Tuesday’s NHL schedule features a contest between the favored Colorado Avalanche (26-17-1, -148 on the moneyline to win at home) and the New York Rangers (20-20-2, +124 moneyline odds) at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Avalanche vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
Favorite: Avalanche (-148)
Underdog: Rangers (+124)
Over/under: 6.5
Avalanche vs. Rangers Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Avalanche (-1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
Score Prediction:
Avalanche 4 – Rangers 2
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Avalanche and Rangers Betting Trends
Colorado and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 23 of 44 games this season.
New York’s games this season have had more than 6.5 goals 18 of 42 times.
These teams score a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game’s total.
Opponents of these two teams average 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.3 fewer than this game’s total.
The Avalanche have won 67.6% of their games this season when favored on the moneyline (23-11).
The Rangers have won four, or 28.6%, of the 14 games they have played as an underdog this season.
Avalanche Stats & Insights
The Avalanche’s 146 goals this season make them the sixth-best scoring team in the NHL.
On defense, the Avalanche have conceded 137 goals (3.1 per game) to rank 23rd in NHL action.
Their goal differential (+9) ranks them 12th in the league.
The Avalanche convert 11.3% of their shots, ranking sixth in the NHL.
The Avalanche’s players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 18.7 hits and 14.6 blocked shots per game.
In their last 10 matchups, the Avalanche are 7-2-1 to earn 80.0% of the possible points.
They have averaged 3.5 goals per game (35 total) during that span.
Over on the defensive side, the Avalanche have given up 2.0 goals per game (20 total) in those 10 outings.
Rangers Stats & Insights
The Rangers’ 122 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 21st in the NHL.
The Rangers have allowed 3.1 goals per game, 131 total, which ranks 17th among NHL teams.
Their 18th-ranked goal differential is -9.
The Rangers’ collective 9.7% shooting percentage ranks 26th in the league.
The Rangers have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
Over the last 10 contests, the Rangers have gone 4-5-1 (65.0% of possible points).
They have totaled 27 goals during that stretch.
Defensively, the Rangers have given up 34 goals (3.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Avalanche Key Players to Watch
One of Colorado’s most productive offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has 68 points (15 goals, 53 assists) and plays an average of 23:09 per game.
Mikko Rantanen is another top contributor for Colorado with 60 points (1.4 per game), scoring 25 goals and adding 35 assists.
Mackenzie Blackwood (14-11-4) has a goals against average of 2.5 on the season, and 788 saves. His .918 save percentage is seventh-best in the league.
Rangers Key Players to Watch
New York’s Artemi Panarin has collected 27 assists and 17 goals in 40 games, good for 44 points.
Adam Fox is key for New York’s offense with 33 total points (0.8 per game), including two goals and 31 assists through 42 games.
Igor Shesterkin has a .908 save percentage (21st in the league), with 795 total saves, while conceding 81 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put up a 13-15-1 record between the posts for New York this season.
Avalanche vs. Rangers Injuries
Avalanche: Oliver Kylington: Upper Body (Out), Miles Wood: Upper Body (Out), Samuel Girard: Undisclosed (Questionable), Valeri Nichushkin: Lower Body (Out), Gabriel Landeskog: Knee (Out), Tucker Poolman: Head (Out For Season)
Rangers: Chris Kreider: Upper Body (Questionable), Filip Chytil: Upper Body (Questionable)
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