The Colorado Avalanche (5-0-0) kick off a 3-game road trip against the New York Islanders (2-1-1) Tuesday at UBS Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Avalanche are a perfect 5-for-5, totaling 21 goals while allowing a total of just 8 goals. Half of those goals allowed came in a 6-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes last time out on Saturday. That halted a 3-game Under run for the Avs.
The Islanders are looking to bounce back after a 3-1 road loss against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The Islanders have scored a single goal in 2 out of the past 3 games, and the Under is 3-1 in 4 games overall for New York.
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