The New Jersey Devils and the Ottawa Senators meet Saturday in NHL action from the Canadian Tire Centre. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators prediction.
New Jersey Devils Recap
The New Jersey Devils come into this game looking to add on to their 3-2 OT win over Nashville last time out to sit at 28-24-2 this season. After this game, New Jersey will head home for a game against Columbus.
Devils Snap Two-Game Skid
Nico Hischier has 41 points with a team-high 18 goals and 23 assists while Jesper Bratt has 40 points with 13 goals and 27 assists. Jack Hughes has 12 goals and 24 assists for his 36 points and Dawson Mercer has 13 goals and 17 assists for his 30 points. Timo Meier has 27 points with 13 goals and 14 assists while Simon Nemec has 20 points with 8 goals and 12 assists. Luke Hughes has 26 points with 21 assists and Arseny Gritsyuk has 23 points with 9 goals and 14 assists. Jake Allen has gone 12-12-1 with a 2.67 GAA and a .907 save percentage while Jacob Markstrom has gone 15-12-1 with a 3.24 GAA and an .881 save percentage this season.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs.
- The Senators have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Arseni Gritsyuk has scored at least one goal in each of the Devils’ last three games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Dougie Hamilton has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances in road games.
Ottawa Senators Recap
The Ottawa Senators come into this game looking to add on to their 5-2 win over Colorado last time out to sit at 25-21-7 this season. After this game, Ottawa will head on the road for a game against Pittsburgh.
Senators Win Back-To-Back Games
Tim Stutzle leads the Senators with 55 points coming on a team-high 24 goals and 31 assists while Drake Batherson has 45 points with 19 goals and 26 assists. Shane Pinto has 26 points with 14 goals and 12 assists while Dylan Cozens has 40 points with 17 goals and 23 assists. Claude Giroux has 37 points with 10 goals and 27 assists, Brady Tkachuk has 33 points with 13 goals and 20 assists and Jake Sanderson has 42 points with 10 goals and 32 assists. Linus Ullmark has gone 14-8-5 with a 2.86 GAA and an .884 save percentage in goal for Ottawa while Leevi Merilainen has gone 8-10-1 with a 3.51 GAA and an .860 save percentage as well this season. James Reimer has also gone 2-2-1 with a 3.05 GAA and an .874 save percentage this season.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Devils have lost nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Senators have won five of their last six games following a home win.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in five of their last six games following a home win.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Brady Tkachuk has scored a goal in each of the Senators’ last four games as favorites.
- Jake Sanderson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Senators’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last seven games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Senators’ last five games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators Prediction
I’m on the Senators here. I get the case to be made for New Jersey, but I’d be lying if I said that the wins for Ottawa in their last couple of games against Colorado and Vegas weren’t impressive. The Devils have had their ups and downs, and I think this is a decent price, but I have to roll with Ottawa here.