Avalanche vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - Nov. 20

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The Colorado Avalanche (13-1-5) will aim to prolong a six-game win streak when they take on the New York Rangers (10-9-2) at home on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Rangers are 6-4-0. They have totaled 28 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 24. They have gone on the power play 23 times during that span, and have capitalized with five goals (21.7% of opportunities).

Avalanche vs. Rangers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Avalanche 4, Rangers 1.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-199)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche have a 13-1-5 record overall, with a 1-5-6 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • In the seven games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-1-3 record (good for nine points).
  • Colorado has taken three points from the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-1-1 record).
  • The Avalanche are 12-0-4 in the 16 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 28 points).
  • In the six games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 4-0-2 to register 10 points.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 8-1-3 (19 points).
  • The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents four times, winning each game (eight points).

Rangers Splits and Trends

  • The Rangers (10-9-2 overall) have posted a record of 3-2-5 in games that have required OT this season.
  • In the eight games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
  • This season the Rangers scored just one goal in five games and have gone 1-3-1 (three points).
  • New York has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • The Rangers have scored more than two goals in nine games, earning 17 points from those contests.
  • This season, New York has scored a single power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-1-1 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 4-4-2 (10 points).
  • The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 11 times this season, and earned 12 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Rangers AVG Rangers Rank
1st 4.11 Goals Scored 2.48 30th
1st 2.37 Goals Allowed 2.48 3rd
2nd 33.7 Shots 26.9 21st
8th 26.1 Shots Allowed 27.9 18th
22nd 16.67% Power Play % 17.65% 20th
2nd 88.71% Penalty Kill % 77.59% 23rd

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