Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Jan 2025

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our betting prediction is for the Rangers to win. They have a strong chance of beating the Avalanche and the -116 makes plenty of appeal.

Colorado Avalanche have been defeated in their previous three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 3-1 loss against Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Avs racked up 28 shots and Artturi Lehkonen bagged the only goal.

New York Rangers were winners last time out. Their 6-1 victory against Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden was their fourth straight home triumph. Adam Fox recorded 2 points, featuring 1 goal and 1 assist. Goalie Igor Shesterkin played a starring role, stopping 33 shots (.971).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Avs and the Rangers saw the former win. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Ball Arena. It’s been six the Avs wins in the past 10 games beween these teams.

Starting Goalies

Mackenzie Blackwood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-1-1	2.2	.920	2
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

Igor Shesterkin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-10-3	2.6	.909	1
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.6 goals from 28.8 shots on goal, with a 3.7% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 2.6 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.7%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, with Jonathan Drouin racking up 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.31 goal against average with a .915 save percentage.

The Rangers have 7 wins and 0 overtime losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 27.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.2 goals from 29.4 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.2%.

The top points scorer is Adam Fox with 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, while Artemi Panarin is next best after having 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 1.39 GAA with a .948 SV%, including two shutouts.

Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

The pick is that New York Rangers will outscore their opponents, with -116 currently available that the home team win this NHL clash. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of team, player and goalie stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Avalanche vs Rangers stats:

• Rangers have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Rangers have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Rangers have won 4 consecutive games at home this season.
• Avalanche have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Avalanche have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Avalanche have lost their last 3 games.

Rangers Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 53.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

Those looking for a bigger price about a victory for Rangers should head to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines. You can combine this pick with an Over / Under prediction for more juice.

Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nathan MacKinnon Over 3.5 Shots -137

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) has totaled Over 3.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -137.

Latest Nathan MacKinnon Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+138

First

+800

Shots on Goal

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

+105

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 1 - 4 Rangers

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Rangers to win 4-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +1400 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Rangers

1-0

Avalanche

+5000

Rangers

+5000

2-0

Avalanche

+5000

Rangers

+5000

2-1

Avalanche

+1400

Rangers

+1300

3-0

Avalanche

+3300

Rangers

+2900

3-1

Avalanche

+2000

Rangers

+1900

3-2

Avalanche

+850

Rangers

+800

4-0

Avalanche

+4500

Rangers

+3500

4-1

Avalanche

+1600

Rangers

+1400

4-2

Avalanche

+1700

Rangers

+1600

4-3

Avalanche

+1050

Rangers

+1000

5-0

Avalanche

+8000

Rangers

+6600

5-1

Avalanche

+2800

Rangers

+2400

5-2

Avalanche

+1800

Rangers

+1600

5-3

Avalanche

+2500

Rangers

+2400

5-4

Avalanche

+2200

Rangers

+2000

6-0

Avalanche

+12000

Rangers

+10000

6-1

Avalanche

+7000

Rangers

+5500

6-2

Avalanche

+3500

Rangers

+3000

6-3

Avalanche

+3300

Rangers

+2800

6-4

Avalanche

+5500

Rangers

+5000

6-5

Avalanche

+5500

Rangers

+5000

7-1

Avalanche

+12000

Rangers

+9000

7-2

Avalanche

+10000

Rangers

+7500

7-3

Avalanche

+6600

Rangers

+5500

7-4

Avalanche

+7500

Rangers

+6600

7-5

Avalanche

+12000

Rangers

+11000

7-6

Avalanche

+12500

Rangers

+12000

8-2

Avalanche

+15000

Rangers

+13000

8-3

Avalanche

+15000

Rangers

+13000

8-4

Avalanche

+13000

Rangers

+12000

8-5

Avalanche

+15000

Rangers

+14000

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Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

There’s the opportunity to back New York Rangers at -128 on the Moneyline although Colorado Avalanche are priced up at betting odds of +106. The sportsbook traders give the road team a 49% probability of success.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -128.

The Rangers can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 3 Goals where they are -100 favorites. The Avs are +175 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

The betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to National Hockey League clashes. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Avalanche

+106

Rangers

-128

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

+165

Tie

+320

Rangers

+130

Puck Line

Avalanche +1.5

-244

Rangers -1.5

+194

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

Nathan MacKinnon is the favorite to be First Goalscorer at +800. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +138.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

First

+138

Anytime

+800

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

First

+148

Anytime

+850

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

First

+175

Anytime

+1000

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

First

+190

Anytime

+1050

Chris Kreider (Rangers)

First

+195

Anytime

+1050

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

First

+195

Anytime

+1050

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

First

+250

Anytime

+1300

Filip Chytil (Rangers)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Ross Colton (Avalanche)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

First

+335

Anytime

+1700

Jonathan Drouin (Avalanche)

First

+335

Anytime

+1700

Reilly Smith (Rangers)

First

+335

Anytime

+1700

Casey Mittelstadt (Avalanche)

First

+390

Anytime

+1900

Jack Drury (Avalanche)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Jere Innala (Avalanche)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Arthur Kaliyev (Rangers)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Adam Fox (Rangers)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Jonny Brodzinski (Rangers)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Jimmy Vesey (Rangers)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Joel Kiviranta (Avalanche)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Logan O'Connor (Avalanche)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Juuso Pärssinen (Avalanche)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

+105

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

Over 3.5

+145

Under 3.5

-192

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

Martin Necas (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Cale Makar (Avalanche)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+115

Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Jonathan Drouin (Avalanche)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-118

Adam Fox (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

New York Rangers Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 33.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 31.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 16.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 23.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 28.2
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 17.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 25.1
• Giveaways: 13.4
• Takeaways: 4.1

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