Colorado Avalanche vs New York Islanders Prediction: the New York Islanders have improved

Prediction for the NHL Colorado Avalanche vs New York Islanders match which will take place on January 3rd. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Avalanche have won 15 out of 19 games on home ice this season, including six in a row heading into their match with the New York Islanders. Jared Bednar's team has fared worse on the road, so their comfortable position in the standings has mainly come at the expense of their home form. Colorado leads the Central Division and is second in the West standings behind Vancouver.

From 16 November to 24 December, Lane Lambert's team lost just two of 16 games in regulation. But then the Islanders hosted Pittsburgh at home and put seven unanswered pucks in their net. The Isles went on to beat Washington 5:1 but were again unable to cope with the Penguins. This time on the road - 3:1.

Colorado is fourth in the league in shots on goal per game. They also allow 30 shots on goal. It gives us significant reason to bet on TO, as the New York Islanders have also improved their work in the opposition throughout the championship.