New Jersey Devils defeat Colorado Avalanche 4-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · NHL · Colorado Avalanche 3, New Jersey Devils 4
New Jersey defeated Colorado 4–3 on Tuesday at the Prudential Center, with the Avalanche covering the +1.5 spread despite the loss. The game finished over the 6.5 total at seven combined goals.
Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils final score and game recap
Colorado struck first, but New Jersey answered to tie the frame 1–1. The Devils took control in the second period, scoring once to lead 2–1 heading into the third. Colorado scored twice in the third period while New Jersey added two goals of their own, finishing with a 4–3 final.
Artturi Lehkonen led Colorado with two goals. Luke Evangelista contributed a goal and an assist for the Devils. Scott Wedgewood made 37 saves on 40 shots for Colorado, while Jake Allen stopped 31 of 34 for New Jersey.
Who covered the spread in Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils?
Colorado Avalanche covered the +1.5 spread. New Jersey won by one goal, giving the underdog the cover despite the loss.
Did Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils go over or under the total?
The game went over the 6.5 total, finishing with seven goals. Scoring was distributed across all three periods: Colorado scored 1–0–2, New Jersey 1–1–2.
How did AiQ's Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils predictions do?
AiQ posted a 1–0 record on this game.
- Moneyline: New Jersey Devils – WIN
Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils game prop results: first period and team totals
- First-period moneyline: tied, bets refunded
- Colorado Avalanche team total 3.5: Under (paid -168); they scored 3 goals
- First-period total 1.5: Over (paid -135); two goals scored in the opening frame
- New Jersey Devils team total 2.5: Over (paid -200); they scored 4 goals
- Colorado Avalanche team total 2.5: Over (paid -176); they scored 3 goals
Colorado Avalanche vs. New Jersey Devils odds: sportsbook value and line movement
AiQ's moneyline expectation was -114 at Caesars, implying a 52% win probability after vig removal. This matched AiQ's calibrated estimate of 52%, offering no positive expected value despite favoring the Devils.
Colorado Avalanche and New Jersey Devils betting trends: 2026-27 season
Colorado sits 5–5 through ten games, with a 3–2 home record and 2–3 away. Against the spread in eight games with a recorded closing line, they are 4–4. They have gone 5 overs and 3 unders in eight games with a closing total. Their last five results read L, L, W, L, W, leaving them on a two-game losing streak.
New Jersey is 5–4 in nine games, 4–2 at home and 1–2 away. In seven games with a recorded closing spread they are 2–5 against the spread, and in seven games with a closing total they are 3 overs and 4 unders. Their most recent five outcomes are W, L, W, W, L.
What's next for Colorado Avalanche and New Jersey Devils?
Colorado hosts Tampa Bay on Friday, October 23. New Jersey hosts Anaheim on Thursday, October 22.