In this article, we will formulate an Ottawa Senators vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, November 19th at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 8-8-1 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Ottawa allowed one goal in the first, one in the second, and two in the third for the loss. The Senators were outshot by a total of 28-24, won 51.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Ottawa was led by Brady Tkachuk, who had seven shots on goal, while Forsberg stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Senators lost to Philadelphia by a score of 5-4 but did beat Toronto and Boston before that. Ottawa has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 27.6% on the power play and 78% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with seven goals, 14 assists, and 34 shots on goal, while Linus Ullmark is 4-4-1 with a 2.77 goals-against average and a .890 save percentage this year.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 9-8-2 this season after they lost to Montreal by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Edmonton allowed one goal in the second and two in the third for the shutout loss. The Oilers outshot Montreal by a total of 30-25, won 56.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton was led by Nugent-Hopkins, who had five shots on goal, while Pickard stopped 22 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Oilers lost to Toronto by a score of 4-3, but did beat Nashville, New York, and Vancouver before that. Edmonton has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 66% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 13 goals, 11 assists, and 49 shots on goal, while Stuart Skinner is 5-5-2 with a 3.28 goals against average and an .877 save percentage this year.
Why the Senators will beat the Oilers
- The Oilers have lost each of their last five games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Senators have won six of their last seven games as home underdogs following a road loss.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 13 games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs following a road loss.
- The home team has won the second period in five of the last six games between the Oilers and Senators.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last four games against the Senators following a road loss has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Senators’ last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last 10 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last six road games.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Brady Tkachuk has recorded at least one point in each of the Senators’ last six games against the Oilers.
- Jake Sanderson has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Senators’ last 10 home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Drake Batherson has scored a goal in each of the Senators’ last four games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has scored a goal in four of the Oilers’ last five games.
- Zach Hyman has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite against the Senators.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 10 Tuesday games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Ottawa Senators vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
The Oilers come into this game after losing in Montreal on Monday night, so they will be on a back-to-back here. Edmonton has played decently well on the road this season, but they have lost two games in a row. Ottawa is 5-2-1 at home this year, but they have also lost two games in a row and were outscored 9-4 in those two games. Ottawa has played well at home all season long and they have the better special teams, so give me the Senators here.