Avalanche vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - Nov. 16

The Colorado Avalanche (12-1-5) bring a five-game win streak into a home matchup against the New York Islanders (10-6-2), who have won four straight, on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our pick for which club will secure the win in Sunday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests for the Islanders, their offense has scored 30 goals while their defense has given up 28 (they have a 6-3-1 record in those games). In 33 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (15.2% conversion rate).

Avalanche vs. Islanders Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Avalanche 5, Islanders 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-270)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

• The Avalanche have finished 1-5-6 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 12-1-5.
• In the seven games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-1-3 record (good for nine points).
• Colorado has taken three points from the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-1-1 record).
• The Avalanche have scored three or more goals 15 times, and are 11-0-4 in those games (to register 26 points).
• In the six games when Colorado has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 10 points after finishing 4-0-2.
• In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 8-1-3 (19 points).
• The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents three times, winning each game (six points).

Islanders Splits and Trends

• The Islanders have a record of 10-6-2 this season and are 3-2-5 in overtime games.
• New York has earned 12 points (6-1-0) in its seven games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• New York failed to win all five games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
• The Islanders have earned 22 points in their 13 games with at least three goals scored.
• New York has scored a single power-play goal in six games this season and has recorded 10 points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 1-5-1 (three points).
• The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Islanders went 8-1-0 in those contests (16 points).

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Avalanche vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado

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