The New Jersey Devils (18-9-2) take on the Colorado Avalanche (15-13) at Prudential Center on Sunday, December 8 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with each team fresh off a win. The Devils knocked off the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in their last game, while the Avalanche are coming off a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which team will secure the win in Sunday's hockey action.
The Avalanche's offense has scored 29 goals over their last 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 32 goals. They have had 28 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (17.9%). They are 6-4-0 over those contests.
Devils vs. Avalanche Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Devils 5, Avalanche 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-159)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Devils (-1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils (18-9-2 overall) have a 1-2-3 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- New Jersey has 10 points (4-2-2) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- New Jersey has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Devils have scored at least three goals in 23 games (18-3-2, 38 points).
- In the nine games when New Jersey has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 6-2-1 record (13 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, New Jersey is 13-5-1 (27 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 5-4-1 (11 points).
Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche have earned a record of 3-0-3 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 15-13.
- In the nine games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
- This season the Avalanche registered just one goal in two games and they've earned two points (1-1-0) in those contests.
- When Colorado has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned four points (2-6-0 record).
- The Avalanche have earned 24 points in their 17 games with at least three goals scored.
- Colorado has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 14 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Colorado is 9-6-0 (18 points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents 10 times this season, and earned 10 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Avalanche AVG | Avalanche Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.52 | Goals Scored | 3.21 | 12th |
| 6th | 2.69 | Goals Allowed | 3.68 | 31st |
| 7th | 30.4 | Shots | 29.5 | 12th |
| 5th | 27.1 | Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 4th |
| 1st | 33.71% | Power Play % | 26.74% | 7th |
| 14th | 80% | Penalty Kill % | 72.6% | 27th |
Devils vs. Avalanche Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
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