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Avalanche vs. Devils prediction: New Jersey favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [10/26/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils predictions for NHL Sunday.
The New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Prudential Center on Sunday, with puck drop at 1:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Devils as the most likely winner of the Avalanche vs. Devils game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Avs vs. Devils prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Avalanche and Devils 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Devils a 50% chance of beating the Avalanche.
According to our model, the Avalanche (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Avalanche vs. Devils odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-220) | -1.5 (+190) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Devils picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Avalanche +1.5 | -220 |
| Moneyline | Avalanche | +110 |
| Total | Under 6 | -105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Avalanche moneyline.
Avalanche vs. Devils player props
Who will score a goal in Avalanche vs. Devils?
According to our model, Jack Hughes is most likely to score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Devils.
Our projections give Hughes a 36.9% chance of scoring a goal at Prudential Center, while the star is a 6.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 33.8% |
| Martin Necas | 31.5% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 31.4% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 28.0% |
| Cale Makar | 26.4% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 36.9% |
| Nico Hischier | 31.6% |
| Timo Meier | 30.7% |
| Jesper Bratt | 27.0% |
| Dawson Mercer | 23.5% |
First goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | 6.3% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 6.2% |
| Martin Necas | 6.0% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 5.3% |
| Cale Makar | 5.1% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 6.8% |
| Nico Hischier | 6.4% |
| Timo Meier | 6.0% |
| Jesper Bratt | 5.0% |
| Dawson Mercer | 4.5% |
Avs vs. Devils game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's action between the Devils and Avalanche at Prudential Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Prudential Center
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Conclusion
We predict the Devils, with a 50% win probability, will likely beat the Avalanche on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Avalanche vs. Devils insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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