The Montreal Canadiens host the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday evening at the Bell Centre. The NHL odds list the Avalanche as -180 favorites.
Montreal forward Cole Caufield has scored in six of his past eight games, a trend I expect to continue in my Canadiens vs. Avalanche predictions.
Read on for my NHL picks for Saturday, March 22.
Canadiens vs Avalanche prediction
My Canadiens pick: Cole Caufield anytime goalscorer (+160 at BET99)
My Canadiens analysis
Cole Caufield has been the Montreal Canadiens' primary goal scorer all season. He leads the team with 33 goals and has scored six times in his past eight games.
That success could continue against the Avalanche, a team Caufield has scored on in two of the past three meetings. While the Colorado Avalanche is an excellent team, Caufield can beat goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood once during this matchup.
Blackwood has allowed three or more goals in four of his last eight starts. He possesses a .899 SV% over that stretch.
Not only is Caufield a threat to score at even-strength, but he can also capitalize on special teams. Caufield leads Montreal in both goals and power play goals, presenting multiple opportunities to find the back of the net at +160.
Canadiens vs Avalanche same-game parlay (SGP)
Cole Caufield anytime goalscorer
Nick Suzuki Over 0.5 assists
Canadiens moneyline
If we are backing Caufield to find the back of the net, then there is an increased probability that Nick Suzuki is involved. Suzuki skates alongside Caufield on the first line and first power play unit.
Subsequently, Suzuki has assisted on four of Caufield’s last six goals. Furthermore, if we are backing Caufield and Suzuki to find the back of the net, then there is an increased probability of Montreal winning this game.
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Canadiens vs Avalanche odds
Canadiens vs Avalanche live odds
Canadiens vs Avalanche opening odds
- Puck line: Colorado -180 | Montreal +155
- Moneyline: Colorado -1.5 | Montreal +1.5
- Over/Under: Over 6 (-120) | Under 6 (+100)
Odds courtesy of BET99
Canadiens vs Avalanche trend
Caufield has scored in six of its last eight games. Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Avalanche.
How to watch Canadiens vs Avalanche
| Location | Centre Bell, Montreal, PQ |
| Date | Saturday, 3-22-2025 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet East, TVAS |
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