New York Rangers vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/20

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The New York Rangers will take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. This game marks the beginning of the NHL Regular Season. It is set for Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Rangers come into this game with a record of 10-9-2, while the Avalanche hold a 13-1-5 record.

New York is led by Head Coach Mike Sullivan and plays in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Colorado, under Head Coach Jared Bednar, is part of the Western Central Division. The Avalanche have been strong at home, and the Rangers will look to challenge them on their turf. Both teams aim to make a mark early in the season.

Rangers vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Rangers vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche MoneyLine -214, New York Rangers MoneyLine +179

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers recently faced the Vegas Golden Knights and lost by a score of 3-2. They recorded 19 shots on goal and failed to score on any power play opportunities. Vincent Trocheck and Jonny Brodzinski each scored a goal in the game.

In a home game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Rangers lost 2-1. They again had 19 shots on goal and managed one power play goal. Mika Zibanejad was the lone goal scorer for the team in this game.

The Rangers secured a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a 2-1 score. They had a more aggressive approach with 32 shots on goal and scored one power play goal. Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin were key contributors in this victory.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have been on a roll in their recent games. They secured a win against the New York Islanders with a 4-1 score. The Avalanche had 28 shots on goal and Scott Wedgewood made 28 saves.

In a previous game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Avalanche won 6-3. Nathan MacKinnon contributed with one assist and eight shots on goal. Martin Necas was a standout, scoring two goals and assisting two others.

Facing the Anaheim Ducks, the Avalanche clinched another 4-1 victory. They recorded 36 shots on goal and had one power play goal. Scott Wedgewood shone with 35 saves on 36 shots.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the New York Rangers. The Avalanche have a MoneyLine of -214, while the Rangers are at +179. With Colorado’s strong skater and goaltending stats, they are likely to win. The projected score is Colorado 4, New York 2.

For the over/under, the line is set at 6.0. Given the projected total score of 6, betting on the Over at -117 is a reasonable choice. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, suggesting a higher scoring game.