Montreal Canadiens

Ice Hockey NHL Ball Arena Sat 29 Nov 15:00

Colorado Avalanche

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Avalanche

The Montreal Canadiens go up against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with face-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, November 29.

Side With Avs to Cover the Puck Line

The best betting angle could be the Avalanche to win by two goals or more against the Canadiens. Therefore, the prediction is -1.5 goals on the puck line at a generous +104.

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Last H2H Saw Avs Triumph in Shootouts

Montreal Canadiens have won their previous three games. A 4-1 triumph recently occurred on the road at T-Mobile Arena when playing Vegas Golden Knights. Zachary Bolduc found the net along with three other players. Goalie Sam Montembeault had an awesome game, keeping out 30 shots (.968).

Colorado Avalanche have enjoyed seven straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Minnesota Wild 3-2 (SO) at Xcel Energy Center. Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog scored one goal each. Goalie Scott Wedgewood made 35 saves (.946).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 5-4 in favor of the Avs when they last played the Habs, with the encounter taking place at Bell Centre. It’s been six Avs wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 8-2-2 2.9 .897 0
Mackenzie Blackwood (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 4-0-1 2 .928 2
23/24 10-25-1 3.45 .899 2
Montreal Canadiens – Last 10 Games

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 24.1 shots on goal, with a 7.0% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have been giving up 3.8 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 4.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

Cole Caufield is the top points scorer with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, with Noah Dobson racking up 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Sam Montembeault have a 3.34 goal against average with a .873 save percentage.

Colorado Avalanche – Last 10 Games

The Avs have 9 wins and 0 overtime loss, averaging 4.6 goals from 33.4 shots on goal, with a 13.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 1.5 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.3%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 21 points, 9 goals and 12 assists, while Cale Makar is next in line after having 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Scott Wedgewood have a 1.32 GAA with a .952 SV%, including one shutout.

Montreal Canadiens vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

Our Montreal Canadiens vs Colorado Avalanche betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting a comfortable win for Colorado Avalanche in this NHL clash. Our pick includes backing the +104 on the spread with a -1.5 goal deficit.

We keep a close eye on the NHL team news and our handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter hockey predictions ahead of the action.

Key Canadiens vs Avalanche stats:

  • The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 11 of their last 20 games.

Avs -1.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 49% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Puck Line Avalanche -1.5
Totals Over 6.5
Highest Scoring Period Second Period

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens Canadiens logo 2 - 6 Avalanche logo Avalanche

Let’s take a chance on the +2000 available that the Avalanche secure a 6-2 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Montreal Canadiens vs Colorado Avalanche Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Avs Big Favorites With the Books

Colorado Avalanche are massive -238 favorites. They are regarded as 70% likely to win this game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +195 about Montreal Canadiens.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +110.

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Last 5 & H2H

Head to Head

Montreal vs Colorado
  • NHL: 23/03 2025 Avalanche 5 Canadiens 4
  • NHL: 05/01 2025 Canadiens 2 Avalanche 1
  • NHL: 27/03 2024 Canadiens 2 Avalanche 1
  • NHL: 16/01 2024 Avalanche 3 Canadiens 4
  • NHL: 14/03 2023 Avalanche 8 Canadiens 4
  • NHL: 22/12 2022 Canadiens 1 Avalanche 2
  • NHL: 23/01 2022 Canadiens 2 Avalanche 3
  • NHL: 03/12 2021 Avalanche 4 Canadiens 1
  • NHL: 06/12 2019 Avalanche 3 Canadiens 2
  • NHL: 13/01 2019 Avalanche 0 Canadiens 3
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens logo Montreal Canadiens Stats
Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
14 Nick Suzuki 23 20.57 7 20 27 15
13 Cole Caufield 23 18.39 14 11 25 12
48 Lane Hutson 23 22.8 3 16 19 2
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
29 Nathan MacKinnon 24 21.7 19 22 41 28
8 Cale Makar 24 25.47 9 22 31 25
88 Martin Necas 24 21.03 13 17 30 22

Injuries & Suspensions

Montreal Canadiens Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Patrik Laine
Injured
Kirby Dach
Injured
Alex Newhook
Injured
Kaiden Guhle
Injured

Colorado Avalanche Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Valeri Nichushkin
Injured
Logan O'Connor
Injured
Gavin Brindley
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Montreal Canadiens Lineups

28 Nov NHL
Canadiens 4-1 Golden Knights
26 Nov NHL
Canadiens 4-3 Mammoth
22 Nov NHL
Maple Leafs 2-5 Canadiens
20 Nov NHL
Capitals 8-4 Canadiens
17 Nov NHL
Canadiens 3-4 Blue Jackets
15 Nov NHL
Bruins 3-2 Canadiens
13 Nov NHL
Stars 7-0 Canadiens
11 Nov NHL
Kings 5-1 Canadiens
08 Nov NHL
Mammoth 2-6 Canadiens
06 Nov NHL
Canadiens 3-4 Devils

