Montreal Canadiens vs Colorado Avalanche predictions, Jan 29, 2026

Jan 27, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Montreal Canadiens

Colorado

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In an upcoming NHL matchup, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Colorado Avalanche at home on January 29, 2026. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent form, with Montreal winning 2 of their last 5 matches and Colorado also securing 2 wins in their last 5 outings.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the visiting team, with the Avalanche standing at 2.06 compared to the Canadiens at 2.92. Our model prediction reinforces this, giving Colorado a higher probability of securing an away win at 43.4%, while Montreal has a 34.3% chance of victory, with a 23% likelihood of a draw.

Tactically, both teams possess strengths that could impact the outcome of the game. Montreal’s home advantage could give them an edge, while Colorado’s offensive firepower has the potential to break down the Canadiens’ defense. With no guaranteed outcomes in sports, it will be interesting to see how these factors play out on the ice.

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Montreal
32.5%		 Draw
21.7%		 Colorado
45.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:4

Outrights of NHL Colorado Avalanche: 22.55% Montreal Canadiens: 1.56%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.98 4.46 2.12
Pinnacle 2.92 4.36 2.06

Latest Results

24.01.26 Boston Bruins – Montreal Canadiens – 4:3
22.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 2:4
20.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Minnesota Wild – 4:3
17.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Montreal Canadiens – 5:6 OT
15.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 5:3		 25.01.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Colorado Avalanche – 1:4
23.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Philadelphia Flyers – 3:7
21.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Anaheim Ducks – 1:2 penalties
19.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Washington Capitals – 5:2
16.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Nashville Predators – 3:7

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 3.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Recently, Colorado has had a series of home games.
  • Colorado might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 52:62. (average 2.6:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 36:34. (average 3.6:3.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.11.25 Colorado Avalanche – Montreal Canadiens – 7:2
    22.03.25 Montreal Canadiens – Colorado Avalanche – 4:5 penalties
    04.01.25 Colorado Avalanche – Montreal Canadiens – 1:2 penalties
    26.03.24 Colorado Avalanche – Montreal Canadiens – 1:2
    15.01.24 Montreal Canadiens – Colorado Avalanche – 4:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 50 32 3 9 6 198:122 79
    2 Minnesota Wild 53 19 10 10 14 171:154 68
    3 Dallas Stars 52 25 4 9 14 172:144 67
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 51 18 7 12 14 171:161 62
    5 Edmonton Oilers 54 21 6 8 19 186:175 62
    6 Anaheim Ducks 53 16 12 3 22 177:188 59
    7 Utah Mammoth 52 20 7 4 21 163:143 58
    8 San Jose Sharks 50 15 11 3 21 156:174 55
    9 Los Angeles Kings 50 13 8 13 16 134:143 55
    10 Seattle Kraken 51 17 6 9 19 143:154 55
    11 Nashville Predators 51 17 7 4 23 148:174 52
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 52 16 5 8 23 141:164 50
    13 Calgary Flames 52 17 4 6 25 132:156 48
    14 Winnipeg Jets 51 18 2 7 24 149:158 47
    15 St. Louis Blues 52 18 1 9 24 127:179 47
    16 Vancouver Canucks 52 11 6 5 30 139:191 39

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 51 26 7 4 14 179:130 70
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 52 23 9 5 15 180:150 69
    3 Detroit Red Wings 53 22 10 5 16 167:159 69
    4 Buffalo Sabres 51 23 6 5 17 172:155 63
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 51 22 4 11 14 169:152 63
    6 Montreal Canadiens 52 18 10 7 17 177:175 63
    7 Boston Bruins 53 23 7 3 20 177:166 63
    8 New York Islanders 52 19 9 5 19 150:146 61
    9 Florida Panthers 51 23 5 3 20 157:165 59
    10 Philadelphia Flyers 51 17 7 9 18 154:162 57
    11 Toronto Maple Leafs 52 17 7 9 19 170:176 57
    12 Washington Capitals 53 22 3 7 21 170:159 57
    13 New Jersey Devils 52 18 9 2 23 138:159 56
    14 Columbus Blue Jackets 51 15 9 7 20 158:169 55
    15 Ottawa Senators 52 19 5 7 21 174:174 55
    16 New York Rangers 53 14 8 6 25 143:165 50

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.6 (22.55%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 6.75 (12.03%)

    3. Vegas Golden Knights: 7.35 (11.04%)

    4. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.63 (9.41%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.38 (7.82%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 12.63 (6.43%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17.25 (4.71%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 20.5 (3.96%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 30.5 (2.66%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 39.25 (2.07%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 42 (1.93%)

    12. Detroit Red Wings: 52 (1.56%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 52 (1.56%)

    14. Buffalo Sabres: 57.5 (1.41%)

    15. Utah Mammoth: 57.5 (1.41%)

    16. New Jersey Devils: 62.5 (1.3%)

    17. Ottawa Senators: 70 (1.16%)

    18. New York Islanders: 77 (1.05%)

    19. Pittsburgh Penguins: 79.5 (1.02%)

    20. Anaheim Ducks: 91 (0.89%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 133 (0.61%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 145.5 (0.56%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 158 (0.51%)

    24. Columbus Blue Jackets: 176 (0.46%)

    25. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.46%)

    26. San Jose Sharks: 261 (0.31%)

    27. New York Rangers: 301 (0.27%)

    28. Seattle Kraken: 311 (0.26%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 476 (0.17%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 526 (0.15%)

    31. St. Louis Blues: 551 (0.15%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 826 (0.1%)

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