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Ottawa Senators at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Ottawa Senators at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ottawa Senators (18-13-2) take on the Edmonton Oilers (20-11-2) Sunday. Puck drop from Rogers Place is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Oilers lead 1-0

The Sens come to town fresh off a 5-4 OT winner in Vancouver Saturday night. C Shane Pinto had his fifth and sixth goals of the season as the Senators won their sixth straight. They are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games.

The Oilers are also on the back end of a back-to-back as they beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 in overtime Saturday. C Leon Draisaitl scored his 24th goal of the season 18 seconds into extra time. The Oilers are 8-2-0 in their last 10.

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Senators at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Senators +150 (bet $100 to win $100) | Oilers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-160) | Oilers -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Senators at Oilers projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (12-7-2, 2.37 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (12-8-2, 2.93 GAA, .893 SV%, 1 SO)

Ullmark has won 7 straight starts with the latest being a 3-2 overtime victory in Calgary Thursday. He stopped 30 of 32 shots fired his way. He’s 7-0-1 with a 1.23 GAA and .959 SV% in 8 starts this month. Ullmark was victimized 5 times on 31 shots Nov. 19 in the 5-2 loss to Edmonton.

Skinner has won 4 of 5 starts with his last start being a 3-2 overtime winner against the Boston Bruins Thursday. He stopped 24 of 26 fired his way. He has a 2.52 GAA and .909 SV% in 6 starts this month. Skinner was in goal against Ottawa Nov. 19, stopping 27 of 29 in the W.

Senators at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Senators 2

Moneyline

This is a lot closer than the +150/-185 ML odds dictates. Both teams are ablaze, and each goalie has had recent success. There were no goalie props available at press time. Ullmark is 3-3-1 with a 3.29 GAA and .889 SV% lifetime against the Oilers. When he’s announced, if his saves props is around 26.5 or 27.5, I’d be in on that Over.

Otherwise, PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m with the SENATORS +1.5 (-160) here. Obviously, there’s always the danger of an empty-netter foiling this, but I think they could come away with the win. I just don’t trust it after they’ve been from Seattle to Calgary to Vancouver to here.

Over/Under

This is bucking trends, but I believe in what the goalies are telling me. I like the UNDER 6 (-105) here. Ottawa gave up 4 yesterday, but the Sens allowed 5 goals combined in the 5 games before that. Edmonton has tightened up defensively, too, allowing 2 or fewer in 5 of 8.

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Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ottawa Senators (13-13-2) meet the Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-1) Friday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Hurricanes odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Hurricanes lead 1-0; Carolina won 4-0 as a -165 home favorite Nov. 16 while the Under (6.5) cashed

The Senators belted the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 last time out on Wednesday as a heavy favorite (-233) as the total (6) pushed for the second straight game. The Sens are 3-1-0 in the past 4 games, while the Under is 2-0-2. Ottawa has allowed exactly 1 goal in 3 of the previous 4 outings.

The Hurricanes edged the San Jose Sharks 3-2 as a gigantic favorite (-516) Tuesday as the Under (6.5) connected. Carolina has scored 3 or more goals in each of the past 3 outings after managing a total of 5 goals in the previous 3-game span from Nov. 29-Dec. 3.

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Senators at Hurricanes odds

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Moneyline (ML): Senators +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Hurricanes -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-145) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+120)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Senators at Hurricanes projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (8-7-2, 2.70 GAA, .903 SV, 1 SO) vs. Pyotr Kochetkov (12-4-0, 2.64 GAA, .894 SV%)

Ullmark has allowed exactly 1 goal in each of his past 3 starts, winning each of the outings. The offense has provided him enough support, averaging 3.4 goals per game (GPG), while he has a 0.99 GAA in the span.

Ullmark did not face the Canes in the first meeting in late November, but he allowed 3 goals on 33 shots in a 3-2 home loss Jan. 24, 2024, in a start against Carolina last season as a member of the Boston Bruins.

Kochetkov had easily his finest start since returning from concussion Dec. 3, allowing just 2 goals on 23 shots in a 3-2 win over the Sharks Tuesday. He had allowed 3 or more goals in each of his past 4 starts since Nov. 23.

Senators at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Senators 2

Moneyline

Hurricanes (-210) will cost more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk and not enough reward at home. If you were to toss Carolina into a multi-leg cross-sport parlay, it would be perfectly acceptable to play the Canes as part of your betslip. However, AVOID as a standalone wager.

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Puck line/Against the spread

The HURRICANES -1.5 (+120) are worth a look on home ice against the Senators +1.5 (-145).

Carolina won the first matchup 4-0, but be careful not to get carried away. The Canes are just 1-6 on the puck line as a favorite in the past 7 games dating back to Nov. 27. A large chunk of that span came when Carolina was down to its third-string goaltender Spencer Martin due to injuries.

For Ottawa, as an underdog, it has failed to cover on the puck line, including the first meeting in Raleigh.

Over/Under

PASS, as I expect the total (6) to come right down on the number in this rematch in Raleigh.

The total has pushed in the past 2 games for the Senators. The Under (6.5) cashed in the first meeting in Raleigh Nov. 26, but the Hurricanes have managed a 2-2-1 mark on the total in the past 5 games. The O/U is 4-3-2 in the past 9 home games.

