Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/26/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Avalanche and Rangers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Rangers being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Avalanche.
COLORADO AVALANCHE VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 26th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:
- According to our analysis, we anticipate the Rangers to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Rangers on the moneyline
- The Rangers should also cover at -1.5
Are the Avalanche Ready for a Win at New York?
The Avalanche fell to 28-20-2 after a 5-2 loss to the Predators. Colorado was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed, with the teams combining for 7.
Colorado took the lead in the second period with a goal from Cale Makar, but the Predators responded with five straight goals. Nathan MacKinnon scored for the Avalanche in the third period, cutting the deficit to 3-2 before Nashville added two empty-net goals.
Colorado’s offense took 30 shots on goal but only managed two scores in their 5-2 loss to Nashville. Cale Makar netted his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, scoring with just 2:17 left in the game.
MacKinnon also picked up his 14th assist on Makar’s goal. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period before Makar got them on the board at the 17:06 mark of the second period.
Defensively, the Avalanche will look to bounce back after giving up five goals to the Predators, including two empty-netters. They also allowed a crucial power-play goal early in the 3rd period that put Nashville up 3-1. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.
Can The Rangers Secure a Home Victory?
The Rangers moved to 24-20-4 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
Four different Rangers scored in the game, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers built a 2-0 lead before the Islanders cut it to 3-2, but two more goals in the third period sealed the victory.
Artemi Panarin led the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net and his 8th on a power play. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, shorthanded. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom netted his 1st of the season.
The Rangers took 40 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Mika Zibanejad contributed with his 7th and 8th assists of the season.
Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their strong play from their last game, where they allowed just two goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves, finishing with a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers’ defense also contributed 10 takeaways and 19 hits.