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The Colorado Avalanche (28-20-2) and the New York Rangers (24-20-4) meet Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Avalanche vs. Rangers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Avalanche lead 1-0; Colorado won 3-2 in overtime at home on Jan. 14 as a moderate favorite (-147) as the Under (6) cashed
The past 5 meetings in this series have either gone to overtime or a shootout since Oct. 25, 2022. The Under has connected in 6 consecutive meetings, too.
The Avalanche traded RW Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. On Saturday in Boston, new center acquisitions Jack Drury and Martin Necas made their debuts in a 3-1 loss. Both players were scoreless, with Necas picking up a minus-3 rating with a hit and 2 blocked shots.
The Avs are 0-2-1 in the past 3 games, while totaling just 4 goals. The Under has cashed in each of the past 3 outings, while the total has gone low at an 8-3 clip in the past 11 games dating back to Jan. 4.
The Rangers are an impressive 7-0-3 across the past 10 games since Jan. 5, including a pair of wins in the past 2 games while outscoring the opposition 11-1.
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Avalanche at Rangers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:02 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Rangers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche +1.5 (-275) | Rangers -1.5 (+220)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
Avalanche at Rangers projected goalies
Mac Blackwood (15-13-5, 2.57 GAA, .916 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (17-15-2, 2.72 GAA, .914 SV%, 3 SO)
Blackwood allowed 3 goals on 25 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets Wednesday, and he hasn’t won in the past 3 starts. He has not gotten a lot of offensive support lately, with just 9 goals in the past 5 outings (1.8 goals per game). He is still 4-3-2 with a 2.17 GAA and .916 SV% in 8 starts and 1 relief appearance in January.
Shesterkin has won 4 straight starts, including 2 shutouts Jan. 18-21. He is easily having his best stretch of the season in January, going 6-0-1 with 1.39 GAA and .948 SV% in 7 starts. He allowed 3 goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 OT loss on Jan. 14 in Denver.
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Avalanche at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 3, Avalanche 1
Moneyline
The RANGERS (-115) are a strong play at home, as the Avalanche (-105) have the tough turnaround with a second straight matinee game on no rest.
New York is finally playing up to its capabilities, enjoying its best stretch of the season. It is 7-0-3 in the past 10 games, and a major reason for the turnaround has been the play of Shesterkin. New York is 5-0-1 in the past 6 games at Madison Square Garden.
Colorado is 0-2-1 in the past 3 games, while going just 4-5-2 in the previous 11 outings. It’s a major reason the Avalanche decided to shake things up and acquire the likes of Drury and Necas for the stretch run.
Puck line/Against the spread
If you’re a little more adventurous, forget the moneyline and go for RANGERS -1.5 (+220) for the chance to more than double up.
Again, remember that last week the first meeting went to overtime, and each of the past 5 meetings haven’t been decided in regulation. So, there is plenty of risk playing New York. However, it has covered the puck line as a favorite in each of the past 2 games, while going 4-2 in the past 6 when favored.
Over/Under
UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the lean, but go very lightly.
The Under has cashed in 6 consecutive meetings since Dec. 14, 2021, including the 3-2 OT win by the Avalanche on Jan. 14.
The total has gone low at a 5-3 clip in the past 8 games for the Rangers, as Shesterkin is playing tremendous goal in the month of January.
For the Avs, the Under has hit in 3 in a row, while going 8-3 across the previous 11 outings.
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The Colorado Avalanche are set to take on the New York Rangers in what promises to be an exciting matchup. With both teams vying for a playoff spot, every point is crucial. Here are the latest odds, picks, and predictions for this game:
Odds:
– Colorado Avalanche: -130
– New York Rangers: +110
Picks:
Both teams have been playing well as of late, with the Avalanche boasting a high-powered offense led by Nathan MacKinnon and the Rangers showcasing a strong defensive core. This game could go either way, but I’m leaning towards the Avalanche to come out on top. Their ability to score at will and their solid goaltending should give them the edge in this matchup.
Predictions:
I predict a close game with both teams trading goals throughout the night. The Avalanche will ultimately prevail with a final score of 4-3. Look for MacKinnon to have a big game and lead his team to victory.
Overall, this game is sure to be a thrilling affair between two talented teams. Be sure to tune in and see who comes out on top in this exciting matchup.
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