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Colorado Avalanche at Montreal Canadiens odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Colorado Avalanche at Montreal Canadiens odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche (36-22-6) and Montreal Canadiens (26-34-6) meet Monday at Bell Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Canadiens odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Avalanche won as -471 home favorites Saturday with a 3-2 overtime win vs. the Arizona Coyotes. D Cale Makar scored the game-winner as Colorado won for just the 2nd time in its last 6 games.

The Canadiens lost as +231 home underdogs 3-1 vs. the New Jersey Devils Saturday. RW Denis Gurianov scored the lone goal for the Canadiens, who have lost 6 straight games.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. Colorado won as a -279 home favorite in a 2-1 overtime win as the Under (5.5) cashed Dec. 21.

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Avalanche at Canadiens odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:01 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Canadiens +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (-105) | Canadiens +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Avalanche at Canadiens projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (28-14-5, 2.62 GAA, .918 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Jake Allen (14-21-3, 3.31 GAA, .899 SV%, 1 SO)

Georgiev allowed 1 goal on 20 shots vs. the Canadiens in the Dec. 21 win. He’s 3-4-0 in 7 career starts vs. Montreal with a 3.01 GAA and .910 SV% (213 saves against 234 shots).

Allen allowed 2 goals on 36 shots vs. the Avalanche Dec. 21. He’s 9-5-3 in 20 career games (17 starts) vs. Colorado with a 2.13 GAA and .930 SV% (475 saves against 511 shots).

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Avalanche at Canadiens picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 3, Canadiens 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The Avalanche (-270) should beat the Canadiens, but Colorado is being slightly overvalued on the moneyline considering its poor play as of late. Bet the puck line and/or total instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET CANADIENS +1.5 (-115).

Montreal is on a 6-game skid, but has covered the puck line in 6 of its last 7 games. Colorado has struggled vs. non-conference opponents lately and is just 1-4 in its last 5 games vs. Eastern Conference teams. Montreal managed to keep it close in a low-scoring game last time vs. Colorado and Monday’s matchup should look very similar to their most recent meeting.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-115).

The Under is 4-1 in Colorado’s last 5 games vs. teams with a losing record and 19-6-3 in the Avalanche’s last 28 contests on the road.

The Under has hit in 7 straight meetings between these teams and Monday’s matchup should be another low-scoring affair.

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Colorado Avalanche at Montreal Canadiens odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Colorado Avalanche at Montreal Canadiens odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche (11-7-1) visit the Montreal Canadiens (6-16-2) Thursday at Bell Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Avalanche vs. Canadiens odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Avalanche took the beats in Toronto, falling 8-3 to the red-hot Maple Leafs. Jonas Johansson took one for the team in the back-to-back situation, allowing all eight goals on 41 shots, as Darcy Kuemper is dealing with an upper-body injury.

The Canadiens were on the short end of a 2-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks Monday, losing for the sixth time in regulation over the past eight outings. The Canadiens have won just five times in the past 21 games as an underdog.

Avalanche at Canadiens odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Avalanche -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Canadiens +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+140) | Canadiens +1.5 (-180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Avalanche at Canadiens projected goalies

Jonas Johansson (2-1-1, 2.92 GAA, .911 SV%) vs. Jake Allen (5-10-1, 2.96 GAA, .907 SV%, 2 SO)

Johansson was pounded by the Leafs for eight goals. University of Toronto goalie Jett Alexander was the emergency backup to start, as Justus Annunen was recalled from the Colorado Eagles after the late scratch to Kuemper.

Allen has allowed five goals on 92 shots across the past two starts, and he was a respectable 3-4-1 with a 3.00 GAA and .907 GAA with a shutout in nine appearances in November.

Avalanche at Canadiens odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Canadiens 4, Avalanche 3

Money line

The CANADIENS (+140) are worth a roll of the dice, as they catch the Avalanche (-175) between a rock and a hard place. Johansson was hammered for eight goals last night, and the depleted Avs face a tough turnaround in less than 24 hours.

The good news is the Avalanche (-175) is 6-0 in the past six when playing on no rest, but you can’t risk this much on a team that was dusted 8-3 less than 24 hours ago.

Against the spread

The CANADIENS +1.5 (-180) are worth a look if you want a little insurance, as this price isn’t terribly out of line. The Habs have had trouble scoring goals lately, so it is hard to pull the trigger and take them straight up, even in a favorable spot.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (-115) is the lean, again due to the uncertain goal situation for the Avs, and the lack of rest. Allen has allowed nearly three goals per game, so we should see quite a bit of offense in this one.

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