The Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Canadian Tire Centre. Here’s a Senators vs Blackhawks Prediction. This article will include a Senators vs Blackhawks Pick.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks recently played the Bruins, Jets, and Canadiens. The Blackhawks look to win two straight games for the first time since March 1-3.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.72 goals per game and are scoring 24.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 31 goals, Teuvo Teravainen has 42 assists, and Connor Bedard has 191 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.57 goals per game and are killing 79.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 106 goals on 964 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 111 goals on 1,087 shots.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators beat the Canadiens and Flyers, and they play the Hurricanes next. The Senators have won 14 of their last 20 games since March 5.
The Ottawa Senators are averaging 2.9 goals per game and are scoring 23 percent of their power play opportunities. Brady Tkachuk leads Ottawa with 29 goals, Tim Stutzle has 52 assists and Jake Sanderson has 193 shots on goal. Defensively, the Ottawa Senators are allowing 2.79 goals per game and are killing 78 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has allowed 107 goals on 1,196 shots faced, and Anton Forsberg has given up 72 goals on 752 shots.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Senators have won each of their last 10 games at Canadian Tire Centre following a win.
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The underdogs have won three of the Blackhawks’ last four games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The Senators have lost each of their last four Tuesday games as favorites.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 home games after coming off overtime.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Senators.
- The Senators have lost the third period in each of their last four games as home favorites against Central Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Senators vs Blackhawks Injury Report
The Ottawa Senators will be without Brady Tkachuk, while Ridly Greig and David Perron are questionable.
The Blackhawks will be without Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach.
Senators vs Blackhawks Prediction
The Blackhawks have snagged a couple of wins here lately, cashing nice underdog tickets, but it’s just not enough for me to look in their direction. The Blackhawks are one of the worst teams in the NHL, and they have just nine road wins. Only the Predators and Sharks have lost bettors more money this season than the Blackhawks. The Senators have earned points in eight of their last 10 games as they get ready for the playoffs, and the last thing they need in terms of confidence is a loss to the lousy Blackhawks. Give me the Senators and the PL for max betting value.