Previous Colorado Avalanche Lineups

28 Nov NHL
Avalanche 2-3 Wild
26 Nov NHL
Sharks 0-6 Avalanche
23 Nov NHL
Avalanche 1-0 Blackhawks
22 Nov NHL
Avalanche 3-0 Predators
20 Nov NHL
Rangers 3-6 Avalanche
16 Nov NHL
Islanders 1-4 Avalanche
13 Nov NHL
Sabres 3-6 Avalanche
11 Nov NHL
Ducks 1-4 Avalanche
09 Nov NHL
Avalanche 5-4 Canucks
08 Nov NHL
Avalanche 9-1 Oilers
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 New Jersey 24 16 7 1 33 0.688 10 14 77 69 8 9-0-1 7-7-0 2-0 6-4 3W
2 Carolina 24 15 7 2 32 0.667 11 14 85 70 15 7-3-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 1W
3 Washington 25 14 9 2 30 0.6 13 14 84 68 16 9-5-1 5-4-1 0-2 7-3 3W
4 Pittsburgh 23 12 6 5 29 0.63 11 12 72 63 9 6-3-2 6-3-3 0-3 4-6 2W
5 Philadelphia 23 13 7 3 29 0.63 6 8 68 64 4 8-3-2 5-4-1 5-0 6-4 2W
6 NY Islanders 25 13 9 3 29 0.58 9 12 75 73 2 5-5-2 8-4-1 1-3 6-4 2L
7 NY Rangers 26 13 11 2 28 0.538 10 12 71 67 4 2-7-1 11-4-1 1-0 6-4 3W
8 Columbus 25 11 9 5 27 0.54 6 8 73 82 -9 5-3-3 6-6-2 3-1 4-6 4L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 24 15 7 2 32 0.667 12 15 80 64 16 8-5-0 7-2-2 0-0 8-2 6W
2 Montreal 23 13 7 3 29 0.63 8 13 80 80 0 6-5-1 7-2-2 0-2 4-6 3W
3 Ottawa 24 12 8 4 28 0.583 8 9 78 78 0 6-3-2 6-5-2 3-0 6-4 1L
4 Boston 26 14 12 0 28 0.538 9 13 80 84 -4 8-5-0 6-7-0 1-0 5-5 1L
5 Detroit 25 13 11 1 27 0.54 9 11 75 86 -11 8-6-1 5-5-0 2-0 4-6 3L
6 Florida 24 12 11 1 25 0.521 11 11 75 77 -2 8-5-1 4-6-0 1-1 5-5 2L
7 Toronto 24 10 11 3 23 0.479 6 10 78 87 -9 8-4-3 2-7-0 0-0 2-8 1L
8 Buffalo 24 9 11 4 22 0.458 7 8 73 84 -11 8-5-2 1-6-2 1-0 4-6 2L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 24 17 1 6 40 0.833 16 17 96 53 43 9-0-2 8-1-4 0-3 9-1 1L
2 Dallas 25 16 5 4 36 0.72 13 14 87 70 17 7-4-1 9-1-3 2-2 8-2 3W
3 Minnesota 25 14 7 4 32 0.64 8 11 75 69 6 8-3-3 6-4-1 3-0 9-1 7W
4 Utah 25 12 10 3 27 0.54 9 12 77 76 1 7-3-1 5-7-2 0-0 3-7 2L
5 Chicago 24 10 9 5 25 0.521 9 10 75 70 5 5-5-3 5-4-2 0-1 4-6 5L
6 Winnipeg 23 12 11 0 24 0.522 10 11 71 68 3 6-5-0 6-6-0 1-0 3-7 4L
7 St Louis 25 8 10 7 23 0.46 8 8 67 91 -24 4-5-4 4-5-3 0-2 3-7 1W
8 Nashville 24 8 12 4 20 0.417 6 7 62 87 -25 5-7-2 3-5-2 1-0 3-7 2W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Anaheim 24 15 8 1 31 0.646 9 13 89 78 11 9-3-0 6-5-1 2-0 5-5 1W
2 LA Kings 24 11 6 7 29 0.604 7 10 66 69 -3 2-4-3 9-2-4 1-5 5-5 1L
3 Seattle 23 11 6 6 28 0.609 7 11 59 62 -3 6-2-3 5-4-3 0-3 5-5 2L
