Avalanche vs Islanders Picks and Prediction – 1/29/2025

By: Thomas Pemberton |

Last Updated: 01/27/2025 at 7:44 PM ET

Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders 01/28/25 - NHL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/29/2025, 12:30 AM UTC
Latest Odds: COL -150 ; O/U 6

Avalanche vs Islanders Prediction

The Colorado Avalanche head to New York on Tuesday to take on the Islanders. Colorado is 29-20-2 on the season. The Avalanche are 4-5-1 over their last ten games. Colorado carries a 15-10 road record. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks .

Mackenzie Blackwood will protect the net for the Colorado Avalanche. Blackwood is 16-13-5 on the season with one shutout. Blackwood has allowed 86 goals and carries a 2.46 goals against average. The Colorado Avalanche are allowing an average of 3.12 goals against per game. 

The New York Islanders are 21-20-7 on the season. The Islanders have won seven of their last ten games. New York is riding a four game win streak and they carry a 11-11-2 home ice record. The Islanders are averaging 2.67 goals scored per game. The Islanders beat the Avalanche 6-2 in their last meeting back in October. 

Ilya Sorokin will make the start in goal for the NY Islanders. Sorokin is 16-14-4 on the season with two shutouts. Sorokin has allowed 89 goals and carries a 2.75 goals against average. The NY Islanders are allowing an average of 2.92 goals against per game. 

Avalanche vs Islanders Pick Analysis

The New York Islanders show value as home underdogs on Tuesday. The Islanders are seeking a fifth straight win. The Islanders have scored three goals in three straight games. Take the home underdog in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, New York Islanders win 4-2. 

Our Free NHL Pick for New York Islanders vs Colorado Avalanche

New York Islanders +135