Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens 3/13/23 – The Colorado Avalanche (3rd in Central Division) are looking for their third victory in four games when they visit Montreal Canadiens (8th in Atlantic Division), who have lost six straight decisions. NHL betting odds are in favor of Colorado in this battle to win over Montreal.
Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens
Date & Time: Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Bell Centre
Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Odds
Avalanche
Moneyline: -278
Puckline: -1.5 (-112)
Total: 6.5 over (-112)
Canadiens
Moneyline: +220
Puckline: +1.5 (-110)
Total: 6.5 under (-110)
Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens Analysis
Colorado Avalanche was a favorite to win their last game against the Arizona Coyotes and came out on top 3-2 in overtime, but couldn’t cover the puck line. Cale Makar scored the game-winner while Nathan MacKinnon also scored and had an assist while Mikko Rantanen added two assists. Alexandar Georgiev saved 18 out of 20 shots faced for Colorado. Colorado has had a successful offensive stretch lately. They scored four or more goals in five of their last 10 games, ranking 15th for goals per game and sixth in shots per contest. On defense, Colorado ranks below average but their goaltending has been excellent; they rank ninth in goals against per game and 21st in shots against per contest. Colorado is currently third in the Central division, seven points behind Dallas for the division lead. No matter where they finish in the standings this season – whether as one of the top three or as a Wild Card – Colorado will make the postseason.
Montreal had been underdogs in their previous game against the New Jersey Devils and lost 3-1. Denis Gurianov scored the only goal. Jake Allen stopped 34 out of 36 shots he faced for the win. Montreal’s offense has been struggling recently, scoring three or fewer goals in eight straight games. They rank 28th in goals per game and 30th in shots per game respectively, while their defense and goaltending have both been subpar. Montreal ranks 25th in goals against per game and 28th in shots against per game respectively. Montreal currently sits 8th in the Atlantic division and will not make the postseason.
Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens Against the Spread
Colorado are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games. Colorado are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against Montreal Canadiens. Colorado are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road. Colorado are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division. The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Colorado’s last 16 games played in March.
Montreal are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Montreal’s last 7 games against Colorado. Montreal are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. Montreal are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Central Division division. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal’s last 7 games played on a Monday.
Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens Free Pick
Colorado has had Montreal on the ropes in recent meetings. Colorado’s offense has been on fire as of late, while Montreal’s offense has struggled recently – they scored three or fewer goals in eight straight games. Colorado will likely prevail by two or more goals in this matchup against Montreal. With so much success against them in recent games, Colorado should easily win this matchup as per the best NHL betting sites.
Free Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (-112)
