In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Senators prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 9th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 19-36-8 this year after they lost to the Jets in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vancouver led 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed the tying goal with five minutes left and lost in OT. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 35-23, won 43.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Karlsson and Ohgren, while Lankinen stopped 32 out of 35 shots, which was a .914 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vancouver defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 6-3, but lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 6-4 before that. The Canucks have lost eight of their last nine games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 46 points. Vancouver has scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.71 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 70.3% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 13 goals and 25 assists, while Filip Hronek has added six goals and 30 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Kevin Lankinen, who is 7-20-5 with a 3.73 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this year.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 31-22-9 this season after they defeated the Kraken by a score of 7-4 in their last game. Ottawa led 7-2 in the third period, but they allowed the last two goals, which made the game look closer than it was. The Senators out shot Seattle by a total of 36-21, won 58.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Amadio, Cozens, Foegele, Pinto, Stutzle, Tkachuk, and Kleven, while Ullmark stopped 17 out of 21 shots, which was an .810 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Ottawa defeated the Flames by a score of 4-1, but lost to the Oilers by a score of 5-4 before that. The Senators have won three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 71 points. Ottawa has scored 3.37 goals per game and they have allowed 3.19 goals against per game, while also going 23.5% on the power play and 73.1% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 30 goals and 37 assists, while Drake Batherson has added 23 goals and 32 assists. The projected starting goalie for Ottawa is Linus Ullmark, who is 19-8-7 with a 2.84 goals against average and an .884 save percentage this season.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Senators.
- The Senators have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against the Senators.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven Monday games as road favorites.
- The underdogs have won the second period in each of the Senators’ last four games at Rogers Arena.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Canucks have lost each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Senators have won each of their last six games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Senators’ last five games.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 14 night games after coming off overtime.
- The road team has won the second period in each of the Senators’ last six games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last six night games at Rogers Arena against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Senators’ last four night games at Rogers Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Canucks’ last 10 home games against the Senators.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Senators’ last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Jake DeBrusk has recorded at least one assist in four of the Canucks’ last five night games at Rogers Arena.
- Elias Pettersson has scored a goal in three of his last four home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Cozens has scored at least one goal in each of the Senators’ last four games.
- Drake Batherson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Senators’ last four games against the Canucks.
Canucks vs Senators Prediction
Ottawa comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have scored four goals or more in four straight games. The Senators are 17-12-4 on the road this year, while the Canucks are 6-19-5 on the road. Vancouver has lost eight of their last nine games and they have allowed at least five goals in three of their last five. The Canucks are very low scoring this year and they sold at the deadline, so I don’t expect much from them. Take the Senators -1.5 here.