4 Vegas 24 10 6 8 28 0.583 9 10 72 73 -1 5-4-4 5-2-4 0-2 3-7 4L
5 San Jose 25 12 10 3 27 0.54 6 11 71 80 -9 8-4-3 4-6-0 1-1 6-4 1W
6 Edmonton 25 10 10 5 25 0.5 5 10 77 95 -18 5-2-2 5-8-3 0-2 4-6 1L
7 Vancouver 25 10 13 2 22 0.44 6 8 78 93 -15 3-7-1 7-6-1 2-0 3-7 1L
8 Calgary 26 9 14 3 21 0.404 7 7 65 81 -16 4-4-2 5-10-1 2-2 5-5 1W
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 New Jersey 24 16 7 1 33 0.688 10 14 77 69 8 9-0-1 7-7-0 2-0 6-4 3W
2 Tampa Bay 24 15 7 2 32 0.667 12 15 80 64 16 8-5-0 7-2-2 0-0 8-2 6W
3 Carolina 24 15 7 2 32 0.667 11 14 85 70 15 7-3-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 1W
4 Washington 25 14 9 2 30 0.6 13 14 84 68 16 9-5-1 5-4-1 0-2 7-3 3W
5 Pittsburgh 23 12 6 5 29 0.63 11 12 72 63 9 6-3-2 6-3-3 0-3 4-6 2W
6 Montreal 23 13 7 3 29 0.63 8 13 80 80 0 6-5-1 7-2-2 0-2 4-6 3W
7 Philadelphia 23 13 7 3 29 0.63 6 8 68 64 4 8-3-2 5-4-1 5-0 6-4 2W
8 NY Islanders 25 13 9 3 29 0.58 9 12 75 73 2 5-5-2 8-4-1 1-3 6-4 2L
9 Ottawa 24 12 8 4 28 0.583 8 9 78 78 0 6-3-2 6-5-2 3-0 6-4 1L
10 NY Rangers 26 13 11 2 28 0.538 10 12 71 67 4 2-7-1 11-4-1 1-0 6-4 3W
11 Boston 26 14 12 0 28 0.538 9 13 80 84 -4 8-5-0 6-7-0 1-0 5-5 1L
12 Detroit 25 13 11 1 27 0.54 9 11 75 86 -11 8-6-1 5-5-0 2-0 4-6 3L
13 Columbus 25 11 9 5 27 0.54 6 8 73 82 -9 5-3-3 6-6-2 3-1 4-6 4L
14 Florida 24 12 11 1 25 0.521 11 11 75 77 -2 8-5-1 4-6-0 1-1 5-5 2L
15 Toronto 24 10 11 3 23 0.479 6 10 78 87 -9 8-4-3 2-7-0 0-0 2-8 1L
16 Buffalo 24 9 11 4 22 0.458 7 8 73 84 -11 8-5-2 1-6-2 1-0 4-6 2L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 24 17 1 6 40 0.833 16 17 96 53 43 9-0-2 8-1-4 0-3 9-1 1L
2 Dallas 25 16 5 4 36 0.72 13 14 87 70 17 7-4-1 9-1-3 2-2 8-2 3W
3 Minnesota 25 14 7 4 32 0.64 8 11 75 69 6 8-3-3 6-4-1 3-0 9-1 7W
4 Anaheim 24 15 8 1 31 0.646 9 13 89 78 11 9-3-0 6-5-1 2-0 5-5 1W
5 LA Kings 24 11 6 7 29 0.604 7 10 66 69 -3 2-4-3 9-2-4 1-5 5-5 1L
6 Seattle 23 11 6 6 28 0.609 7 11 59 62 -3 6-2-3 5-4-3 0-3 5-5 2L
7 Vegas 24 10 6 8 28 0.583 9 10 72 73 -1 5-4-4 5-2-4 0-2 3-7 4L
8 Utah 25 12 10 3 27 0.54 9 12 77 76 1 7-3-1 5-7-2 0-0 3-7 2L
9 San Jose 25 12 10 3 27 0.54 6 11 71 80 -9 8-4-3 4-6-0 1-1 6-4 1W
10 Chicago 24 10 9 5 25 0.521 9 10 75 70 5 5-5-3 5-4-2 0-1 4-6 5L
11 Edmonton 25 10 10 5 25 0.5 5 10 77 95 -18 5-2-2 5-8-3 0-2 4-6 1L
12 Winnipeg 23 12 11 0 24 0.522 10 11 71 68 3 6-5-0 6-6-0 1-0 3-7 4L
13 St Louis 25 8 10 7 23 0.46 8 8 67 91 -24 4-5-4 4-5-3 0-2 3-7 1W
