The Colorado Avalanche will visit the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center in Newark on Sunday afternoon. These have been two of the best teams in the NHL this season, but only one of them can get a win in this matinee matchup from New Jersey. Before the puck drops on Sunday, continue reading to get my Avalanche vs Devils prediction.
Our Avalanche vs Devils Pick
- Pick: New Jersey Devils to win
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils
- Date & Time: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Broadcast: NHL Network
Key Storylines
- Recent Form: The Devils are on a seven-game winning streak. They most recently got a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday. Dougie Hamilton led the charge with two power-play goals and an assist, while Nico Hischier had three assists. Goaltender Jake Allen made 16 saves in the win. The Avs have lost three games in a row entering this matchup. They suffered their first regulation loss of the season in their last game against the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
- Goaltending: Jake Allen has been stellar in net for the Devils, posting a 1.72 GAA and a .932 save percentage. The Avalanche’s goaltending has been solid with Scott Wedgewood in net and it will be interesting to see how they handle things on a back-to-back in this game.
- Key Skaters: Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon has been a standout, leading the team with six goals and 13 points overall. The Devils’ offense is led by Jesper Bratt, who has 11 points. Jack Hughes has six goals to lead the Devils.
Best Player Props
| Player | Stat |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | Anytime Goal Scorer |
| Artturi Lehkonen | Anytime Goal Scorer |
| Dougie Hamilton | Over 0.5 Points |
Betting Trends & H2H
- New Jersey is 6-2 on the puckline this season.
- Colorado is 4-5 on the puckline going into this game.
- The Avalanche have gone under the total in six of their first nine games.
- The Devils are 4-4 on over/unders heading into this matchup.
- Head-to-Head: The Devils have won six of the last 10 meetings against the Avalanche.
Avalanche vs Devils Model Projection
- Score Projection: Devils 4 – Avalanche 3
- Win Probability: Devils 56%, Avalanche 44%
Final Thoughts
The New Jersey Devils enter this game on a hot streak and are getting strong performances from both their offense and defense. Their home-ice advantage and recent form make them deserved favorites in this matchup. I’ll take the Devils to get a win at home here and to hand the Avalanche their fourth straight loss.
