New York Islanders Face the Colorado Avalanche: NHL Odds and Betting Stats
The Colorado Avalanche battle the visiting New York Islanders on Friday in NHL betting odds action at Pepsi Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Colorado sat as 120 underdogs over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 0.2-0 win for the Avalanche. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Colorado Avalanche are 12-25-1 overall while the New York Islanders are 15-15-6. As for the totals, Colorado is 16-18-4 on the OU, and New York is 20-12-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs New York injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 30-rated Colorado Avalanche and the No. 11-ranked New York Islanders, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Colorado's No. 30-ranked offense, averaging 2.03 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.14 goals allowed. The Avalanche power play is averaging 13.28% while the Islanders defense kills off 79.66% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York was a 6-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Jets. They won as +129 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
The Avalanche were a 4-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Flames. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Calgary at -210 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Arizona, Saturday, January 7th
Colorado home to Anaheim, Thursday, January 12th