The New York Islanders (18-13-1) continue their road trip against the Colorado Avalanche (16-11-2) Monday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Islanders picked up a 5-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights in the 3rd game of their 5-game trip on Saturday, snapping an 0-2-1 run. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row and 5 of the last 6 for the Isles.
Colorado won 3-1 against the Nashville Predators on Saturday, improving to 3-1 in the last 4 games. The Avs continue to struggle offensively, averaging just 2.0 goals per game (GPG) across the last 8 games. The Under is 6-0 in the last 6 games for Colorado.
The Avalanche look to avenge a 5-4 loss against the Islanders at UBS Arena in the 1st meeting on Oct. 29.
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Islanders at Avalanche odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:36 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Islanders +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Avalanche -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Islanders +1.5 (-190) | Avalanche -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)
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Islanders at Avalanche projected goalies
Ilya Sorokin (10-10-0, 2.49 GAA, .921 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (12-6-2, 2.59 GAA, .920 SV%, 1 SO)
Sorokin has dropped 5 straight starts, last winning on Nov. 25 in Columbus. In a few of the starts, a lack of offensive support was the culprit for the loss, but he also has allowed 5 goals in 2 of his last 4 outings. He is 0-4-0 with a 3.72 GAA and .858 SV% in 4 December starts and 1 relief appearance.
Georgiev allowed just 1 goal on 26 shots in Saturday’s win over the visiting Predators. While he is just 2-3-1 in 6 December starts, he still has a decent 2.84 GAA and .902 SV%,
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Islanders at Avalanche picks and predictions
Prediction
Avalanche 3, Islanders 2
Moneyline
The AVALANCHE (-160) are moderate favorites on home ice against an Islanders (+140) side which has been struggling lately. Take advantage.
Yes, Colorado has been struggling to light the lamp lately, and this won’t be a cake walk. However, the Avs are 39-19 in the past 58 games against Eastern Conference teams, and 66-21 in the previous 87 games at home, which is a (.759 winning percentage).
Puck line/Against the spread
The Islanders +1.5 (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return if you want a little insurance, and that’s just too much risk for not enough return.
PASS.
Over/Under
UNDER 5.5 (+110) at plus-money is a strong play here.
Sorokin has been a little erratic lately, but he and Georgiev are allowing less than 3 goals per outing. Goals should be at a premium Monday night in the Mile High City.
The Under is 6-2 in the previous 8 meetings in Denver, and the Under has dominated lately for the Avs.
The Under is 6-0 in the last 6 at home for the Avs, while going 18-7-1 in the last 26 games overall.
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