New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Islanders vs Avalanche

The New York Islanders face off against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Sunday, November 16.

We’re backing the -104 about the Avalanche off -1.5 goals on the puck line to get the better of the Islanders. This prediction is down to the favorites looking too hot to handle.

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New York Islanders won their previous game 3-2 (OT). This victory at Delta Center against Utah Mammoth was their fifth road win on the spin. Matthew Schaefer, Emil Heineman and Jonathan Drouin scored one goal apiece. Goalie David Rittich had 27 saves (.931).

Colorado Avalanche last game was a 6-3 home win. This victory over Buffalo Sabres at Ball Arena was their fifth successive victory. Martin Necas managed 4 points, featuring 2 goals and 2 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders have won the last two meetings against the Avs. They triumphed 6-2 at Ball Arena and then 5-2 at UBS Arena. The Avs have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-8-2	2.5	.912	3
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

Scott Wedgewood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-1-4	2.1	.920	1
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 28.0 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have given up 2.9 goals from 28.0 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

Bo Horvat is the top points scorer with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, with Jonathan Drouin racking up 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.13 goal against average with a .923 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Avs have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.6 goals from 33.2 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.7 goals from 25.7 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 22 points, 8 goals and 14 assists, while Cale Makar is next in line after registering 15 points, 3 goals and 12 assists. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 2.18 GAA with a .917 SV%.

New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

We bring you the complete New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Rather than back Colorado Avalanche on the moneyline, our pick is to back them off a -1.5 goal handicap. We’re taking the -104 on the puck line to get bigger odds.

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Key Islanders vs Avalanche stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 2 consecutive games.

Avs -1.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 51% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kyle Palmieri Over 1.5 Shots -200

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -200 available.

Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 3 - 5 Avalanche

Let’s take a chance on the +1800 available that the Avalanche secure a 5-3 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Avalanche

1-0

Islanders

+7000

Avalanche

+6000

2-0

Islanders

+7000

Avalanche

+4500

2-1

Islanders

+2200

Avalanche

+1600

3-0

Islanders

+5500

Avalanche

+2500

3-1

Islanders

+2900

Avalanche

+1700

3-2

Islanders

+1200

Avalanche

+900

4-0

Islanders

+8000

Avalanche

+2500

4-1

Islanders

+2900

Avalanche

+1100

4-2

Islanders

+2400

Avalanche

+1300

4-3

Islanders

+1400

Avalanche

+1000

5-0

Islanders

+14000

Avalanche

+4000

5-1

Islanders

+5000

Avalanche

+1400

5-2

Islanders

+2900

Avalanche

+1100

5-3

Islanders

+3300

Avalanche

+1800

5-4

Islanders

+2400

Avalanche

+1800

6-0

Islanders

+2400

Avalanche

+5500

6-1

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+2800

6-2

Islanders

+6000

Avalanche

+1800

6-3

Islanders

+4500

Avalanche

+2000

6-4

Islanders

+6000

Avalanche

+3500

6-5

Islanders

+5500

Avalanche

+4500

7-0

Islanders

+5500

Avalanche

+8000

7-1

Islanders

+5500

Avalanche

+4500

7-2

Islanders

+14000

Avalanche

+4000

7-3

Islanders

+9000

Avalanche

+3400

7-4

Islanders

+9000

Avalanche

+4500

7-5

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+8000

7-6

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+10000

8-0

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+12000

8-1

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+7500

8-2

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+6600

8-3

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+7500

8-4

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+7500

8-5

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+11000

9-1

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+12000

9-2

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+11000

9-3

Islanders

+12000

Avalanche

+12500

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New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -263 about Colorado Avalanche which reflects they have a 72% chance of winning this game. New York Islanders are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +210.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -108.

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Moneyline

Islanders

+210

Avalanche

-263

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+340

Tie

+400

Avalanche

-167

Puck Line

Islanders +1.5

-114

Avalanche -1.5

-106

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-112

Over 6.5

-108

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Islanders Stats

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.60 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.60 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 15.6
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.5
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 3.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 33.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 16.1
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 16.3
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 39.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 34.7
• Hits: 23.6
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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