Montreal Canadiens vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/29

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The Montreal Canadiens will take on the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at Ball Arena on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+.

The Canadiens have a record of 13-7-3 this season and are led by head coach Martin St. Louis. They are currently ranked second in the Eastern Atlantic Division. On the other side, the Avalanche, with a record of 17-2-6, are at the top of the Western Central Division under head coach Jared Bednar.

Canadiens vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -249, Montreal Canadiens +204

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have been on a winning streak in their recent games. They secured a 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Canadiens had 19 shots on goal, and Sam Montembeault made 30 saves.

In their game against the Utah Mammoth, the Canadiens won 4-3. They had 17 shots on goal and scored two power play goals. Nick Suzuki stood out with two goals and an assist.

The Canadiens have shown strong offensive skills this season. They are ranked 5th in goals with 80 and 4th in assists with 140. Cole Caufield has been a key player with 14 goals and 11 assists in 23 games.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have been on a solid run in their recent games. They secured a strong 6-0 win against the San Jose Sharks, showcasing a dominant performance. Nathan MacKinnon was key, adding a goal and an assist to his tally.

Scott Wedgewood has been a reliable force in goal for the Avalanche. He delivered a shutout against the Chicago Blackhawks, stopping all 22 shots faced. His consistent performance has been a vital part of the team’s success this season.

Nathan MacKinnon is a standout player for the Avalanche. With 19 goals and 22 assists in 24 games, he leads the team in points. His contribution is crucial as the Avalanche look to maintain their strong form.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are the favorites against the Montreal Canadiens with a moneyline of -249. Based on the skater and goaltending stats, the Avalanche have the edge with top-ranked goals and assists. The projected score for this game is Colorado 5, Montreal 2. The recommendation is to pick the Colorado Avalanche to win straight up.

The current total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under at -118. Given the projected score of 5-2 in favor of Colorado, this totals to 7 goals. The recommendation is to take the over 6.5, as both teams have strong offensive stats and could surpass this line.