New Jersey Devils defeat Anaheim Ducks 4-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · NHL · Anaheim Ducks 1, New Jersey Devils 4
New Jersey Devils beat the Anaheim Ducks 4–1, covering the -1.5 spread, and the game finished under the 6.5 total.
Anaheim Ducks vs. New Jersey Devils final score and game recap
The Devils seized control early at the Prudential Center, jumping to a 2–0 lead in the first period and never trailing. After a scoreless second, they added two more goals in the third to reach 4–1. Jack Hughes recorded a goal and an assist for New Jersey, while Jesper Bratt added two assists. Ville Husso made 25 saves on 28 shots for the Ducks in a losing effort.
Who covered the spread in Anaheim Ducks vs. New Jersey Devils?
New Jersey Devils covered the -1.5 spread, winning by three goals and exceeding the line by 1.5. The spread held steady at -1.5 from open to close.
Did Anaheim Ducks vs. New Jersey Devils go over or under the total?
The game finished under the 6.5 total with five combined goals. Scoring progressed 2–0 after one period, remained 2–0 after two, and ended 4–1 after three, leaving the total 1.5 goals short of the line.
How did AiQ's Anaheim Ducks vs. New Jersey Devils predictions do?
AiQ posted a perfect 1–0 record across all graded markets.
- Moneyline: Picked New Jersey Devils at -219, result WIN (+$45.66 on a $100 bet)
Anaheim Ducks vs. New Jersey Devils game prop results: team totals and first period
- New Jersey Devils team total 3.5: Over (paid -152); they scored four
- First-period total 1.5: Over (paid -166); two goals were recorded in the opening frame
- Anaheim Ducks team total 3.5: Under (paid -260); they managed one goal
- First-period moneyline: New Jersey Devils won the first period (paid -190)
Anaheim Ducks vs. New Jersey Devils odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Anaheim Ducks +180 versus New Jersey Devils -219. Removing the vig, the implied probabilities were 34 percent for the Ducks and 66 percent for the Devils, with a bookmaker margin of 4.4 percent. The Devils, as the favorite, won at -219, rewarding a $100 wager with $45.66 profit. AiQ's pregame expected-value calculation placed the Devils at -213, a -1.8 percent edge, indicating the market price was slightly less favorable than AiQ's calibrated 67 percent win probability.
Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils betting trends: 2026-27 season
The Anaheim Ducks sit at 4–6 through ten games, with a 1–3 home record and a 3–3 split on the road. They are 5–5 against the spread in ten outings and have hit the under seven times out of ten total lines. They are in the midst of a five-game losing streak.
The New Jersey Devils are 6–4 after ten contests, boasting a 5–2 home mark and a 1–2 record away. They are 3–5 against the spread in eight games with a total line record of three overs and five unders. They have won two straight.
What's next for Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils?
The Ducks travel to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, October 24. The Devils will host the Los Angeles Kings at the Prudential Center the same night.