Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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 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.