Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for Nov. 14, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens will beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in our forecast for Nov. 14. Montreal’s stronger record and Colorado’s injury uncertainty give the Canadiens a slight advantage in an otherwise close matchup. Confidence is low, and the supplied prices offer no compelling wager: Montreal -115 requires more conviction than this forecast carries. The official SportsJaw betting recommendation is Pass.
Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens prediction and best bet
Montreal gets the pick, with Colorado’s unsettled lineup tipping the decision. The Canadiens enter 12-3-4 against the Avalanche’s 11-6-3, according to Colorado’s official preview. Habs Eyes on the Prize reports that Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar left Thursday’s game with injuries, adding uncertainty to an opponent with the higher scoring average.
Other analysts are divided. Dimers selects Montreal with a 50.2% win probability, while Puckwired chooses Colorado at 51.4%. Squawka also favors the Canadiens. Those are separate forecasts, and two Montreal selections do not create a reliable betting edge.
The best bet is Pass. Montreal -115 requires a win rate of approximately 53.5% to break even, above Dimers’ estimate. Our slight preference for the Canadiens is not strong enough to justify that price, and neither the puck line nor the total offers a stronger opportunity.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. EST, as listed by Habs Eyes on the Prize. This is a 2026-27 NHL regular-season matchup.
Venue: Bell Centre in Montreal. Colorado’s official preview identifies this as the first of two regular-season meetings between the teams.