In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 14th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 26-17-1 this year after they lost to Winnipeg by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Colorado allowed one goal in all three periods in the shutout loss. The Avalanche were outshot by a total of 29-22, won 39.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado was led by MacKinnon, Rantanen, and Manson, who all had three shots on goal, while Blackwood stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Avalanche defeated the Wild by a score of 6-1 but did lose to the Blackhawks by a score of 3-1 before that. Colorado has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 53 points. Colorado has scored 3.32 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 21.6% on the power play and 78.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 15 goals, 53 assists, and 166 shots on goal, while Mikko Rantanen has added 25 goals, 35 assists, and 123 shots on goal. Mackenzie Blackwood is 8-2-1 with a 1.66 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage this year.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 20-20-2 this season after they defeated Vegas by a score of 2-1 in their last game. New York trailed 1-0 in the second period, but they scored the last two goals in the game for the win. The Rangers were outshot by a total of 30-26, won 32.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Edstrom and Trocheck, while Shesterkin stopped 29 out of 30 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Rangers defeated the Devils by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Stars by a score of 5-4 before that. New York has won four of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 42 points. New York has scored 2.90 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 19.8% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 17 goals, 28 assists, and 120 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added two goals, 31 assists, and 68 shots on goal. Igor Shesterkin is 13-15-1 with a 2.98 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage this year.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Rangers
- The Avalanche have won each of their last nine Tuesday games.
- The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games following a road win.
- The Avalanche have won the third period in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
Why the Rangers will beat the Avalanche
- The Avalanche have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Rangers and Avalanche.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Rangers and Avalanche.
- The Rangers have won the first period in each of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last five games between the Rangers and Avalanche has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Rangers’ last four night games at Ball Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in 14 of the Avalanche’s last 15 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last three games against Central Division opponents.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche’s last 15 Tuesday games.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche’s last six home games.
- Mikko Rantanen has scored a goal in each of the Avalanche’s last four home games.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six road appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of his seven previous appearances with his team as an underdog against the Avalanche.
- Vincent Trocheck has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers’ last three games against Central Division opponents.
Avalanche vs Rangers Prediction
New York comes into this game trying to maintain some rare momentum, as they are looking for their third win in a row. The Rangers are 11-11-0 on the road, while the Avalanche are 12-8-1 at home this year. Colorado has been inconsistent recently and they have had some trouble scoring goals, as they have scored three goals or fewer in four of their last five games. On the other side, the Rangers are scoring just 2.90 goals per game this season and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last four games. Take the under in this contest.