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New Jersey Devils Favored to Capitalize on Colorado Avalanche's Weak Defense in Sunday Matchup

The Colorado Avalanche will be facing the New Jersey Devils in Newark on Sunday, following a game against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Colorado, currently fourth in the Central Division, will be playing their third game in four days, all on the road. New Jersey, tied for first in the Metropolitan Division, is coming off a 3-2 victory against the Seattle Kraken. Both teams have key players out injured, with Colorado missing players such as Ross Colton and New Jersey without Nathan Bastian. New Jersey is favored to win, with the opening line at -150 and the current line at New Jersey -160. Please note that this information was written prior to Colorado's game on Saturday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Avalanche +139 | Devils -160
• Spread: Avalanche +1.5 (-180) | Devils -1.5 (+156)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 62%.

Colorado vs New Jersey Stats

Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche are currently ranked 11th in offense, scoring an average of 3.30 goals per game, and 31st in defense, allowing an average of 3.78 goals against them per game. The team has a record of 15-13 this season. Leading goal scorers for Colorado include Mikko Rantanen with 15 goals and Nathan MacKinnon with nine. MacKinnon also leads in assists and points. The team has six players with double-digit points. On the defensive side, Joel Kiviranta leads in plus/minus. Goaltenders Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen have subpar stats due to injuries and inconsistent performances. Despite their struggles, the team ranks 8th in power play percentage but is 29th in penalty kill efficiency.

New Jersey Devils Analysis

The New Jersey Devils have been performing well this season, ranking 7th in the NHL for both goals for and against averages. They are averaging 30.4 shots per game and have a strong power play, scoring 33.7% of the time. Nico Hischier leads the team in goals with 15, while Jesper Bratt and Stefan Noesen have each scored 13. Jack Hughes has scored 11 goals and Bratt and Hughes are tied for assists with 24 each. Bratt is the team leader in points with 37. Defensively, Johnathan Kovacevic leads in plus/minus at 14. Goalie Jacob Markstrom has a record of 13-6-1 with a 2.51 goals against average and .907 save percentage. The Devils have a power ranking of 1 and have an overall record of 18-9-2. In their last 3 matchups, Colorado won 2 out of 3 games against New Jersey.

New Jersey Devils Ready to Capitalize Against Weak Defensive Colorado Avalanche

The New Jersey hockey team demonstrates a strong defensive performance, boasting a goals against average of 2.7, which ranks them among the top seven in the NHL. They are set to face off against the Colorado team, known for its susceptibility to attacks, with a goals against average of 3.8 - the last in the league. New Jersey's goaltender, Jacob Markstrom, showcases an impressive 2.51 goals against average and a .907 save percentage. Meanwhile, Colorado has incurred losses in four of their last six games leading up to this match. Additionally, their demanding schedule will see them playing their third game in four days, with this being the second half of a back-to-back after playing against Detroit on Saturday. It is expected that New Jersey's defensive prowess will be a significant advantage in this matchup.

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