In this article we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Ottawa Senators betting prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 24th at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Oilers recent form and recent player performance
- The Senators recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Edmonton
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Ottawa
- Recent betting trends in games played between Edmonton and Ottawa
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Edmonton and Ottawa
Oilers Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 42-22-4 this year after they lost to Toronto by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Edmonton allowed the first five goals in the game, but they did score three times in the third in the loss. The Oilers out shot Toronto by a total of 39-29 and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Edmonton did beat Buffalo by a score of 8-3 and Montreal by a score of 3-2 in the two games prior to Toronto. The Oilers are scoring 3.58 goals per game and they are allowing 2.82 goals against per game, while going 26.6% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 26 goals, 86 assists, and 222 shots on gaol. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Calvin Pickard, who is 10-4-0 this year with a 2.25 goals against average and a .919 save percentage.
Senators Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 29-36-4 this season after they defeated the Devils by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Ottawa trailed 2-1 early in the second period, but they scored the last four goals for the win. The Senators out shot New Jersey by a total of 25-20 and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Ottawa had lost their previous three games against St. Louis, Boston, and Carolina. The Senators are scoring 3.12 goals per game and they are allowing 3.59 goals against per game, while going 17.1% on the power play and 73% on the penalty kill. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 17 goals, 48 assists, and 179 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Ottawa is Anton Forsberg, who is 12-12-0 this season with a 3.42 goals against average and an .885 save percentage.
Ottawa Senators Team Facts
- The Senators have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The favorites have won the third period in eight of the last nine games between the Oilers and Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 19 of the Senators’ last 20 night games at Canadian Tire Centre.
Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have won seven of their last eight games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against the Senators following a road loss.
- The favorites have won the third period in eight of the Oilers’ last nine games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 20 of the Oilers’ last 21 night games.
Oilers vs Senators Betting Prediction
Ottawa was able to snap their three game losing streak and pick up a nice win over New Jersey on Saturday, but they have been one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference this season. Edmonton allowed six goals in their loss to Toronto on Saturday, but they are one of the best teams in the NHL. The Oilers are 19-14-1 on the road, while Ottawa is 18-16-2 at home this year. The Senators have really struggled defensively this season and they have allowed at least five goals in three of their last four games. Ottawa will have their hands full in this game, as Edmonton is scoring over 3.55 goals per game and they have a very solid power play unit. I really don’t trust the Ottawa defense or the backup goaltender, so give me the Oilers to win this game by at least two goals.