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The New Jersey Devils (5-4) host the Anaheim Ducks (4-5), who have fallen in four in a row, on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's game.
Ducks vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Devils 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-202)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils (5-4 overall) have a 2-0-2 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- New Jersey has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Devils recorded only one goal, they lost.
- New Jersey has lost the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Devils are 5-1-0 in the six games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 10 points).
- In the three games when New Jersey has capitalized with a single power-play goal, it went 1-2-0 to register two points.
- In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 5-4-0 (10 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a record of 4-5 this season and are 1-0-1 in overtime contests.
- Anaheim has earned four points (2-1-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
- Anaheim failed to win all five games this season when it scored two goals.
- So far this season, the Ducks have scored more than two goals four times and won each of those games.
- Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent, Anaheim is winless (0-3-0) this season.
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned six points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.22 | Goals Scored | 2.89 | 20th |
| 22nd | 3.33 | Goals Allowed | 3.22 | 19th |
| 1st | 35.7 | Shots | 24.1 | 28th |
| 11th | 26.0 | Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 14th |
| 19th | 20.00% | Power Play % | 22.58% | 11th |
| 26th | 70.83% | Penalty Kill % | 78.79% | 19th |
Ducks vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
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