Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Avalanche vs Devils pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Newark.

  • The Avalanche face New Jersey with a record of 15-13-0.
  • The Avalanche are are averaging 3.2 goals per contest so far.
  • The Avalanche are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Predators.
  • The Devils' record sits at 18-9-2.
  • The Devils are are averaging 3.5 goals per contest so far.
  • The Devils are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Flames.

Avalanche vs Devils Preview

Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Avalanche and Devils. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 vs. the Avalanche.

Avalanche vs. Devils Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche at New Jersey Devils
  • Where: Newark at Prudential Center
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds NJ -1.5, COL +136 | NJ -161 O/U 6.5

Avalanche Preview: Taking a Look at the Avalanche Chances in Newark

The Avalanche fell to 15-13-0 after a 5-2 loss to the Predators. Colorado took the lead early in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5.

Cale Makar opened the scoring at 17:06 in the second period, but the Predators tied it up just 8:31 into the same period. Nathan MacKinnon added a goal for Colorado in the third, but by then, Nashville had already scored three times, including two empty-netters.

Cale Makar netted his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th in the third period. Makar also picked up his 16th assist, and MacKinnon earned his 14th assist. Devon Toews contributed with his 2nd assist of the season.

The Avalanche fired 30 shots on goal but were hindered by 23 offensive giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Makar’s goal, which came 2:54 into the second period.

Colorado's defense struggled late, giving up two empty-net goals to Nashville at 1:14 and 0:41 in the 3rd period. They also allowed the Predators to score at 1:20 in the 2nd and 5:15 in the 3rd. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.

Devils Preview: Can the Devils Lock in a Home Win?

The Devils fell to 18-9-2 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.

All of the game’s scoring happened in the third period. The Devils struggled offensively, managing only 22 shots on goal. They also committed 19 giveaways, which didn’t help their cause.

The Devils were shut out in their last game, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They gave the puck away 19 times and were unable to capitalize on any of their chances.

New Jersey was held scoreless in all three periods, marking the first time this season they failed to score in a game.

Defensively, the Devils held strong through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. The first came at 14:26, followed by another at 14:54, and the final goal at 16:45. New Jersey's defense finished with 22 hits and 5 takeaways, while their goalie made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.

Avalanche vs Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three games away from home, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
  • Across the Devils last three home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-3, while going 1-2 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Devils have an puck line record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
  • Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Avalanche have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 0-3.

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