Overview
The New York Islanders will head to Colorado to take on the Avalanche in this cross-conference matchup. This will be the first time these two teams play each other this season.
The Islanders have worked their way up to sixth in the Metropolitan Division, still 18 points out of fourth place and even a chance at the playoffs. The Avalanche have pulled away in the Central Division, now leading by 12 points over the Blues in second place.
Last Game Records
Islanders
- Last Game: Won against the Anaheim Ducks 4-0
- 20-21-3-5 overall record
Avalanche
- Last Game: Won against the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2.
- 39-10-3-1 overall record
Matchup Information
Islanders at Avalanche Betting Analysis
New York Islanders Betting Analysis
The Islanders come into tonight’s game after a big win Sunday. While beating the Anaheim Ducks is nothing to celebrate, shutting any team out is always a confidence builder.
The Islanders have not won back-to-back games since returning from the All-Star break. While they have made improvements amongst themselves, if they can not play consistent hockey, getting to the postseason is almost impossible.
Offensively, the Islanders are a below-average team. This season the Islanders are averaging just 2.73 goals per game, which is in the bottom five in the NHL.
In their last five games, they are averaging 3.2 goals per game. In their last five away games, they are averaging 3.4 goals per game.
Matthew Barzal has been the biggest offensive weapon for the Islanders. He is leading the team in points with 38 and is also on a three-game point streak.
Barzal is the only Islander player that has made it to 30 total points. Brock Nelson is the next closest, and he is only at 28 total points.
What makes this Islanders team even halfway relevant is the play of their goaltender Ilya Sorokin. He has a record of 17-11-3 and is only giving up 2.37 goals per game.
While Sorokin may have started the season as Semyon Varlamov’s backup, it is very clear where the Islanders stand now. Sorokin may also become an increasingly valuable trading bargain as the trade deadline is just three weeks away.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Analysis
After defeating the Golden Knights, the Avalanche are now on a three-game winning streak. The Avalanche have been playing some of their best hockey since returning from the All-Star break.
With this level of play, the Avalanche have distanced themselves from everyone in the pack. With 82 total points in the standings, the Avalanche are the best team in all of hockey, not just the Central Division.
The Avalanche offense is a force to be reckoned with. They are averaging 3.96 goals per game, which is second in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Avalanche are averaging 4.0 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Avalanche are averaging just 3.2 goals per game.
Nazem Kadri and Mikko Rantanen are the offensive leaders for Colorado. Kadri is leading the team in total points with 66, scoring 22 goals, and assisting on 44 others.
Rantanen is right behind him with 65 total points. He is currently on a six-game point streak and has recorded a point in eight out of their last ten games.
Darcy Kuemper has been the main goaltender for the Avalanche. He has a record of 26-6-1 and is giving up just 2.46 goals per game.
Team Updates
Matthew Barzal and Zdeno Chara are both listed as questionable out of the Islander’s camp. Both players played on Sunday, which is good for the teams.
The Avalanche does not have any new players listed on their injury report. In fact, they are down to just a single player who has been on the list for months.
- The Islanders won their moneyline bet in four of their last ten games.
- New York was over the total goals in six of their last ten games.
- The Avalanche won their moneyline bet in seven of their last ten games,
- Tampa Bay was under the total goals in six of their last ten games.
Islanders at Avalanche Betting Preview
Both goaltenders have very similar skill sets. The biggest difference is confidence when things do not go their way.
The Avalanche offense is just light years better than the Islanders. If they can get on the board early, it will be nearly impossible for the Islanders to catch up.
Islanders at Avalanche Betting Prediction
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