Avalanche vs Rangers Prediction NHL Picks 2/5/24
The Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Madison Square Garden. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Avalanche vs Rangers prediction.
Avalanche Have Won Three Games in a Row
The Avalanche had won three games in a row before the All-Star break, and the break really came at the wrong time. In the last game against the Los Angeles Kings, The Avalanche scored five goals and they ended up winning by four goals. Logan O’Connor did have a strong game putting up two goals. The Avalanche are averaging 3.84 goals while their defense is giving up 3.11 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored at least one goal in seven of the Avalanche's last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche's last six games.
- Mikko Rantanen has scored the first goal in three of the Avalanche's last four games against the Rangers.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche's last 10 Monday games.
- Nathan MacKinnon ranks T1st in the league for Assists (53) this season.
Rangers Offense Looks to Build on Last Game
The Rangers faced off against Ottawa Senators in the last game and they were able to secure the 7-2 victory. Artemi Panarin had a strong game putting up one goal and two assists. The Rangers are averaging 3.63 goals while their defense is giving up 2.86 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league while the defense is ranked 9th. Artemi Panarin has scored 30 goals and added 36 assists so far this season.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Vincent Trocheck has scored a goal in four of the Rangers' last five games against Central Division opponents.
- Vincent Trocheck has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers' last six games against Central Division opponents.
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Rangers' last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Chris Kreider has the most Shorthanded Goals for the Rangers this season (2).
Avalanche vs Rangers Betting Prediction
The Avalanche might be on the road, but the are going to find success here. The Avalanche are averaging 3.84 goals, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Rangers offense might score two goals here, but that isn’t going to be enough for them to get the job done here. The Rangers are going to get the second half of the season on the right track early. Back the Rangers.
