Avalanche vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - Nov. 20

The Colorado Avalanche (13-1-5) host the New York Rangers (10-9-2) at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche have won six straight games.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which team we project to win Thursday's game.

The Rangers are 6-4-0 in the past 10 games, totaling 28 total goals (five power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 21.7%). They have allowed 24 goals to their opponents.

Avalanche vs. Rangers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Avalanche 4, Rangers 1.

• Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-209)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

• The Avalanche have finished 1-5-6 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 13-1-5.
• In the seven games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-1-3 record (good for nine points).
• Colorado has scored a pair of goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
• The Avalanche are 12-0-4 in the 16 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 28 points).
• In the six games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 10 points after finishing 4-0-2.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 8-1-3 (19 points).
• The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents four times, winning each game (eight points).

Rangers Splits and Trends

• The Rangers have a 3-2-5 record in overtime matchups this season and a 10-9-2 overall record.
• In the eight games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
• In five games this season when the Rangers ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-3-1).
• New York has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
• The Rangers have earned 17 points in their nine games with three or more goals scored.
• This season, New York has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-1-1 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 4-4-2 (10 points).
• The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Rangers went 6-5-0 in those matchups (12 points).

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Avalanche vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado

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