Avalanche vs Canadiens Prediction 11/14/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Avalanche vs Canadiens Prediction

You can argue the Habs are playing the better hockey, and as I’ve said in past write-ups, the Avalanche are as vulnerable as they’ve been in past years. The Avs have been shaky at times defensively this season, and they have a lot of questionable losses. The Canadiens are playing well; they’re at home, and they have to view games like this as statements and chances to convince themselves they can be a legit contender.

However, even with their hiccups, the Avalanche are still one of the more talented teams in the league, and once you start throwing out plus money, it’s hard to turn down. Let’s not get disrespectful with the Avs just because they’re not lighting the world on fire as they have in past years. This team is still one of the best in the league. You start throwing out favorable prices, and I have to take it even if it feels like a trap. Give me the Avalanche on Saturday.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Maple Leafs, lost to the Senators, and they play the Mammoth next. The Avalanche have won 6 of their last 10 games.

The Colorado Avalanche are averaging 4.05 goals per game and are scoring on 23.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Artturi Lehkonen leads the Avs with 14 goals, 5 assists, and 43 shots. Nathan MacKinnon has 10 goals, 20 assists, and 71 shots. Martin Necas has 10 goals, 14 assists, and 41 shots. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 3.10 goals per game and are killing 80.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Mackenzie Blackwood has given up 38 goals on 384 shots faced. Scott Wedgewood has allowed 22 goals on 161 shots.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Wild, beat the Bruins, and they play the Rangers next. The Canadiens have won 8 of their last 10 games.

The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3.42 goals per game and are scoring on 13.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads the Habs with 12 goals, 6 assists, and 63 shots. Josh Anderson has 8 goals, 4 assists, and 34 shots. Nick Suzuki has 7 goals, 9 assists, and 34 shots. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 78.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 28 goals on 183 shots faced. Jacob Fowler has allowed 26 goals on 351 shots.

Avalanche vs Canadiens Injury Report

The Habs will be without Bryce Pickford and Lucas Condotta. Ivan Demidov is out with a foot injury. Mike Matheson is out with a lower-body injury. Sam Montembeault is out with a lower-body injury. Josh Anderson is day-to-day. Jake Evans is day-to-day with a hand injury.

The Avs will be without Zachary L’Heureux and Josh Manson.

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Canadiens have won four of their last five games following a road win.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against the Avalanche.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three night games at Bell Centre.
• The Canadiens have won the second period in each of their last six games as favorites when tied after the first period.

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Avalanche have won nine of their last 10 road games after coming off overtime.
• The Canadiens have lost three of their last four home games against Central Division opponents.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as home favorites.
• The Avalanche have won the third period in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Avalanche’s last four night games at Bell Centre have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Canadiens’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last 12 games as road underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last five games as home favorites.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Nick Suzuki has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances against Central Division opponents at Bell Centre.
• Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last five games at Bell Centre.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Gabriel Landeskog has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances against the Canadiens.
• Devon Toews has recorded an assist in each of the Avalanche’s last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Avalanche