Devils vs. Avalanche Prediction & Picks - Oct. 28

The New Jersey Devils (8-4) will try to continue a four-game win streak when they square off against the Colorado Avalanche (6-5-1) on the road on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will secure the victory in Wednesday's matchup.

Devils vs. Avalanche Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Avalanche 4, Devils 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-179)
• Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

• The Avalanche (6-5-1 overall) have a -1-1 record in games that have required overtime.
• Colorado is 1-3-0 (two points) in its four games decided by one goal.
• Colorado finished 0-3-1 in the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
• The Avalanche are 6-2-0 in the eight games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 12 points).
• In the three games when Colorado has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (six points).
• In the six games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 2-3-1 (five points).
• The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 3-2-0 to register six points.

Devils Splits and Trends

• The Devils have a 2-0-2 record in overtime matchups this season and an 8-4 overall record.
• New Jersey has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
• This season the Devils registered only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• New Jersey failed to win the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
• The Devils have scored three or more goals in nine games, earning 16 points from those contests.
• New Jersey has scored a single power-play goal in four games this season and has registered four points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 8-4-0 (16 points).

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Devils vs. Avalanche Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado

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