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Game time: March 26, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Ball Arena — Denver, CO

Article updated Mar 25, 10:16 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Montreal Canadiens will face the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night at Ball Arena in a matchup where the Avalanche are heavily favored with a -405 betting line. The

Game outlook

The Montreal Canadiens will face the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night at Ball Arena in a matchup where the Avalanche are heavily favored with a -405 betting line. The Canadiens are looking to secure their second straight win after defeating Seattle 5-1, while the Avalanche are coming off a 5-4 victory over Pittsburgh. Colorado has had success against Montreal in recent matchups, holding a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. The game is set to start at 9 PM. ET.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Canadiens +320 | Avalanche -405

Spread: Canadiens +1.5 (+128) | Avalanche -1.5 (-155)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 80%.

Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens recently ended a four-game losing streak by defeating the Seattle team. They currently sit in 15th place in the Eastern Conference, trailing the playoff spot by 15 points. With only 12 games left in the regular season, the team is determined to finish positively, beginning with a matchup against the Avalanche. In their last game, Montreal scored five goals on 17 shots, with standout performances from Kaiden Guhle, Alex Newhook, and Nick Suzuki. The team has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 3.40 goals per game. Goaltender Cayden Primeau put on a strong performance in the last game, saving 36 of 37 shots. The Canadiens are currently ranked 27th in offense, 27th in defense, and have a season record of 6-3.

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Colorado Avalanche Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche are currently on an impressive nine-game winning streak and are second in the Western Conference standings, one point behind the Vancouver Canucks. With only 11 games left in the regular season, they are striving to overtake the Canucks and secure the top seed in the Western Conference for home-ice advantage in the playoffs. The Avalanche have been strong offensively, averaging 3.76 goals per game, with standout performances from players like Jonathan Drouin and Nathan MacKinnon. However, they have struggled defensively, giving up 2.97 goals per game. Alexandar Georgiev has been solid in goal, with a 37-15-3 record in 56 games. The Avalanche have the best home-ice record in the league this season and will be a tough team to beat in the playoffs if they maintain their position at the top of the conference.

Colorado Avalanche Riding High on Nine-Game Winning Streak, Montreal Canadiens Face Uphill Battle

The Colorado Avalanche are currently on a successful streak, having won nine consecutive games, including their last five games at home. Their strong offensive performance is evident as they have tallied a total of 15 goals in their last three games, with an impressive power play conversion rate of over 24 percent. In contrast, the Montreal Canadiens have struggled defensively, allowing 13 goals in their recent four games. While they excel at penalty killing, their offensive capabilities have faltered, scoring only eight goals in their last three away games. Considering Colorado's dominant penalty killing and solid defensive record of only eight goals conceded in their last five home games, it is likely that Montreal will face challenges in scoring. As a result, it is recommended to choose Colorado to cover the puck line in this upcoming game.

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SportsJaw Canadiens vs Avalanche archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Canadiens vs Avalanche matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Montreal Canadiens+320 → +350Moved
  • Moneyline · Colorado Avalanche-405 → -450Moved
  • Spread · Montreal Canadiens+1.5 (+128) → +1.5 (+140)Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Avalanche-1.5 (-155) → -1.5 (-169)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Montreal Canadiens
6-3 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Colorado Avalanche
6-5 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-26T02:16:20.303Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-15Colorado Avalanche 3 · Montreal Canadiens 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Montreal Canadiens defeated Colorado Avalanche 2-1

Montreal Canadiens defeated Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on March 26, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. Montreal Canadiens' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 2-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Montreal Canadiens +1.5 (+140) spread, Montreal Canadiens covered, while the 3 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

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Tipster picks

  • BookieslayerMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -405Loss
  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -405Loss
  • MikehuffMoneyline · Montreal Canadiens +320Win
  • JtphamMoneyline · Montreal Canadiens +320Win
  • 2155389402Spread · Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (-155)Loss
  • JtgarciaMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -417Loss
  • MickeytMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -417Loss
  • MookiebetsMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -417Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • Sammy52Moneyline · Montreal Canadiens +330Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Colorado Avalanche -411Loss
  • 2155389402Moneyline · Colorado Avalanche -411Loss