NHL Picks: Islanders, Avalanche Favorites

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The NHL Slays slows down tonight with just three games on tap for January 28.

Our top picks include the New York Islanders as minus 130 favorites against the New York Rangers,

the Colorado Avalanche at minus one, 148 over the Ottawa Senators, and the over 6.5 in that

Colorado Ottawa matchup at minus 125. The Islanders have been steady lately,

going nine wins, six losses, and one tie in their last 15 games.

They already topped the Rangers two nothing back in late December.

Ilya Sarakan, the Vizina front runner, just posted a shout-out and give New York a clear edge

in goal with Igor Shesterkin sidelined for the Rangers. Meanwhile, Colorado sits atop the

league standings and boasts a strong 15-8 record as road favorites this season. They snapped a

mini-skid with a solid win in Toronto over the weekend. Ottawa has dropped 11 of 17 since the

holiday break, despite a recent 7-1 outburst. Both teams in that Ottawa game can light the

lamb freely. The Avalanche average four or five goals often, but their goal-tending has slipped.

The Senators rank well over the total this year at 31 and 21, and Colorado dropped them eight

two not long ago. Odds come from Draft Kings and can shift, so check the latest. If gambling's

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