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Avalanche vs. Rangers prediction: Colorado favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/6/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Colorado Avalanche vs NY Rangers predictions for NHL Saturday.
The NY Rangers and Colorado Avalanche will lock horns in the NHL at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, with puck drop at 12:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Avalanche vs. Rangers game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Avs vs. Rangers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Rangers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 59% chance of defeating the Rangers.
According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 51% chance of staying under.
Avalanche vs. Rangers odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+145) | +1.5 (-164) |
| Moneyline | -170 | +150 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Rangers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Rangers +1.5 | -164 |
| Moneyline | Rangers | +150 |
| Total | Under 6 | -105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rangers to win.
Avalanche vs. Rangers player props
Who will score a goal in Avalanche vs. Rangers?
According to our model, Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Rangers.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 36.5% chance of scoring a goal at Madison Square Garden, while the star is a 7.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 36.5% |
| Martin Necas | 29.7% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 28.9% |
| Cale Makar | 24.6% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 24.4% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 34.9% |
| J.T. Miller | 27.4% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 26.1% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 25.8% |
| Will Cuylle | 22.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7.5% |
| Martin Necas | 5.9% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 5.4% |
| Brock Nelson | 4.6% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 4.6% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 6.9% |
| J.T. Miller | 5.5% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 5.4% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 4.6% |
| Will Cuylle | 4.3% |
Avs vs. Rangers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Rangers and Avalanche at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to begin at 12:30PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Time: 12:30PM ET/9:30AM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
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Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Rangers on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Avalanche vs. Rangers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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