Cole Caufield can’t stop scoring, and he’ll pot another against the visiting Avalanche.
Jan 29, 2026 • 10:25 ET
• 3 min read
EXPERT PICK – PROP
Cole Caufield o0.5 Goals Scored (+135)
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Cole Caufield (13) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at the Bell Centre.
The Montreal Canadiens will host the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, January 29. This marks the second matchup between these two teams this season after Colorado claimed a 7-2 victory back in November.
My Avalanche vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks suggest a different outcome tonight as the Avs have come down to earth, losing to the lowly Ottawa Senators last night.
Avalanche vs Canadiens prediction
Avalanche vs Canadiens best bet: Cole Caufield anytime goalscorer (+135)
Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield, the hottest goal scorer on the planet right now, has nine goals across a current six-game goal streak.
It seems he’s made it his mission to make Team USA General Manager Bill Guerin look like a fool for omitting him from their Olympic roster.
Caufield has been on an absolute tear for the last two weeks. He may not be able to throw hits or play defense, according to some, but he sure knows how to put pucks behind goaltenders.
The only players who’ve scored more than the Wisconsin native are Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid.
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Avalanche vs Canadiens same-game parlay
Canadiens captain and Team Canada representative Nick Suzuki is on pace for 67 assists. He’s racked up nine in his last eight games and has shown tremendous chemistry with Caufield, especially on the man advantage.
On the topic of Habs players hot in the assist department, look no further than Mike Matheson. Once a flaky bet due to the presence of Lane Hutson, he’s racked up a helper in five consecutive games and has one on a Caufield goal in three straight.
Avalanche vs Canadiens SGP
Cole Caufield anytime goalscorer
Nick Suzuki Over 0.5 assists
Mike Matheson Over 0.5 assists
Avalanche vs Canadiens odds
Moneyline: Avalanche -130 | Canadiens +110
Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+175) | Canadiens +1.5 (-215)
Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-125) | Under 6.5 (+105)
Avalanche vs Canadiens trend
Montreal has won three of the last five against Colorado. Find more NHL betting trends for Avalanche vs. Canadiens.
How to watch Avalanche vs Canadiens
Location
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
Date
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Puck drop
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
TSN2
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