In this article we will formulate a New York Rangers vs Colorado Avalanche betting prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 28th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Rangers recent form and recent player performance
- The Avalanche recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado
- Recent betting trends in games played between New York and Colorado
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between New York and Colorado
Rangers Preview
The New York Rangers are 48-20-4 this year after they defeated the Flyers in overtime by a score of 6-5 in their last game. New York trailed 2-0 in the second period, but there were seven goals scored in the third period, before they won in overtime. The Rangers were out shot by a total of 42-27 and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. New York defeated Florida by a score of 4-3 and Boston by a score of 5-2 in the two games prior to Philadelphia. The Rangers are scoring 3.39 goals per game and they are allowing 2.72 goals against per game, while going 25.9% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 43 goals, 59 assists, and 258 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for New York is Igor Shesterkin, who is 31-15-2 this year with a 2.65 goals against average and a .911 save percentage.
Avalanche Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 46-21-5 this season after they lost to Montreal by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Colorado led 1-0 just 43 seconds into the game, but they allowed two goals in the first period and couldn’t find the back of the net for the rest of the game in the loss. The Avalanche out shot Montreal by a total of 28-27 and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Colorado had won their previous nine games, with notable wins against Vancouver, Edmonton, and Minnesota. The Avalanche are scoring 3.72 goals per game and they are allowing 2.96 goals against per game, while going 24.5% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 45 goals, 78 assists, and 350 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Colorado is Alexandar Georgiev, who is 37-15-3 this year with a 2.82 goals against average and a .903 save percentage.
Colorado Avalanche Team Facts
- The Avalanche have won nine of their last 10 games.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last 11 games following a home loss.
- The favorites have won the third period in four of the Avalanche’s last five games.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won each of their last nine games following an overtime win.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last 15 games as underdogs following an overtime win.
- The Rangers have won the third period in seven of their last eight night games following an overtime win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last seven games.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded two or more points in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight games at Ball Arena.
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored at least one goal in each of the Avalanche’s last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Ball Arena.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in 21 of the Avalanche’s last 22 home games.
- Nathan MacKinnon ranks 2nd in the league for Points (123) this season.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last eight Thursday games against Central Division opponents.
- Adam Fox has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last six night games.
- Mika Zibanejad has the equal-most Shorthanded Goals for the Rangers this season (2).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.10%).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank T2nd in the league for power play goals this season (61).
- The New York Rangers are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The New York Rangers rank 6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.72).
Rangers vs Avalanche Betting Prediction
Colorado is coming off of a disappointing loss to Montreal in their last game, but they have won nine of their last ten games and they are 28-7-0 at home. New York has won three games in a row against quality opponents and they have scored 15 goals in those three wins. The Rangers are a solid road team, as they are 22-11-4 away from home this season. This should be a great game between two of the top teams in the NHL and I think we are going to see plenty of goals. The Rangers have gone over 6.5 goals in six of their last seven games, while Colorado has gone over 6.5 in three of their last four. Take the over here.