The Chicago Blackhawks (16-32-5) and Ottawa Senators (26-24-3) meet Friday at Canadian Tire Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Senators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Blackhawks failed to cash as +451 underdogs Wednesday in a 5-2 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs. C Sam Lafferty and C Philipp Kurashev scored for the Blackhawks, who have lost 5 of their last 6 games. Chicago is 8-23 in its last 31 games vs. Eastern Conference teams.
The Senators won as +178 underdogs Tuesday with a 3-2 shootout win at the New York Islanders. G Kevin Mandolese stopped 46 shots in his NHL debut as Ottawa won for the 6th time in its last 7 games. The Senators are 14-3 in their last 17 games vs. teams with a winning percentage below .400.
This is the 1st meeting this season between the teams. Chicago swept last season’s series 2-0 winning both games by 3 or more goals, with the Over going 1-0-1.
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Blackhawks at Senators odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Senators -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (-115) | Senators -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Blackhawks at Senators projected goalies
Jaxson Stauber (3-1-0, 2.71 GAA, .911 SV%) vs. Mads Sogaard (1-0-0, 2.71 GAA, .925 SV%)
This is Stauber’s 1st time facing the Senators. In the rookie netminder’s 3 road starts this season, he is 2-1-0 and has allowed 8 goals on 98 shots, good for a 2.67 GAA and .918 SV%.
Sogaard has never faced the Blackhawks. He’s 1-1-0 in 3 career home games (2 starts) with a 3.39 GAA and .892 SV% (58 saves against 65 shots).
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Blackhawks at Senators picks and predictions
Prediction
Senators 3, Blackhawks 2
Moneyline
PASS.
The Senators (-270) should win, but are being slightly overvalued on the moneyline considering their recent struggles vs. the Blackhawks. Bet the puck line and/or total instead.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET BLACKHAWKS +1.5 (-115).
Ottawa has been cashing moneyline bets lately, but its last 3 wins have all been by 1 goal. Chicago has won the last 8 meetings against Ottawa and should be able to keep it close vs. a Senators team that has barely been pulling out wins lately. The Blackhawks are 0-3 heading into this final game of their Canadian road trip and should come out extra focused in an attempt to not head back to Chicago winless.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 6.5 (-115).
The Under is 10-4 in Chicago’s last 14 road games and 5-2 in the Blackhawks’ last 7 after a loss by 3 or more goals in their previous contest. The Under has hit in 27 of Ottawa’s last 40 games and is 10-4 in the Senators’ last 14 at home.
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