Avalanche vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - Dec. 6

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The Colorado Avalanche (19-2-6), coming off a 6-3 loss to the New York Islanders, visit the New York Rangers (15-12-2) at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers took down the Ottawa Senators 4-2 in their most recent game.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's contest.

The Rangers are 5-5-0 in their last 10 contests, totaling 29 goals while allowing 25 in that time. On 19 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (26.3%).

Avalanche vs. Rangers Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Avalanche 3, Rangers 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-170)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche (19-2-6 overall) have a 1-6-7 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • Colorado is 4-1-3 (11 points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Avalanche scored only one goal, they won.
  • Colorado has finished 1-1-2 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
  • The Avalanche have scored three or more goals 22 times, and are 17-1-4 in those games (to record 38 points).
  • In the nine games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 7-0-2 record (16 points).
  • In the 18 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 13-1-4 (30 points).
  • The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 5-1-0 (10 points).

Rangers Splits and Trends

  • The Rangers have a record of 15-12-2 this season and are 4-2-6 in overtime contests.
  • New York has earned 12 points (5-4-2) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Rangers scored just one goal in six games and have gone 1-4-1 (three points).
  • New York has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
  • The Rangers have earned 27 points in their 15 games with more than two goals scored.
  • 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 6-4-2 (14 points).
  • The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Rangers finished 8-8-0 in those matchups (16 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Rangers AVG Rangers Rank
1st 4.04 Goals Scored 2.69 27th
1st 2.19 Goals Allowed 2.59 4th
1st 33.9 Shots 26.2 25th
10th 26.7 Shots Allowed 28.3 19th
24th 15.63% Power Play % 19.4% 14th
3rd 86.42% Penalty Kill % 79.52% 23rd

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