In this article, we will formulate an Islanders vs Avalanche Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 28th at the Enterprise Center. Let’s take a look at a New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche Pick.
Islanders Are Picking up Steam
The Islanders are picking up steam right now and they have won four games in a row. Over the last four games the defense has given up only five goals total and they believe they continue the success. Two games ago, against the Philadelphia Flyers, they ended up securing a 3-1 victory. In the last game against the Carolina Hurricanes, it took overtime, but they ended up picking up the 3-2.
The Islanders on the season are averaging 2.667 goals while their defense is giving up 2.91 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the defense is ranked 13th in the league. They are averaging 28.63 shots per game which is 15th best in the league. Anders Lee has scored 21 goals and added 16 assists so far this season. In this game, they are going to need to get the offense out to a fast start here.
Why the Islanders Will Beat the Avalanche
- The Islanders have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight games.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games.
- The Islanders have won the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs following a win.
Back and Forth for Avalanche
It’s been back and forth for the Avalanche lately, but they are coming off a win in the last game. The Avalanche scored five goals against the New York Rangers in the last game and that was enough for the victory. Cale Maker was the top player, putting up two goals and adding one assist. Mackenzie Blackwood was in goal, and he saved 33 of the 37 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Boston Bruins, they ended up losing 3-1.
The Avalanche are averaging 3.27 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.12 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 21st. Opponents are averaging only 26.61 shots per game which is 6th in the league. Opponents have a save percentage of .888 against them, which is 5th in the league. Getting out to a fast start is going to be key.
Why the Avalanche Will Beat the Islanders
- The Avalanche have won each of their last 10 Tuesday night games.
- The Islanders have lost each of their last six Tuesday night games.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games following an overtime win.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last four road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Islanders have lost the first period in four of their last five games following a home win.
Islanders vs Avalanche Prediction
The Islanders have confidence and their defense is going to step up again here. The Islanders are averaging only 2.67 goals per game, though, and their offense is going to really struggle again here. Look for neither team to score more than two goals. There isn’t a strong play one way or the other on the side but this game is going to end up being lower scoring. Back the under to cash here.