Colorado Avalanche vs. NY Rangers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/5/2024]

The NY Rangers and Colorado Avalanche will lock horns in the NHL at Madison Square Garden on Monday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Monday's Avalanche vs. Rangers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Avalanche vs. Rangers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Monday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Rangers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Rangers a 51% chance of defeating the Avalanche.

According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going under.

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Avalanche vs. Rangers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Avalanche	Rangers
Puck Line	-1.5 (+210)	+1.5 (-260)
Moneyline	-110	-110
Total	o6.5 (-120)	u6.5 (+100)

• The Rangers are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Avalanche, with -260 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel also has the best odds currently on offer at +210. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Rangers and Avalanche are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -110. That means you can risk $110 to win $100 for a total payout of $210 if they get the W.

• BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100 for a total payout of $210 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Avalanche vs. Rangers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Rangers +1.5	-260
Moneyline	Rangers	-110
Total	Under 6.5	+100

Our best NHL bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

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 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Madison Square Garden, while the Avalanche star is a 40.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	8.0%
Mikko Rantanen	7.9%
Jonathan Drouin	3.9%
Artturi Lehkonen	3.2%
Cale Makar	3.1%

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Artemi Panarin	7.7%
Mika Zibanejad	7.0%
Chris Kreider	6.1%
Vincent Trocheck	4.8%
Alexis Lafreniere	4.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	40.8%
Mikko Rantanen	38.4%
Jonathan Drouin	21.2%
Cale Makar	18.2%
Artturi Lehkonen	17.7%

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mika Zibanejad	35.9%
Artemi Panarin	34.6%
Chris Kreider	33.1%
Vincent Trocheck	26.2%
Alexis Lafreniere	22.3%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before the Avalanche vs. Rangers on Monday February 5, 2024.

Avs vs. Rangers Game Information

Monday's matchup between the Rangers and Avalanche at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. NY Rangers
• Date: Monday February 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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Conclusion

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