In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Senators betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Sunday, March 17th at the Canadien Tire Centre. We will take a look at:
-The Carolina Hurricanes recent form and recent player performance
-The Ottawa Senators recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Hurricanes and Senators.
Hurricanes on Tired Legs
The Hurricanes faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night and the legs are going to be tired. Two games ago the Hurricanes faced off against the Florida Panthers and they were able to secure the 4-0 victory. Frederick Andersen was in goal, and he stopped all 21 of the shots that e faced. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.32 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.64 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league, while the defense is ranked 4th. Sebastian Aho has been the top player for the Hurricanes scoring 25 goals and adding 43 assists so far this season.
Senators Have Won Two Overtime Games in a Row
On Saturday, the Senators faced off against the New York Islanders and they won 3-2 in overtime. Two games ago against the Columbus Blue Jackets and they were able to secure the 3-2 victory in overtime. They made a comeback in the third period to even force overtime. The Senators are averaging 3.14 goals while their defense is giving up 3.48 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league, while the defense is ranked 28th. Tim Stutzle has scored 16 goals and added 44 assists so far this season.
Ottawa Senators Team Facts
- The Senators have won each of their last seven games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last eight home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Senators have lost the first period in each of their last four games after coming off overtime.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Facts
- The Hurricanes have won 11 of their last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games following an overtime win.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games following a shootout win.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last six games following a road win.
Hurricanes vs Senators Betting Prediction
This game is going to be high scoring. These have both been good offenses, and the Senators defense has been awful. The Senators are giving up 3.48 goals per game, and they are going to really struggle to slow down the Hurricanes. Both of the offenses are going to have no issue running up the score, and this game is going to end up going over the total. This is going to finish with eight or nine goals scored.