Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 4-13-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Senators prediction for this NHL showdown on Saturday, April 13th at Canadian Tire Centre. We will take a look at: 

-The Montreal Canadiens’ 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 Canadiens vs Senators. 

Canadiens Coming Off Overtime Loss

The Canadiens faced off against the New York Islanders in the last game and the offense wasn’t good enough. Cole Caufield has scored one goal and added one assist. The Canadiens are averaging 2.78 goals and, while their defense is giving up 3.39 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league, while the defense is ranked 26th. Nick Suzuki has scored 33 goals and added 43 assists so far this season.

Senators Look to Build on Last Game

The Senators haven’t had a good season, but in the last game they went on the road, and were able to knock off the Tampa Bay Lightning in an overtime victory. The Senators are averaging 3.08 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.44 gaols per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league, while the defense is ranked 27th. Brady Tkachuk has been the top player, scoring 35 goals and adding 35 assists. 

Ottawa Senators Team Facts

• The Senators have won each of their last eight games against the Canadiens.
• The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites.
• The favorites have won the first period in each of the Senators’ last six games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last seven games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.

Montreal Canadiens Team Facts

• The Canadiens have lost each of their last 11 Saturday games.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games after coming off overtime.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last six games at Canadian Tire Centre.
• The Canadiens have lost the second period in each of their last four games at Canadian Tire Centre.

Canadiens vs Senators Prediction

Trusting either of these offenses isn’t smart, and that means the play here is with the total. The Canadiens are averaging only 2.78 goals, while the defense is giving up 3.44 goals per game. Both of these offenses are going to have some major issues getting going and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to end up being lower-scoring. Back the under to cash here. This is a very strong play.