Published Nov 15, 3:29am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Nov 15, 3:29am ET
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In-form rivals collide in the NHL on Nov 16, as the Colorado Avalanche host the New York Islanders. Find the odds and our picks here.
The Islanders have been in strong recent form, winning each of their last three to improve their record over the last ten to 5-3-2.
However, the Avalanche are the form team in the NHL at this stage after winning each of their last five. Their recent run of form has seen them open up an advantage at the Central Division summit.
It has been a professional start to the season for the Colorado Avalanche, and they have already opened up an advantage at the top of the Central Division.
Colorado have gone 12-1-5 across their opening 18 matches this season, and they have suffered just one regulation defeat in their previous ten.
The Avalanche also come into the weekend as the in-form team in the NHL after winning each of their last five. Their most recent success was a 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
The New York Islanders have been in reliable form throughout the season. They come into the weekend after going 9-6-2 so far this season, and they sit fourth in the Metropolitan Division.
The Islanders have impressed over their last ten, going 5-3-2. Their strong form has continued in recent weeks after winning each of their last three.
Their most recent victory came in the form of a 4-3 overtime success against the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.
| TOTAL | Islanders | Avalanche | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 99 | 49 | 46 | - |
| GOALS | 666 | 339 | 327 |
This should be a high-quality showdown between two sides in excellent recent form.
However, the in-form hosts could be challenging to bet against. The Avalanche have been in red-hot recent form, and they have also won 58% of their previous home games against the Islanders.
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Colorado Avalanche
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