The Colorado Avalanche visit the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in what looks like a closely matched game. Colorado holds a slightly better record at 5-3, while New Jersey is even at 4-4. This suggests both teams have been competitive so far this season.
Looking at the betting odds, the Avalanche are favored to win but only by a narrow margin. The moneyline is -110 for both teams, indicating an evenly matched game with little clear favorite. The spread is more telling: Colorado is -1.5 at hefty +235 odds, meaning you’d need to risk $235 to win $100 if you bet on them to win by at least two goals. That’s a big payout but also a tough ask. New Jersey is +1.5 at -290, so the safer bet is on the Devils to either win outright or lose by just one goal.
The total is set at 6.5 goals, with the under favored at -125 versus +105 for the over. This implies the market expects a moderately scoring game but leans slightly toward fewer than seven total goals.
Given these lines, the smart play might be on New Jersey with the +1.5 spread for a safer cushion, or taking the under if you expect a tight, low-scoring affair. Colorado winning by two or more is possible but comes with a higher risk due to the long odds. Overall, expect a competitive game with tight margins.