In this article we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Senators prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 28th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 4-3-2 this year after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Chicago led 1-0 after the first period, but failed to score over the last 52 minutes for the loss. The Blackhawks out shot LA by a total of 23-22, won 55.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Chicago got their lone goal from Bedard, while Arvid Soderblom stopped 19 out of 21 shots, which was a .905 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Chicago defeated the Lightning by a score of 3-2 and the Ducks by a score of 2-1. The Blackhawks have won four of their last six games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Central standings with 10 points. Chicago has scored 2.89 goals per game and they have allowed 2.44 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 85.0% on the penalty kill this season. Frank Nazar has led Chicago with four goals and five assists, while Teuvo Teravainen and Connor Bedard have added eight points each. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 3-2-1 with a 1.97 goals against average and a .937 save percentage this year.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 5-4-1 this season after they defeated Boston by a score of 7-2 on Monday night. Ottawa trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they scored the next seven goals for the blowout win. The Senators were out shot by a total of 28-24, won 58.2% of the face-offs, and went 4-5 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Batherson (2), Cousins, Giroux, Stutzle (2), and Zetterlund, while Leevi Merilainen stopped 26 out of 28 shots, which was a .929 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Ottawa defeated the Capitals by a score of 7-1 and the Flyers by a score of 2-1. The Senators have won three games in a row and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 11 points. Ottawa has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.89 goals against per game, while also going 28.1% on the power play and 64.5% on the penalty kill this season. Shane Pinto, Tim Stutzle, Dylan Cozens, and Drake Batherson have led Ottawa with 10 points each, while Jake Sanderson has added nine points. The projected starting goalie for Ottawa is Linus Ullmark, who is 4-3-1 with a 3.11 goals against average and an .870 save percentage this season.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have won the second period in five of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games following a home loss.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Frank Nazar has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Ryan Donato has scored at least one goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games.
- Frank Nazar has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank T4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.44).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 26th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.63%).
- The Ottawa Senators rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (35.14%).
- The Ottawa Senators rank T29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (65.63%).
Blackhawks vs Senators Prediction
Ottawa comes into this matchup looking to extend their three game winning streak and they have scored 14 goals in their last two games. The Senators are 2-2-0 on the road this year, while the Blackhawks are 2-2-1 at home. Chicago has played very well to start this season and they are 3-1-1 in their last five. The Blackhawks have been very good defensively, which has helped to cover up some poor power play numbers. Ottawa is the better team, but they are on a back to back and their penalty kill has struggled. Take the Blackhawks here.