Two powerhouse offenses collide on Tuesday night as the Colorado Avalanche (5–1–4) host the New Jersey Devils (8–1–0) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM Mountain Time (9:00 PM ET), with coverage live on ESPN+ and Altitude Sports.
Both clubs enter among the league’s top-scoring teams, led by MVP-caliber play from Nathan MacKinnon and Jack Hughes. The Avalanche have yet to lose in regulation at home, while the Devils ride an eight-game win streak powered by the NHL’s #3 offense and #3 defense. Expect a playoff-caliber atmosphere in Denver.
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📺 Where to Watch Avalanche vs. Devils? (October 28)
| Date | Time (Local – MT) | Venue | TV / Stream | League |
| Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 | 7:00 PM MT | Ball Arena (Denver, CO) | ESPN+ / Altitude Sports | NHL |
💰 Betting Odds
| Team | Puck Line | Moneyline | Total (O/U) |
| Colorado Avalanche | -1.5 (+164) | -162 | O 6.5 (-110) |
| New Jersey Devils | +1.5 (-198) | +132 | U 6.5 (-130) |
Implied Probability: Colorado 61.8% | New Jersey 43.1%
ClutchBuzz Projection: Colorado 4 – New Jersey 2
📈 Team Form & Insights
🏔️ Colorado Avalanche (5–1–4, Home: 3–0–1)
| Stat | Value | League Rank |
| Goals For | 33 (3.3 / game) | 7th |
| Goals Against | 24 (2.4 / game) | 7th |
| Goal Differential | +9 | 4th |
| Power Play | 10.26% (4/39) | 30th |
| Penalty Kill | 89.3% | 6th |
🔥 Recent Form: 3–1–1 last 5 games
- Cale Makar has been elite on both ends (3 G, 8 A)
- Martin Nečas has 6 goals in his first 10 games since joining Colorado
- Nathan MacKinnon is averaging 1.4 points per game with a 9.8% shooting clip
Despite low PP conversion, the Avs remain dominant at even strength — their 29 even-strength goals are 3rd-most in the league.
😈 New Jersey Devils (8–1–0, Road: 3–1–0)
| Stat | Value | League Rank |
| Goals For | 35 (3.9 / game) | 5th |
| Goals Against | 22 (2.4 / game) | 3rd |
| Goal Differential | +13 | 1st |
| Power Play | 30.8% (8/26) | 6th |
| Penalty Kill | 85% | 9th |
🔥 Recent Form: 8 straight wins
- Jack Hughes: 8 goals in 9 GP — tied for 3rd in the NHL
- Jesper Bratt and Timo Meier combine for 7 goals, 15 assists
- Devils’ goaltending tandem of Jake Allen (1.90 GAA) and Scott Wedgewood (2.42 GAA) ranks top 5 leaguewide
The Devils’ balanced attack and depth have made them a legitimate Cup contender — but Colorado’s altitude and forecheck will be their biggest test yet.
🤜 Head-to-Head History
| Last 5 Meetings | Winner | Score |
| Mar 2025 | Devils | 4–3 |
| Nov 2024 | Avalanche | 3–2 (OT) |
| Jan 2024 | Devils | 5–4 |
| Dec 2023 | Avalanche | 6–3 |
| Oct 2023 | Devils | 4–1 |
🔹 Series last 5: 3–2 Devils
🔹 Average Goals: 6.2 per game
🔹 Both Teams Score (BTTS): 80% of last 5
🧊 Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Pos | Stats (2025) |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | C | 7 G, 7 A (14 PTS) |
| Martin Nečas | COL | RW | 6 G, 6 A (12 PTS) |
| Cale Makar | COL | D | 3 G, 8 A (+6) |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | C | 8 G, 4 A (12 PTS) |
| Jesper Bratt | NJ | RW | 4 G, 7 A (11 PTS) |
| Timo Meier | NJ | LW | 3 G, 5 A (8 PTS) |
📊 Team Comparison
| Category | Avalanche | Devils |
| Goals per Game | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| Goals Allowed per Game | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Power Play | 10% | 31% |
| PK % | 89% | 85% |
| Avg Shots per Game | 33.8 | 28.9 |
| Shooting % | 9.8% | 13.6% |
💡 Best Prop Bets
| Market | Pick | Odds | Why |
| Nathan MacKinnon Anytime Goal | ✅ | +110 | 7 goals in 10 GP, top-line volume |
| Jack Hughes Anytime Goal | ✅ | +150 | 8 goals, elite PP usage |
| Cale Makar Over 0.5 Points | ✅ | -160 | Involved in 45% of COL PP scoring |
| Total Goals Under 6.5 | ✅ | -130 | Both teams allow just 2.4 goals per game |
| Devils +1.5 Puck Line | ✅ | -198 | Covered in 8 of last 10 on the road |
🎯 Same-Game Parlay (SGP)
| Leg | Pick |
| Avalanche ML (-162) | |
| Under 6.5 Goals (-130) | |
| Nathan MacKinnon Anytime Goal (+110) | |
| Cale Makar 1+ Point (-160) |
💵 Projected SGP Odds: +550
🔮 Final ClutchBuzz Avalanche vs. Devils Prediction
The Devils’ elite puck movement and power play will test Colorado early, but the Avalanche’s home-ice speed and transition game should prove decisive. Expect Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon to drive play while Alexandar Georgiev holds firm in goal.
🏒 Final Score Prediction:
Colorado Avalanche 4 – New Jersey Devils 2
✅ Best Bets:
- Avalanche ML (-162)
- Under 6.5 Goals (-130)
- MacKinnon Anytime Goal (+110)
- Devils +1.5 Puck Line (-198, safer play)
ClutchBuzz Pick: Colorado defends the Rockies — MacKinnon and Makar shine at home under the lights.
