Avalanche vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - Nov. 20

The Colorado Avalanche (13-1-5) host the New York Rangers (10-9-2) at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche have won six games in a row.

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Here is our pick for who will clinch the victory in Thursday's game.

Over the past 10 contests, the Rangers are 6-4-0 while scoring 28 goals against 24 goals conceded. On 23 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (21.7%).

Avalanche vs. Rangers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final result of Avalanche 4, Rangers 1.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-210)
  • 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 gone 1-5-6 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 13-1-5.
  • Colorado is 3-1-3 (nine points) in its seven games decided by one goal.
  • Colorado has scored exactly two goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
  • The Avalanche have scored three or more goals 16 times, and are 12-0-4 in those games (to record 28 points).
  • In the six games when Colorado has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 4-0-2 to register 10 points.
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, 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 have posted a record of 3-2-5 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 10-9-2.
  • In the eight games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
  • Across the five games this season the Rangers ended with only one goal, they have earned three points.
  • New York has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
  • The Rangers have scored three or more goals in nine games, earning 17 points from those contests.
  • This season, New York has recorded a single power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-1-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 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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