NHL wagering interest swings to the New York vs Colorado battle on Saturday at Madison Square Garden as the Rangers try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

New York will face the 38-30-5 Avalanche. In totals betting, the Rangers are 27-28-15 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Avalanche are 27-37-9 favoring the OVER.



View Colorado vs NY Rangers Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings:
The Rangers - Avalanche odds would favor the Rangers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 7 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Colorado is at No. 11.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits New York's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 2.8 goals per game, against a Avalanche defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.7 goals allowed. The Rangers power play is averaging 14.5% while the Avalanche defense kills off 82.4% of their penalties.

Last time out for Colorado, they were a 1-0 loser as they battled the Devils on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at -166 were rewarded, while the 1 goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York was a 5-2 loser in its last match at home against the Penguins. They lost as +121 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.


Colorado Avalanche Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Buffalo are 7-3
After playing New Jersey are 4-4-1
After a loss are 5-5

New York Rangers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

A few Avalanche at Rangers trends to consider:
Colorado is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Rangers
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado6-2-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games at home
NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games


Next up:
Colorado home to Calgary, Tuesday, March 20
NY Rangers home to New Jersey, Monday, March 19