The Ottawa Senators will play the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday afternoon at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Ottawa has won four of their last five games, while Chicago is on an eight game losing streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Senators vs Blackhawks prediction.
Senators Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 22-26-2 this year after they lost to Anaheim by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Ottawa allowed one goal in the first, two in the second, and two in the third for the shutout loss. The Senators out shot Anaheim by a total of 34-20 and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Ottawa had won their previous four games against Columbus, Toronto, Detroit, and Nashville. The Senators are scoring 3.38 goals per game and they are allowing 3.62 goals against per game, while going 15.8% on the power play and 74.1% on the penalty kill. Claude Giroux has led Ottawa with 18 goals, 29 assists, and 127 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Ottawa is Joonas Korpisalo, who is 13-17-2 this year with a 3.42 goals against average and a .887 save percentage.
Blackhawks Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 14-37-3 this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Chicago cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but allowed two more goals in the third period for the loss. The Blackhawks out shot Pittsburgh by a total of 28-27 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago has lost eight games in a row and they have scored two goals or fewer in seven of them. The Blackhawks are scoring 2.06 goals per game and they are allowing 3.52 goals against per game, while going 12.3% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 15 goals, 19 assists, and 122 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Petr Mrazek, who is 12-21-2 this year with a 2.96 goals against average and a .909 save percentage.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last eight games.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against the Senators.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in nine of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Blackhawks’ last 11 day games.
Ottawa Senators Team Facts
- The Senators have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in six of their last seven day games following a loss.
- The Senators have won the first period in eight of their last nine games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last five day games against opponents on a losing streak.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances in home games.
- Connor Bedard has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Connor Bedard ranks T1st amongst rookies for shootout goals (1) this season.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Claude Giroux has scored a goal in each of the Senators’ last three games.
- Joshua Norris has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances in day games.
- Dominik Kubalik has recorded an assist in three of his last four appearances at United Center.
- Parker Kelly has the most Shorthanded Goals for the Senators this season (2).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank T28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.52).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league for power play goals this season (20).
- The Ottawa Senators rank 8th in the league for goals per game this season (3.38).
- The Ottawa Senators rank 32nd in the league in save percentage this season (.881).
Senators vs Blackhawks Betting Prediction
Chicago comes into this game on an eight game losing streak and their offense has been horrible in recent games. The Blackhawks have only scored more than two goals in one of their last eight games, but they do have Bedard back from injury, which should help. Ottawa has won four of their last five games, but they are only 7-13-0 on the road this year. The Senators haven’t had too many issues scoring, but their defense has been bad. Luckily for Ottawa, Chicago doesn’t have the offense to put pressure on. Take Ottawa to win by at least two goals here.