In this article, we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Senators Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Ottawa Senators Preview
The Senators have 36 points this season with a 16-13-4 record, and are 19-13 in over/under. They have a 7-6-2 home record and a 9-7-2 road record and are sitting 6th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 4-0 home win over the Penguins, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road overtime win against the Jets, a 2-3 road loss against the Wild, and a 6-3 road win against the Blue Jackets.
Offensively, the Senators are averaging 3.09 goals per game and are scoring 25.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 71.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
Tim Stutzle leads the Senators with 34 points and 19 assists, while Jake Sanderson also leads the team in assists with 19. Linus Ullmark is the starting goalie for the Senators, and he has a 13-8-4 record, with 2.89 GAA and .884 SV%. Leevi Merilainen is the backup goalie and he has a 3-5 record, with 3.32 GAA and .877 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
The Blackhawks have 32 points this season with a 13-15-6 record, and are 25-8 ATS and 14-18 in over/under. They have a 7-6-3 home record and a 6-9-3 road record and are sitting 6th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 1-4 road loss to the Canadiens, and their previous three games were a 2-3 road loss against the Maple Leafs, a 0-4 home loss against the Red Wings, and a 2-3 road loss against the Blues.
Offensively, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.76 goals per game and are scoring 20.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 84.2% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 44 points, also leading the team in goals with 19 and assists with 25. Spencer Knight is the starting goalie for the Blackhawks, and he has a 10-9-5 record, with 2.57 GAA and .914 SV%. Arvid Soderblom is the backup goalie and he has a 3-6-1 record, with 3.84 GAA and .876 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks @ Ottawa Senators Betting Trends: December 20, 2025
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Blackhawks have lost seven of their last eight road games.
- The home team has won six of the Blackhawks’ last seven games.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games.
- The favorites have won the third period in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight games.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Senators have lost each of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won four of the Blackhawks’ last five games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Senators have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last five games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Senators’ last six home games against the Blackhawks following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the Blackhawks and Senators.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Tim Stutzle has scored at least one goal in four of the Senators’ last five day games.
- Drake Batherson has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances in day games.
- Drake Batherson has recorded two assists against the Blackhawks this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has scored at least one goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four day games.
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last four day games.
- Tyler Bertuzzi is the only player in the league to have recorded a power play point in six or more consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Ottawa Senators rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (71.11%).
- The Ottawa Senators rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.71%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.21%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank T25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.76).
Blackhawks vs Senators Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Blackhawks won 7-3 at home and are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Senators. Their last three meetings have gone over the total.
In this Blackhawks vs Senators Prediction, the Senators are coming as -248 home favorites. The Senators have been the better team this season, as they have more points and wins than the Blackhawks and have been decent form lately, with a 3-1 record in their last 4 games. They are facing a Blackhawks team that has been struggling mightily lately, as they are 1-6 in their last 7 games and they have an inferior offense and power play. The value here lies with the home favorite, as I don’t trust the Blackhawks at all on the road at this point. Take the Senators on the puckline for a comfortable win.