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Avalanche vs. Islanders prediction: Colorado favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [12/4/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Colorado Avalanche vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Thursday.
The NY Islanders will take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at UBS Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Avalanche vs. Islanders game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Avs vs. Isles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Avalanche and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Avalanche a 61% chance of defeating the Islanders.
According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Avalanche vs. Islanders odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+136) | +1.5 (-155) |
| Moneyline | -182 | +154 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Islanders picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Islanders +1.5 | -155 |
| Moneyline | Islanders | +154 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6 total goals.
Avalanche vs. Islanders player props
Who will score a goal in Avalanche vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Islanders.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 37.6% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is a 7.1% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 37.6% |
| Martin Necas | 30.2% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 29.9% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 26.9% |
| Cale Makar | 26.7% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 35.0% |
| Anders Lee | 25.7% |
| Mathew Barzal | 24.6% |
| Max Shabanov | 23.2% |
| Emil Heineman | 21.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7.1% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 6.4% |
| Martin Necas | 5.9% |
| Brock Nelson | 4.8% |
| Cale Makar | 4.6% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 7.2% |
| Anders Lee | 5.0% |
| Mathew Barzal | 4.2% |
| Max Shabanov | 4.0% |
| Emil Heineman | 3.7% |
Avs vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's action between the Islanders and Avalanche at UBS Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Islanders on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Avalanche vs. Islanders insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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