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Reigning NHL champions Colorado Avalanche will take on the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center in Newark on Friday (October 28).
The Avalanche are on a two-game winning streak and are right behind leaders Dallas Stars in the Central Division of the Western Conference. New Jersey, meanwhile, is fourth in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference.
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Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils: Betting Odds
The Avalanche are under a lot of pressure as the reigning champions to come out strong this season. Their title defense started well, as they beat the Chicago Blackhawks (5-2) in their opener before they lost 5-3 at the Calgary Flames.
They bounced back to beat the Minnesota Wild 6-3. Their overtime loss (4-3) in Game 4 to the Winnipeg Jets was followed by another (3-2) against Seattle Kraken at home. Colorado then won back-to-back games, maintaining the pressure on the Dallas Stars.
New Jersey, meanwhile, had a terrible season last time, ending seventh in the Metropolitan Division with an overall record of 27-46. However, their start this season has been much better despite dropping their opening two games. New Jersey won three straight games before losing 6-3 to the Washington Capitals. They returned to winning ways against the Detroit Red Wings 6-2, in their last outing.
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Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils: Match Details
Fixture: Colorado Avalanche @ New Jersey Devils
Date & Time: Friday, October 28; 07:00 pm EDT
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils: Pick
After a terrific start in his opening game, Artturi Lehkonen hit a rough patch. He started off with two goals, one assist, three points and three shots on goal but hasn't scored since then. There have been shots on goal, 18 in total, but to no avail.
Lehkonen has scored only thrice in 13 games against the Devils, something he will look to change on Friday and put his team in the driver's seat.
Pick: First Goal Avalanche (-125)
Avalanche vs Devils: Prediction
The Avalanche have a 6-4 advantage over the New Jersey Devils in their last ten meetings, but their recent meetings haven't been high-scoring.
With both teams aiming for their fifth win of the season, a tight contest could ensue. The Avalanche have won three of their last four away games, making them the slight favorites.
Prediction: Total Goals Under 6.5 (+105)
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