Devils vs. Avalanche Prediction & Picks - Oct. 28

Colorado Avalanche v New Jersey Devils

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The Colorado Avalanche (6-5-1) host the New Jersey Devils (7-4), who have won three in a row, on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which squad we pick to come out on top in Wednesday's action on the ice.

Devils vs. Avalanche Predictions for Wednesday

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

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-189)
  • 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 have a 6-5-1 record overall, with a -1-1 record in matchups 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 a pair of goals (registering one point).
  • The Avalanche have scored at least three goals in eight games (6-2-0, 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 this season in which it has 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 earned a record of 2-0-2 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 7-4.
  • New Jersey has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • This season the Devils recorded only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • New Jersey failed to win the only game this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Devils have earned 14 points in their eight games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, New Jersey has recorded a lone power-play goal in four games and picked up four points with a record of 2-2-0.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, New Jersey has posted a record of 7-4-0 (14 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Devils AVG Devils Rank
2nd 4.08 Goals Scored 3.27 11th
19th 3.25 Goals Allowed 2.91 8th
8th 29.3 Shots 34.1 1st
21st 28.5 Shots Allowed 23.9 4th
23rd 17.95% Power Play % 20.59% 17th
22nd 75.00% Penalty Kill % 74.07% 23rd

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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