Avalanche vs. Rangers: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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Thursday’s NHL lineup features a matchup between the Colorado Avalanche (46-21-5) and the New York Rangers (48-20-4) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche are -142 on the moneyline to win at home against the Rangers (+120) in the game, which starts at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+, ALT, and MSG.

ESPN+, ALT, and MSG will show this Avalanche versus Rangers matchup.

Avalanche vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, ALT, and MSG
  • Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, ALT, and MSG
  • Favorite: Avalanche (-142)
  • Underdog: Rangers (+120)
  • Over/under: 6.5

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Avalanche and Rangers Betting Trends

  • Colorado and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 41 of 72 games this season.
  • New York has played 34 games this season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
  • These two teams score a combined 7.1 goals per game, 0.6 more than this game’s over/under.
  • These two teams together concede 5.7 goals per game, 0.8 fewer than this game’souting’s over/under.
  • The Avalanche have been favored on the moneyline 59 times this season, and have gone 41-18 in those games.
  • The Rangers have won eight, or 57.1%, of the 14 games they have played as an underdog this season.

Avalanche Stats & Insights

  • The Avalanche rank first in the league with 268 total goals this season, averaging 3.7 per game.
  • On defense, the Avalanche have given up 213 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 13th in NHL action.
  • With a +55 goal differential, they’re ranked third-best in the league.
  • The Avalanche have an 11.3% shooting percentage as a team, ranking fifth in the league.
  • The Avalanche have shut out opponents four times, averaging 17.1 hits and 14.7 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In the last 10 games, the Avalanche have gone 9-1-0 (95.0% of possible points).
  • They are scoring at a 4.3 goals-per-game average (43 total) over that time.
  • Defensively, the Avalanche have given up 20 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Rangers Stats & Insights

  • The Rangers’ 244 total goals (3.4 per game) are the eighth-most in the league.
  • The Rangers have given up 2.7 goals per game, 196 total, the sixth-fewest among NHL teams.
  • They have a +48 goal differential, which is sixth-best in the league.
  • The 10.9% shooting percentage the Rangers have compiled ranks eighth in the league.
  • The Rangers have shut out their opponent five times this season. As a team, they are averaging 19.8 hits and 16.1 blocked shots per game.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Rangers have gone 8-2-0 (90.0% of possible points).
  • They are scoring at a 3.9 goals-per-game average (39 total) over that time.
  • Defensively, the Rangers have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 outings.

Avalanche Key Players to Watch

  • One of Colorado’s most productive offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has 123 points (45 goals, 78 assists) and plays an average of 22:53 per game.
  • Mikko Rantanen is another leading option for Colorado with 97 points (1.3 per game), scoring 39 goals and adding 58 assists.
  • Alexandar Georgiev (37-15-3) has a goals against average of 2.8 on the season, and 1429 saves. His .902 save percentage ranks 40th in the league.

Avalanche Player Props

  • Nathan MacKinnon Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
  • Nathan MacKinnon Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
  • Mikko Rantanen Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
  • Mikko Rantanen Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
  • Cale Makar Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -230, Under Odds: +175)
  • Cale Makar Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)

Rangers Key Players to Watch

  • Artemi Panarin has scored 43 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 57 assists (0.8 per game), averaging 3.6 shots per game and shooting 16.6%. That makes him among the leaders for New York with 100 total points (1.4 per game).
  • Vincent Trocheck has made a major impact for New York this season with 72 points, thanks to 25 goals and 47 assists.
  • Igor Shesterkin has a .911 save percentage (18th in the league), with 1284 total saves, while giving up 126 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 31-15-2 record between the posts for New York this season.

Rangers Player Props

  • Artemi Panarin Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +145)
  • Artemi Panarin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150)
  • Mika Zibanejad Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140)
  • Mika Zibanejad Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140)
  • Adam Fox Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160)
  • Adam Fox Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115)

Avalanche vs. Rangers Injuries

  • Avalanche: Gabriel Landeskog: Knee (Out For Season), Pavel Francouz: Groin (Out For Season), Logan O’Connor: Hip (Out For Season), Joel Kiviranta: Illness (Questionable), Valeri Nichushkin: Lower Body (Questionable)
  • Rangers: Blake Wheeler: Lower Body (Out For Season), Ryan Lindgren: Lower Body (Out), Erik Gustafsson: Upper Body (Questionable), Alexander Wennberg: Personal (Questionable), Filip Chytil: Upper Body (Out For Season), Jacob Trouba: Lower Body (Out)

Avalanche vs. Rangers Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Rangers (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Avalanche 4 – Rangers 3

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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