14 Vancouver 25 10 13 2 22 0.44 6 8 78 93 -15 3-7-1 7-6-1 2-0 3-7 1L
15 Calgary 26 9 14 3 21 0.404 7 7 65 81 -16 4-4-2 5-10-1 2-2 5-5 1W
16 Nashville 24 8 12 4 20 0.417 6 7 62 87 -25 5-7-2 3-5-2 1-0 3-7 2W
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 24 17 1 6 40 0.833 16 17 96 53 43 9-0-2 8-1-4 0-3 9-1 1L
2 Dallas 25 16 5 4 36 0.72 13 14 87 70 17 7-4-1 9-1-3 2-2 8-2 3W
3 New Jersey 24 16 7 1 33 0.688 10 14 77 69 8 9-0-1 7-7-0 2-0 6-4 3W
4 Tampa Bay 24 15 7 2 32 0.667 12 15 80 64 16 8-5-0 7-2-2 0-0 8-2 6W
5 Carolina 24 15 7 2 32 0.667 11 14 85 70 15 7-3-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 1W
6 Minnesota 25 14 7 4 32 0.64 8 11 75 69 6 8-3-3 6-4-1 3-0 9-1 7W
7 Anaheim 24 15 8 1 31 0.646 9 13 89 78 11 9-3-0 6-5-1 2-0 5-5 1W
8 Washington 25 14 9 2 30 0.6 13 14 84 68 16 9-5-1 5-4-1 0-2 7-3 3W
9 Pittsburgh 23 12 6 5 29 0.63 11 12 72 63 9 6-3-2 6-3-3 0-3 4-6 2W
10 Montreal 23 13 7 3 29 0.63 8 13 80 80 0 6-5-1 7-2-2 0-2 4-6 3W
11 Philadelphia 23 13 7 3 29 0.63 6 8 68 64 4 8-3-2 5-4-1 5-0 6-4 2W
12 LA Kings 24 11 6 7 29 0.604 7 10 66 69 -3 2-4-3 9-2-4 1-5 5-5 1L
13 NY Islanders 25 13 9 3 29 0.58 9 12 75 73 2 5-5-2 8-4-1 1-3 6-4 2L
14 Seattle 23 11 6 6 28 0.609 7 11 59 62 -3 6-2-3 5-4-3 0-3 5-5 2L
15 Vegas 24 10 6 8 28 0.583 9 10 72 73 -1 5-4-4 5-2-4 0-2 3-7 4L
16 Ottawa 24 12 8 4 28 0.583 8 9 78 78 0 6-3-2 6-5-2 3-0 6-4 1L
17 NY Rangers 26 13 11 2 28 0.538 10 12 71 67 4 2-7-1 11-4-1 1-0 6-4 3W
18 Boston 26 14 12 0 28 0.538 9 13 80 84 -4 8-5-0 6-7-0 1-0 5-5 1L
19 Utah 25 12 10 3 27 0.54 9 12 77 76 1 7-3-1 5-7-2 0-0 3-7 2L
20 Detroit 25 13 11 1 27 0.54 9 11 75 86 -11 8-6-1 5-5-0 2-0 4-6 3L
21 San Jose 25 12 10 3 27 0.54 6 11 71 80 -9 8-4-3 4-6-0 1-1 6-4 1W
22 Columbus 25 11 9 5 27 0.54 6 8 73 82 -9 5-3-3 6-6-2 3-1 4-6 4L
23 Florida 24 12 11 1 25 0.521 11 11 75 77 -2 8-5-1 4-6-0 1-1 5-5 2L
24 Chicago 24 10 9 5 25 0.521 9 10 75 70 5 5-5-3 5-4-2 0-1 4-6 5L
25 Edmonton 25 10 10 5 25 0.5 5 10 77 95 -18 5-2-2 5-8-3 0-2 4-6 1L
26 Winnipeg 23 12 11 0 24 0.522 10 11 71 68 3 6-5-0 6-6-0 1-0 3-7 4L
27 Toronto 24 10 11 3 23 0.479 6 10 78 87 -9 8-4-3 2-7-0 0-0 2-8 1L
28 St Louis 25 8 10 7 23 0.46 8 8 67 91 -24 4-5-4 4-5-3 0-2 3-7 1W
29 Buffalo 24 9 11 4 22 0.458 7 8 73 84 -11 8-5-2 1-6-2 1-0 4-6 2L
30 Vancouver 25 10 13 2 22 0.44 6 8 78 93 -15 3-7-1 7-6-1 2-0 3-7 1L
31 Calgary 26 9 14 3 21 0.404 7 7 65 81 -16 4-4-2 5-10-1 2-2 5-5 1W
32 Nashville 24 8 12 4 20 0.417 6 7 62 87 -25 5-7-2 3-5-2 1-0 3-7 2W