NHL Best Bets: Canadiens vs. Avalanche Game Picks

Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche are playing tonight.

Montreal Canadiens are coming off a disappointing season and are looking for their first win of the season. Colorado won the Stanley Cup last season, and is a viable threat in the Western Conference. The Avalanche are listed at -285 on the moneyline, while the Canadiens' are priced at +230. Jake Allen is expected to start for the visiting Canadiens, whereas Alexandar Georgiev is the Avalanche's starting goalie.

The Avalanche are 24th in goals scored per game, but sixth in the league in terms of goals allowed per games. The total for this game is six, with the over at -104 and the under at -118.

The Avalanche have been able to rely on Mikko Rantanen to score despite injuries. Rantsanan has five goals in the last five games. He has 21 goals to his name.

Mikko Rantanen is the best prop for the game against the Avalanche.