NHL Prop Bets: Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils (October 28, 2026)
The New Jersey Devils (8-4-0) face the Colorado Avalanche (6-5-1) at Ball Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup.
- The Devils have a 6-6 Puck Line record this season, while the Avalanche hold a record of 7-5.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +102 and UNDER at -122.
- The Devils have a 5-5-2 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total points line, five have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Avalanche have an 8-4-0 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Devils are averaging 3.42 goals per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Avalanche are averaging 4.08 (2nd).
- Defensively, the Devils are giving up only 2.75 goals per game this season (6th in the league), while the Avalanche are giving up an average of 3.25 goals (T20th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, New Jersey is averaging 33.5 shots per game this season (2nd in the NHL). Meanwhile, Colorado is allowing its opposition 28.5 shots per game (22nd).
- Flipping that script, the Devils are allowing 23.4 shots per game (3rd in the NHL), while the Avalanche are averaging 29.3 shots (8th).
Power Play
- New Jersey holds a power play percentage of 18.9%, ranking 19th in the league this season, while Colorado sits 22nd with 17.9% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Devils have a penalty kill rate of 74.1% (ranked 23rd), compared to the Avalanche at 75.0% (21st).
P1 Result
New Jersey is +220 to win the first period, while Colorado is +155.
- Here are their first period records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4-1-7 | 3-1-4 | 1-0-3 | 4-0-6 |
| Colorado | 4-3-5 | 4-1-1 | 0-2-4 | 2-3-5 |
To Go To Overtime
Wednesday's matchup is +295 to go to overtime.
- The Devils have played in 18 games that have gone to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Avalanche have appeared in 21.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Devils have played in 5 games that have gone to a shootout since the beginning of last season, while the Avalanche have appeared in 11.
Last Time They Met
New Jersey recorded a 4-3 victory over Colorado at Prudential Center when these teams last met on October 20. Luke Evangelista led the way to that result, recording 1 goal and 1 assist.
