the Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, and Utah Mammoth.

Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 13 points in nine games. Martin Necas is close behind with 12 points. Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar both have ten points, contributing to the team’s offensive efforts.

In goal, Scott Wedgewood has been the primary netminder. He has five wins and 188 saves in nine games. The team is looking to turn things around and get back to winning ways.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have been performing well in recent games. They have secured victories in their last five games. This includes wins against teams like the San Jose Sharks and Minnesota Wild.

Key players for the Devils include Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes. Bratt has contributed 11 points with 4 goals and 7 assists. Hughes has added 10 points, with 6 goals and 4 assists in the season.

The Devils’ goaltending has been solid, with Jake Allen leading the way. Allen has 4 wins in 5 games and has made 110 saves. Jacob Markstrom has also contributed with 2 wins in 3 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are slightly favored with a moneyline of -130 against the Colorado Avalanche at +110. Based on skater and goaltending stats, New Jersey has a slight edge, especially with fewer goals against. This makes the Devils a solid pick to win the game. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of New Jersey.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the over at -116 and the under at -105. Given the offensive capabilities and recent goal stats of both teams, the game is likely to exceed this line. The projected total score of 7 suggests taking the over is a reasonable choice.