Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Rangers

The Colorado Avalanche square off against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with face-off scheduled for 12:30 on Saturday, December 6.

For a value bet, head to the 3-Way Moneyline where you can back the Avalanche to get the better of the Rangers in 60 minutes. Our prediction is currently on offer at a juicy -106.

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Colorado Avalanche have been beaten in successive road games and the latest was at UBS Arena. New York Islanders claimed a 6-3 win. Martin Necas, Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each scored one goal.

New York Rangers made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 4-2 road triumph at Canadian Tire Centre when meeting Ottawa Senators. Vladislav Gavrikov was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. Goalie Igor Shesterkin made 25 saves (.926).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Avs triumphed 6-3 when they last played the Rangers. This head-to-head was played at Ball Arena. The Avs have three straight wins against the Rangers. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-1-3	2.1	.920	1
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Igor Shesterkin (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-9-2	2.5	.912	1
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.1 goals from 33.7 shots on goal, with a 9.7% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 1.8 goals from 27.7 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

Martin Necas is the top points scorer with 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists, with Nathan MacKinnon recording 14 points, 8 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 1.85 goal against average with a .936 save percentage, including two shutouts.

The Rangers have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 23.6 shots on goal, with a 26.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 30.5 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.4%.

The top points scorer is Artemi Panarin with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Mika Zibanejad is next best after registering 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.53 GAA with a .912 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

Take on Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is that Colorado Avalanche will outscore their opponents in regulation time, with odds of -106 currently available that they win this NHL clash. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

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Key Avalanche vs Rangers stats:

• Avalanche have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Avalanche have won 14 of their last 20 games.
• Rangers have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Rangers have lost 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• Rangers have lost their last 3 games against Avalanche.

Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 5 - 2 Rangers

We’re taking a chance on the Avalanche to achieve a 5-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +1400 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Rangers

1-0

Avalanche

+5000

Rangers

+5500

2-0

Avalanche

+4000

Rangers

+5500

2-1

Avalanche

+1300

Rangers

+1600

3-0

Avalanche

+2500

Rangers

+4000

3-1

Avalanche

+1600

Rangers

+2200

3-2

Avalanche

+800

Rangers

+950

4-0

Avalanche

+3000

Rangers

+5500

4-1

Avalanche

+1300

Rangers

+2200

4-2

Avalanche

+1300

Rangers

+1900

4-3

Avalanche

+950

Rangers

+1150

5-0

Avalanche

+5000

Rangers

+11000

5-1

Avalanche

+1900

Rangers

+4000

5-2

Avalanche

+1400

Rangers

+2400

5-3

Avalanche

+2000

Rangers

+2800

5-4

Avalanche

+1900

Rangers

+2200

6-1

Avalanche

+4000

Rangers

+9000

6-2

Avalanche

+2400

Rangers

+4500

6-3

Avalanche

+2500

Rangers

+4000

6-4

Avalanche

+4500

Rangers

+5500

6-5

Avalanche

+5000

Rangers

+5500

7-2

Avalanche

+6000

Rangers

+12000

7-3

Avalanche

+4500

Rangers

+8000

7-4

Avalanche

+6000

Rangers

+8000

7-5

Avalanche

+10000

Rangers

+12000

7-6

Avalanche

+11000

Rangers

+12500

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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.

Colorado Avalanche have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 63% probability due to their -169 Moneyline betting odds. New York Rangers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +140.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +116.

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Moneyline

Avalanche

-169

Rangers

+140

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-106

Tie

+325

Rangers

+235

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+142

Rangers +1.5

-175

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-143

Over 6.5

+116

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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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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