Avalanche +1.5 vs Devils at -260. The value is obvious.

The God of Odds likes the Colorado Avalanche +1.5 at -260, and Bovada is the place to hammer it. This is a spread bet, not a moneyline. We're getting the Avalanche at +1.5, meaning they can lose by one goal and we still cash. At -260, that's a price worth paying.

Colorado is 5-2-0 and scoring 4.5 goals per game. That's a offense that can hang with anyone. They're allowing 3.0, which isn't elite, but it's better than New Jersey's 3.4. The Avalanche are on a one-game win streak and have won two of their last three. The Devils are 4-4-0 and just lost their last game. They're 1-3-0 against the spread, covering just 25% of the time. That's a team that struggles to put opponents away.

Colorado is dealing with injuries: Zachary L'Heureux, Nicolas Roy, Logan O'Connor, and Georgii Merkulov are all out or doubtful. That's four key players. But New Jersey is missing three of their own: Connor Brown, Nick Bjugstad, and Seamus Casey. The injuries cancel out. The bigger factor is goaltending. Colorado's save percentage is .893, New Jersey's is .869. That edge matters, especially in a game where the Avalanche are getting a goal and a half.

The Devils are 1-3-0 ATS, and their moneyline record is just 2-2. They're not a team that blows opponents out. Colorado's 4.5 goals per game gives them a real chance to win outright, but we don't need that. We just need them to keep it within one goal. Given the scoring disparity and the save percentage edge, that's a solid bet.

Bovada has the Avalanche +1.5 at -260. That's the best price at this line. BetOnline.ag and BetUS don't even offer a spread on this game, so Bovada is the only shop with a number. That makes it the obvious place to bet. The line hasn't moved, which means the market hasn't caught up to the value yet. Take advantage.

This is a 3/5 confidence play. The Avalanche are the better team, they're scoring more, and they have the goaltending edge. The +1.5 cushion makes it even safer. Bet it at Bovada.