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Avalanche vs. Rangers Prediction: Rangers Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [1/26/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Colorado Avalanche vs NY Rangers matchup.
The NY Rangers will face the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, beginning at 1:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Rangers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Colorado-NY Rangers game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Rangers with a win probability of 53%, while the Avalanche have 47%."
For expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Avalanche vs. Rangers predictions page.
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Avs vs. Rangers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's action between the Rangers and Avalanche at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Sunday's Avalanche vs. Rangers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Colorado vs. NY Rangers picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Avalanche vs. Rangers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Avalanche and Rangers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Rangers a 53% chance of beating the Avalanche.
According to our model, the Avalanche (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Avalanche vs. Rangers Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-235) | -1.5 (+195) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | o5.5 (-125) | u5.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Rangers Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Avalanche vs. Rangers matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Avalanche vs. Rangers Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Rangers?
According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Rangers.
Our projections give MacKinnon an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Avalanche star is a 40.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 8.5% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 6.3% |
| Cale Makar | 4.8% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 5.7% |
| Chris Kreider | 5.7% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 5.3% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 40.4% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 33.2% |
| Cale Makar | 24.7% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | 30.2% |
| Artemi Panarin | 29.3% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 28.0% |
Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Avalanche on Sunday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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