A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Montreal Canadiens dueling the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday at Pepsi Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Colorado Avalanche as 158 moneyline underdogs in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Canadiens to win this game 3.5-1.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Colorado Avalanche Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Montreal Canadiens have seen them go 30-16-8 so far this season, while the Avalanche are at 14-33-2. In totals betting, the Colorado Avalanche are 20-21-8, while the Canadiens are 22-22-10. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs Montreal injuries news.
This game puts the Colorado Avalanche, most recently No. 30 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Montreal Canadiens, who rate a No. 15 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Colorado's No. 30-ranked offense, averaging 2.02 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.48 goals allowed. The Avalanche power play is averaging 14.1% while the Canadiens defense kills off 79.79% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Avalanche were a 5-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Jets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Colorado at +145 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Arizona, Thursday, February 9th
Colorado home to Pittsburgh, Thursday, February 9th