The New Jersey Devils will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the Colorado Avalanche pay a visit to Prudential Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the New Jersey Devils as -192 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.2-2.3 win for the Devils. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Colorado Avalanche will try to spoil to the party on Tuesday; they are 15-36-2 this season, while the Devils are 23-22-10. Colorado is 22-23-8 on the totals; New Jersey is 20-21-14. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Jersey vs Colorado injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the New Jersey Devils at No. 23 and the Colorado Avalanche at No. 30 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New Jersey Devils No. 29-ranked offense (2.33 goals per game) against a Colorado Avalanche defense that ranks No. 30 at 3.42 goals per game allowed. The Devils Sportsbook has clicked at a 15.47% rate while the Avalanche have a 78.17% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado lost its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Islanders on February 12. Bettors who backed the Islanders at -201 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
The Devils were a 4-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Sharks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got San Jose at -129 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at Buffalo, Thursday, February 16th
New Jersey home to Ottawa, Thursday, February 16th