Avalanche vs. Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for Avalanche vs. Devils in the NHL on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 including our projected final score and probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, game total, and player props.
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Pre-Game Probabilities Last Update:

Moneyline

Moneyline
Win %
  • Avalanche
    54.7%
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  • Devils
    45.3%
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Player Props
Avalanche
Probability
  • Nathan MacKinnon
    43.7%
  • Martin Necas
    36.2%
  • Brock Nelson
    29.3%
  • Artturi Lehkonen
  • Cale Makar
Devils
Probability
  • Jack Hughes
    30.5%
  • Nico Hischier
    26.3%
  • Anthony Mantha
    24.0%
  • Luke Evangelista
  • Jesper Bratt

Avalanche vs. Devils prediction & analysis

Game overview: NHL Tuesday

  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  • Puck drop: 7:00PM ET
  • Venue: Prudential Center

Current betting odds

  • Puck line: Avalanche (-1.5, +223), Devils (+1.5, -233)
  • Moneyline: Avalanche -104, Devils +102
  • Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals (+105/-111)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Avalanche: 54.6%
  • Devils: 45.4%

Our NHL win probabilities come from a machine learning model that assesses each team’s offensive and defensive performance, calculating multiple factors and accounting for OT and shootout chances.

It draws from these projections to forecast probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and total goals.

Avalanche vs. Devils player props & projections

Our highest anytime goalscorer probabilities for this game are:

  • Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche: 42.8%
  • Martin Necas, Avalanche: 34.5%
  • Jack Hughes, Devils: 29.9%
  • Nico Hischier, Devils: 26.6%

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Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Avalanche a win probability of 54.6%, while the Devils have a win probability of 45.4%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Avalanche are more likely to beat the Devils in the NHL game at Prudential Center on Tuesday.

That is the straight-up read. Whether either side is worth backing depends on the price, which is what our betting model rates.

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