Anaheim Ducks vs New Jersey Devils Prediction - October 22, 2026

Matchup Overview

New Jersey comes in at 5-4 with 29 goals scored and 30 allowed, while Anaheim sits at 4-5 with 26 goals scored and 29 allowed. The Devils have generated more offense per game and have been the more dangerous attacking club by shot volume, while the Ducks have played more of a lower-event style that can leave little margin if they fall behind early. New Jersey’s faceoff edge also supports longer offensive possessions and better puck recovery. Anaheim has been competitive enough to stay in games, but the Ducks’ overall profile has been more fragile. Their power play is respectable, yet their penalty kill and shot suppression do not fully offset the lack of shot generation. New Jersey’s deeper forward group and better territorial numbers make the home team the more dependable side in a game where a small edge in possession should matter.

Market Trends

• ●Anaheim Ducks are 5-4 against the puck line this season and 4-5 on over/under results.
• ●New Jersey Devils are 3-6 against the puck line this season and 5-4 on over/under results.

Prediction Summary

New Jersey should be the side to control this game more often than not, thanks to better shot generation, stronger faceoff numbers, and a more reliable offensive profile. Anaheim has been competitive but has not matched the Devils’ pace or volume, and that gap is enough to favor the home team in the moneyline market. The projected final score is New Jersey 4, Anaheim 2, with the Devils winning outright and the total settling below the current market expectation.

Goaltending Matchup

No starting goalie has been confirmed at the time of writing. Ville Husso has the only detailed season line available for Anaheim, with a .885 save percentage and a 3.09 goals-against average across three appearances. That profile leaves the Ducks with more uncertainty in net than New Jersey, which supports the Devils side if the home club lands its usual goalie advantage.