The Colorado Avalanche (3-2-1) and New York Rangers (3-2-1) meet Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Avalanche picked up a 3-2 win in Vegas on Saturday, snapping a 2-game mini skid. Colorado has scored 3 or more goals in 5 of its 6 games, but goaltending has been the issue. The Avs are yielding 3.2 goals per game (GPG), 17th in the NHL, while ranking 2nd-last (60.9%) on the penalty kill.
After an impressive 3-1 start, the Rangers have been dropped 3-2 in overtime by the San Jose Sharks Thursday and 5-1 by the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday, both at MSG. The Under has connected in 3 of the last 4 outings for the Blueshirts.
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Avalanche at Rangers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Rangers -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche +1.5 (-300) | Rangers -1.5 (+230)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Avalanche at Rangers projected goalies
Alexandar Georgiev (3-0-1, 2.76 GAA, .908 SV%) vs. Igor Shesterkin (3-0-1, 2.75 GAA, .901 SV%)
Georgiev allowed just 2 goals on 35 shots in his most impressive appearance in an Avalanche sweater, helping Colorado to the 3-1 road win over Vegas last time out. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 3 of his 4 starts to date.
Shesterkin faces his former backup as he seeks his 4th win in 5 starts. He won his first 3 starts, despite allowing 8 goals, but that’s because the Rangers backed him with 16 goals of support. He suffered a 3-2 loss in overtime last time out against the Sharks, stopping 24 shots.
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Avalanche at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Avalanche 4, Rangers 3
Moneyline
The AVALANCHE (-112) are worth a look in this road game at MSG as Georgiev, the understudy for the Rangers, gets a crack at his former team. He is likely to have a little extra jump in his step against New York and is likely to receive plenty of offensive support.
Puck line/Against the spread
The Avalanche +1.5 (-300) will cost you 3 times your potential return if you would like a little insurance here. That’s just way too much. Either play the moneyline or just look to the total.
PASS.
Over/Under
OVER 6.5 (-115) is the lean in this marquee matchup.
Yes, we have some tremendous goaltenders butting heads here, but we also get two top-notch offensive attacks. Toss in the fact the Rangers rank 19th on the penalty kill, and that the Avalanche have the second-worst kill in the league so far, and we should see plenty of firepower here.
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