Avalanche vs. Canadiens Prediction and Odds - Mar 13, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche lock horns in of the NHL at Bell Centre on Monday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Avalanche vs. Canadiens, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Canadiens?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Avalanche-Canadiens NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 66% chance of winning against the Canadiens.

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Avalanche vs. Canadiens Current Odds

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-111), Avalanche -1.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Canadiens +210, Avalanche -250
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are +1.5 underdogs versus the Avalanche, with -111 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +210. That means you can bet $100 to profit $210, earning a total payout of $310, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -250, where you can risk $250 to win $100, for a total payout of $350, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -111 via FanDuel Sportsbook (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +210 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.7% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 1.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Avalanche vs. Canadiens Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Avalanche-Canadiens matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Avalanche vs. Canadiens Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Canadiens? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Canadiens.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Monday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Canadiens.

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Avalanche star is a 41.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 9.1% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 6.6% probability
• Cale Makar: 5.6% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 5.3% probability
• J.T. Compher: 4.2% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 6.1% probability
• Josh Anderson: 5.4% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 5.4% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.6% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 41.5% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 36.4% probability
• Cale Makar: 28.3% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 27.3% probability
• J.T. Compher: 22.4% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 33.0% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 29.3% probability
• Josh Anderson: 27.0% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 24.1% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 19.5% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Avalanche vs. Canadiens on Monday March 13, 2023.

Avalanche vs. Canadiens 2023 Game Info

Monday's game between the Canadiens and Avalanche at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Monday March 13, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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