Devils vs. Avalanche: Today’s Best NHL Bets & Picks
While there are just six games on tonight’s NHL slate, there’s a trio of heavy hitters that headline the schedule. A few of the intriguing matchups include the Maple Leafs taking on the Oilers, the Devils squaring off with the Avalanche, and the Hurricanes going head-to-head with the Golden Knights. Let’s break down each of these tilts and get the best bets locked in. Below is a closer look at Devils vs. Avalanche.
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Today’s Best NHL Bets: Devils vs. Avalanche
Devils vs. Avalanche
The Devils start up a three-game road trip tonight, featuring stops in Colorado, Vegas, and Arizona. They’ve won four out of their last five games and will take on an Avalanche team that’s won six straight games. This one gets underway at 9:00 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, CO.
The defending champion Avalanche seem to be hitting their stride as they’ve won six straight games, outscoring opponents 25-10 over the span. However, I say the streak ends tonight and I’ll be rolling with the Devils as slight underdogs.
While everyone wants to talk about the explosive offense of New Jersey (4th, 3.5 GPG), they’ve been surprisingly consistent on the back end as well. They bring in the fifth-best defense, a unit that’s allowing just 2.5 goals per game. On the PK, they’re 10th with an impressive 81.5% penalty-killing rate.
The Devils will likely turn to Vitek Vanecek tonight, and he’s been great, posting a 25-6-3 record to go along with a 2.37 GAA and .913 SV%. If he’s able to make a few key saves tonight against an upward-trending Avs team, the Devils should find themselves in this game down the stretch. Let’s roll with New Jersey.
Bet: New Jersey Devils Moneyline (+110)
