Avalanche vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - Nov. 16

Something has to give when the Colorado Avalanche (12-1-5, riding a five-game winning streak) host the New York Islanders (10-6-2, winners of four in a row). The contest on Sunday, Nov. 16 begins at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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

The Islanders have gone 6-3-1 over the last 10 games, scoring 30 total goals (five power-play goals on 33 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 15.2%). They have given up 28 goals to their opponents.

Avalanche vs. Islanders Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Avalanche 5, Islanders 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-256)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

• The Avalanche have a 12-1-5 record overall, with a 1-5-6 record in games that have gone to overtime.
• Colorado has nine points (3-1-3) in the seven games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• Colorado has scored two goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
• The Avalanche have scored three or more goals in 15 games (11-0-4, 26 points).
• In the six games when Colorado has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 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 earned a record of 3-2-5 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 10-6-2.
• 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 a pair of goals.
• The Islanders have earned 22 points in their 13 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, New York has scored a single power-play goal in six games has a record of 5-1-0 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 1-5-1 (three points).
• The Islanders have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned 16 points in those games.

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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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