Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction: the Avalanche has a home advantage

Prediction for the NHL Colorado Avalanche vs Montreal Canadiens match will occur on January 5. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Colorado Avalanche

Jared Bednar has struck the perfect balance between defense and attack, and Colorado's machine is unstoppable. They have now won six in a row, with their last defeat coming on the road in Vancouver, where they lost 3:1. Since then, the Avalanche have beaten San Jose, Anaheim, Seattle, Utah, Winnipeg, and Buffalo.

Colorado made a big move up the Western Conference standings. The Denver club has clinched a spot in the Cup Final Eight and now has the task of climbing as high as possible. The Avalanche is in sixth place with 48 points.

Montreal Canadiens

Martin Saint Louis' team has tasted victory and is closing in on the playoff zone, but as if the crushing defeat at the hands of Chicago did not knock Montreal out of the running. Remember, the Canadiens had beaten three top teams in a row—4:0 over Florida, 5:2 over Tampa, and 3:2 over Vegas—before falling 4:2 to the humble Blackhawks. Going into their clash with Colorado, Montreal is 12th in the Eastern Conference standings with 37 points.

Expert Betting Tips

After a ridiculous defeat against Chicago, Montreal is discouraged. Colorado, for their part, is tearing down everything in their path. Don't forget that the Avalanche has a home advantage. The Avalanche has won four games in a row at their arena. The Canadiens should not have the firepower to break their winning streak.