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Game time: January 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Ball Arena — Denver, CO

Article updated Jan 14, 6:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The New York Rangers will be taking on the Colorado Avalanche in a highly anticipated cross-conference match on Tuesday, January 14, at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The Rangers

Game outlook

The New York Rangers will be taking on the Colorado Avalanche in a highly anticipated cross-conference match on Tuesday, January 14, at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The Rangers will be looking to secure their fourth consecutive victory over the Avalanche in their first meeting of the season. Colorado is favored to win with a -188 moneyline, with the line opening at -175 and remaining steady. Stay tuned for an exciting Rangers vs. Avalanche matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rangers +150 | Avalanche -175

Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-166) | Avalanche -1.5 (+138)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 64%.

New York Rangers

The New York Rangers have bounced back from a rough December with a strong 4-1-1 record in January, including impressive wins over the New Jersey Devils and Vegas Golden Knights. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has been a key player, leading the team to victory with standout performances. Despite some key players being sidelined, the Rangers are showing improvement in their play. Their current power ranking is 24, with rankings of 21 in offense and 19 in defense. The team's overall record this season is 20-20-2. For sports wagering opportunities, consider checking out the best sports betting promos.

Colorado Avalanche Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche have struggled in their recent games, dropping three of their last five and finishing a three-game road trip with a 6-5 record. They are coming off a 3-0 road defeat against the Winnipeg Jets, where they were unable to score past Connor Hellebuyck. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood gave up two goals on 28 shots in the game. The Avalanche are currently 19th in the league in goals against and seventh in goals for. They are missing key players due to injuries, and defenseman Samuel Girard and winger Valeri Nichushkin are questionable for the next game against the Rangers. Despite their recent struggles, Colorado has a solid offense, ranking seventh in the league for scoring. For accurate predictions and guidance, utilizing the expertise of top NHL cappers is essential.

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Rangers Struggle as Avalanche Gear Up for Victory in Challenging Matchup

Igor Shesterkin has consistently performed at a high level over the past three seasons, however, his current performance indicates a slight decline, likely due to the Rangers' underperforming defense. Center Mika Zibanejad's recent subpar performance with a minus-21 net rating is cause for concern. The Rangers are facing a challenging matchup, as the Avalanche are motivated to bounce back from a recent loss. Mackenzie Blackwood has been a strong addition to the Avalanche and their defense has shown significant improvement. Considering these factors, it would be reasonable to place confidence in Colorado to emerge victorious in this upcoming game.

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SportsJaw Rangers vs Avalanche archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rangers vs Avalanche matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Rangers+150 → +133Moved
  • Moneyline · Colorado Avalanche-175 → -150Moved
  • Spread · New York Rangers+1.5 (-166) → +1.5 (-190)Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Avalanche-1.5 (+138) → -1.5 (+164)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

New York Rangers
7-6 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Colorado Avalanche
6-5 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-14T11:17:04.849Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Colorado Avalanche have struggled in their recent games, dropping three of their last five and finishing a three-game road trip with a 6-5 record. They are coming off a 3-0 road defeat against the Winnipeg Jets, where they were unable to score past Connor Hellebuyck. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood gave up two goals on 28 shots in the game. The Avalanche are currently 19th in the league in goals against and seventh in goals for. They are missing key players due to injuries, and defenseman Samuel Girard and winger Valeri Nichushkin are questionable for the next game against the Rangers. Despite their recent struggles, Colorado has a solid offense, ranking seventh in the league for scoring. For accurate predictions and guidance, utilizing the expertise of top NHL cappers is essential.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Colorado Avalanche defeated New York Rangers 3-2

Colorado Avalanche defeated New York Rangers 3-2 on January 14, 2025, a 1-goal decision in the series. Colorado Avalanche's strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Rangers +1.5 (-190) spread, New York Rangers covered, while the 5 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -165Win
  • IroncladlocksTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss