In this article we will formulate a Senators vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 13th 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 5-1-0 this season after they defeated the Devils by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Ottawa scored the first three goals in the game and added an empty net goal late in the third to seal the win. The Senators were out shot by a total of 30-20, won 52.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Ottawa was led by Tim Stutzle, who had one goal and one assist, while Linus Ullmark stopped 29 out of 30 shots, which was a .967 save percentage in the win.
Prior to that game, Ottawa defeated the Predators by a score of 3-2 and the Flyers by a score of 2-1. The Senators have scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 2.20 goals against per game, while also going 12.5% on the power play and 78.3% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led the team with five goals and five assists, while Samuel Ersson is 0-1-0 with a 3.85 goals against average and an .886 save percentage this season.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 2-2-1 this year after they defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-3 in their last game. St. Louis erased a 2-0 deficit, but blew a 3-2 lead in the third, before scoring the last two goals for the win. The Blues out shot Columbus by a total of 27-23, won 41.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. St. Louis was led by Jimmy Snuggerud, who had two goals, while Jordan Binnington stopped 20 out of 23 shots, which was an .870 save percentage.
Prior to that win, St. Louis lost to the Sharks by a score of 3-2 and the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2. The Blues have scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 9.1% on the power play and 93.3% on the penalty kill this season. Mason McTavish has led the team with two goals and two assists, while Joel Hofer is 1-1-1 with a 1.68 goals against average and a .930 save percentage this year.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Senators have won each of their last 10 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blues have lost nine of their last 10 road games following a home win.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games.
- The Senators have won the second period in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Senators have lost each of their last five games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Blues have won each of their last four games as an underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games as road underdogs.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as a home favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Blues have won the third period in each of their last six games as road underdogs.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Senators’ last nine night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blues’ last five road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blues’ last eight games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Drake Batherson has scored a goal in five of the Senators’ last six home games.
- Tim Stutzle has recorded at least one assist in each of the Senators’ last five home games against Central Division opponents.
- Tim Stutzle ranks T1st in the league for multi-point games (4) this season.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Pius Suter has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances against the Senators.
- Connor McMichael has recorded 11 career blocks against the Senators – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Ottawa Senators rank 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.00).
- The Ottawa Senators rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 29th in the league in power play percentage this season (9.09%).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (93.33%).
Senators vs Blues Prediction
Ottawa comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Senators are 2-0-0 at home this year, while the Blues are 1-2-0 on the road. St. Louis has lost three of their last four games and they have scored two goals or fewer in all three of those losses. Take the under in this one.