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.