Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils Predictions Today
Colorado is projected to beat New Jersey 4-3 on October 20, with Nathan MacKinnon’s scoring production providing the strongest reason to favor the Avalanche. Colorado’s game the previous night makes that a fragile edge, especially with its starting goalie still unconfirmed. Neither the supplied puck-line prices nor the 6.5 total offers a compelling wager. The official SportsJaw recommendation is Pass.
Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils prediction and best bet
Colorado gets the pick because MacKinnon’s production gives the Avalanche the strongest individual offensive case in this matchup. His ability to contribute repeatedly, reflected in six multi-point games, tips the forecast toward a narrow road victory. The call is Colorado Avalanche 4, New Jersey Devils 3, with low confidence.
That winning projection comes with a meaningful reservation: Colorado played in Philadelphia on October 19 and now finishes its two-game road trip in New Jersey. A close finish looks more plausible than a comfortable Avalanche win. Neither puck-line side nor the total earns a bet at the supplied prices, leaving Pass as the official recommendation.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Colorado Avalanche at New Jersey Devils, NHL, 2026-27 season, October 20, 2026. Puck drop: 7:08 p.m. ET, according to New Jersey’s official preview. Venue: Prudential Center.
Records: Colorado Avalanche 5-3; New Jersey Devils 4-4.
Probable goaltending: New Jersey’s preview identifies Scott Wedgewood as Colorado’s likely starter after Mackenzie Blackwood played against Philadelphia. Wedgewood is not confirmed. The Devils have been rotating Jake Allen and Nico Daws.