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Rangers vs. Avalanche prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [11/20/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get NY Rangers vs Colorado Avalanche predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Colorado Avalanche will square off with the NY Rangers in NHL action at Ball Arena on Thursday, starting at 9:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Rangers vs. Avalanche game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Rangers vs. Avs prediction: Who will win and cover?
As part of Dimers' NHL predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, puck line, and over/under probabilities for Thursday's clash between the Rangers and Avalanche.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 62% chance of beating the Rangers.
According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Rangers vs. Avalanche odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rangers | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+136) |
| Moneyline | +170 | -200 |
| Total | o6 (-118) | u6 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rangers vs. Avalanche picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | -150 |
| Moneyline | Rangers | +170 |
| Total | Under 6 | -102 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rangers to win.
Rangers vs. Avalanche player props
Who will score a goal in Rangers vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 36.2% chance of scoring a goal at Ball Arena, while the star is a 7.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 31.7% |
| J.T. Miller | 25.9% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 25.8% |
| Will Cuylle | 24.0% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 23.7% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 36.2% |
| Martin Necas | 34.7% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 31.2% |
| Cale Makar | 26.9% |
| Victor Olofsson | 26.7% |
First goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 5.7% |
| J.T. Miller | 5.1% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 4.7% |
| Will Cuylle | 4.4% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 4.3% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7.5% |
| Martin Necas | 6.4% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 6.3% |
| Victor Olofsson | 5.0% |
| Cale Makar | 4.8% |
Rangers vs. Avs game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's action between the Avalanche and Rangers at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Rangers vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Rangers on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rangers vs. Avalanche insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn 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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