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New Jersey Devils vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 22-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: New Jersey Devils 3-2 Anaheim Ducks
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The New Jersey Devils host the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL matchup between two teams locked at the bottom of the standings with 8 points apiece after 7–8 games played. Both sides have shown inconsistency early in the season, and this contest offers a chance for either to build momentum. The Devils play at home, where they have recorded mixed results; the Ducks arrive on the road seeking to arrest a recent downturn.
Team form
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey's last five games reveal a team capable of both explosive offence and defensive fragility. They demolished the New York Rangers 7–1 at home but were dismantled 4–2 away at Washington just two days later. Over the five-game stretch, they scored 17 goals (3.4 per game) but conceded 15 (3.0 per game), suggesting their defence remains porous despite occasional strong showings. The 4–1 home win over Vancouver demonstrates they can control weaker opposition, yet losses to Ottawa (1–4) and Utah (3–5) expose their vulnerability when facing structured defensive play.
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim's form is marginally worse. They have won only twice in five outings—a 4–2 victory at Calgary and a 5–1 rout of Winnipeg—but sandwiched those wins with three defeats, including back-to-back home losses to Boston and Calgary (both 2–4). Their goal tally of 15 over five games (3.0 per game) trails the Devils slightly, while their 16 goals conceded (3.2 per game) suggests defensive issues of their own. The Ducks' inability to build winning streaks and their recent home struggles raise questions about their consistency.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these teams in recent seasons, so historical patterns offer no guidance. Both sides enter this fixture without prior reference points.
Key factors
Possession and pace will likely determine the outcome. New Jersey's home advantage is meaningful—they have won twice at home in their last five games—but the Devils' defensive lapses remain a concern against an Anaheim side that can score in bursts (the 5–1 win over Winnipeg proves their offensive ceiling). Anaheim's road record is weak, and their last two games have been low-scoring defeats, suggesting they may lack confidence in transition. The Devils' ability to sustain pressure at home, rather than rely on individual brilliance, will be critical. Conversely, the Ducks must avoid early concessions; falling behind at the Rock typically compounds their problems.
Prediction
The Devils are the favourite, holding home ice and a marginally superior recent scoring rate. However, their defensive inconsistency and Anaheim's capacity to score quickly in open play prevent this from being a clear-cut advantage. Both teams have conceded 3+ goals per game over their last five outings, pointing to a competitive, open contest rather than a defensive stalemate. The Devils' recent 7–1 demolition of New York suggests they can overwhelm opponents when clicking, but their losses to mid-table sides indicate they cannot bank on that. Anaheim's road form is poor, yet they have shown they can compete when their offence is engaged.
New Jersey are the favourite to win at home, but this is a tight affair. Expect a moderately high-scoring game in which the Devils' home advantage and slightly better recent form edge them ahead, though the Ducks' offensive potential means Anaheim will remain dangerous throughout. The Devils should prevail, but the margin will be narrow.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 10 | 6 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 |  Utah Mammoth | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| 3 |  Edmonton Oilers | 8 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
| 4 |  Minnesota Wild | 9 | 6 | 2 | 13 |
| 5 |  Colorado Avalanche | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 |  Seattle Kraken | 9 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
| 7 |  Winnipeg Jets | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 |  Nashville Predators | 8 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Dallas Stars | 8 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 |  San Jose Sharks | 9 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 11 |  Anaheim Ducks | 8 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 12 |  St. Louis Blues | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 13 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 9 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| 14 |  Vancouver Canucks | 10 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| 15 |  Calgary Flames | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 16 |  Los Angeles Kings | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 10 | 6 | 2 | 15 |
| 2 |  New York Rangers | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 |
| 3 |  Boston Bruins | 9 | 6 | 2 | 14 |
| 4 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 8 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 5 |  Florida Panthers | 9 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 6 |  Ottawa Senators | 9 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| 7 |  Washington Capitals | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| 8 |  Buffalo Sabres | 9 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 10 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 10 |  New York Islanders | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Montreal Canadiens | 8 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 12 |  New Jersey Devils | 8 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 8 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 14 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 10 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 15 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 11 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
| 16 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 7 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
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