Devils vs. Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for Devils vs. Avalanche in the NHL on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 including our projected final score and probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and game total.
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Pre-Game Probabilities Last updated:

Moneyline

Moneyline
Win %
  • Devils
    37.5%
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  • Avalanche
    62.5%
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Player Props
Devils
Probability
  • Jack Hughes
    27.0%
  • Anthony Mantha
    24.8%
  • Nico Hischier
    23.6%
  • Luke Evangelista
  • Timo Meier
Avalanche
Probability
  • Nathan MacKinnon
    43.9%
  • Martin Necas
    32.8%
  • Artturi Lehkonen
    31.7%
  • Brock Nelson
  • Cale Makar

Devils vs. Avalanche prediction & analysis

Game overview: NHL Wednesday

  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
  • Puck drop: 9:00PM ET
  • Venue: Ball Arena

Current betting odds

  • Puck line: Devils (+1.5, -144), Avalanche (-1.5, +135)
  • Moneyline: Devils +163, Avalanche -174
  • Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals (+102/-120)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Devils: 37.2%
  • Avalanche: 62.7%

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.

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Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Devils a win probability of 37.2%, while the Avalanche have a win probability of 62.7%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Avalanche are more likely to beat the Devils in the NHL game at Ball Arena on Wednesday.

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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