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Anaheim Ducks at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Anaheim Ducks at Ottawa Senators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Anaheim Ducks (10-12-4) and Ottawa Senators (12-13-2) are lined up for a Wednesday clash north of the border. Puck drop at the Canadian Tire Centre will be at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Ducks vs. Senators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Ducks lead 1-0

The Ducks claimed a 4-3 shootout victory as +140 underdogs Dec. 1 with the Over (6) cashing. Anaheim RW Troy Terry had 3 assists and scored the go-ahead goal in the second round of the shootout, while RW Frank Vatrano knocked in 2 goals.

Anaheim is continuing a 4-game road swing that opened Monday with a 3-2 shootout loss as +132 underdogs at the Montreal Canadiens with the Under (6) hitting. The Ducks outshot Montreal 29-21 but lost their third straight game (0-2-1). Anaheim is just 2-4-2 over its last 8 contests.

Ottawa is closing out a 4-game homestand. Game 3 of that stretch saw the Senators drop a 4-2 decision as -120 favorites to the New York Islanders Sunday with the O/U line (6) pushing. The Sens lost despite allowing a season-low 13 shots and scoring the first goal of the game — by C Adam Gaudette 5:37 into the contest. The Isles responded with 2 first-period goals and, after Sens C Josh Norris tied it with a power-play goal in the second, scored twice in the third — the go-ahead score with 6:14 to go and an empty-netter with 51 seconds left.

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Ducks at Senators odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated Tuesday at 8:53 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Ducks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Senators -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (-120) | Senators -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Ducks at Senators projected goalies

Lukas Dostal (6-7-3, 2.67 GAA, .921 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (7-7-2, 2.81 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO)

Dostal has just 2 wins in his last 9 starts — his last win (3-1) was Oct. 29 at the Islanders. The 24-year-old does, however, own a .916 SV% over his last 5 games and a robust .949 SV% in 7 road games. His last start was the Monday shootout loss at Montreal despite stopping 19 of 21 shots.

Ullmark last played on Saturday when he walled off 37 of 38 attempts from the Nashville Predators in a 3-1 victory. He has allowed just 2 goals over his last 2 starts and has logged a .939 SV% over his last 4. He is 4-3-1 with a 2.63 GAA and a .905 SV% in 8 home games this season.

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Ducks at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 5, Ducks 3

Moneyline

Lots of juice drowning out any value here. PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

Anaheim’s 5-on-5 expected-goal numbers put the Ducks in a fade watch. They’ve yielded just too many scoring chances overall and too many of the high-danger variety. Plus, the club has managed a mere 15.8% success rate on the power play since Nov. 18.

Ottawa is 3-1-0 over its last 4 home games. The Sens have been developing more scoring chances lately, but a relatively low shooting percentage has suppressed the team’s offensive numbers.

The Senators have scored just 2.70 goals per game over their last 10, so there is some risk in getting Ottawa over the top with some cushion here. But the risk makes the SENATORS -1.5 (+100) a play with some leverage.

Over/Under

Anaheim has averaged 2.42 goals per game (GPG), while allowing 3.00 GPG. Expected-goal analytics are bullish on the Ducks logging higher averages on both fronts.

Both clubs rank as bottom-10 in penalty killing. OVER 6 (-120) is the value side here.

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Edmonton Oilers at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Edmonton Oilers at Ottawa Senators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (9-8-2) and Ottawa Senators (8-8-1) tangle Tuesday at the Canadian Tire Centre. The opening puck drop is at 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Senators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season

The Oilers are wrapping up a 3-game road trip that included a Monday tilt at the Montreal Canadiens. Edmonton lost 3-0 and is thus far 0-1-1 on a trip that opened in Toronto.

The Senators have lost 2 straight games (0-1-1) and are 2-3-1 since Nov. 5. Ottawa has been outscored 20-13 over that stretch. The Sens have been off for 2 days after a 4-0 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday.

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Oilers at Senators odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 9:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Edmonton -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Ottawa +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Edmonton -1.5 (+185) | Ottawa +1.5 (-225)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Oilers at Senators projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (5-5-2, 3.28 GAA, .877 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (4-4-1, 2.77 GAA, .890 SV%)

Skinner last played Saturday, allowing all the goals in a 4-3 overtime loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs. He owns an .844 SV% over his last 3 games.

Ullmark will be appearing in his first game since coughing up 5 scores in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers Nov. 14. The 31-year-old Swede has struggled this month, posting an .877 SV% in 5 games.

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Oilers at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 5, Senators 3

Moneyline

PASS.

Looking for an Edmonton advantage in a somewhat looser game, and the puck line offers a better return after the Oilers taking on lots of ML bets early.

Puck line/Against the spread

Edmonton is 3-1 over its last 4 games against Ottawa. The Oilers’ last two 2-game losing streaks were snapped by wins of 4-0 (Oct. 25 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins) and 7-3 (Nov. 9 vs. Vancouver Canucks).

The Oilers outshot Montreal 30-25 Monday and have outshot their opponents in 5 straight games.

Both develop scoring chances at a higher rate than what would be expected by scoring averages of 2.63 goals per game (Edmonton) and 3.24 GPG (Ottawa). (That’s a key reason for a lean on the Over: see below.) But the Oilers are more proficient in developing more 5-on-5 looks from the slot.

TAKE EDMONTON -1.5 (+185).

Over/Under

The Over is 3-1 across the last 4 Edmonton-Ottawa games.

Both sides are solid in getting medium-quality-or-better shot attempts. The likely goaltending match-up doesn’t offer a lot of pushback.

The Sens have been shorthanded frequently of late, and the Oiler power play — clocking a mere 16.3% success rate so far — is a big area of expected growth in production looking forward.

FanDuel Sportsbook offers a better price here: TAKE THE OVER 6.5 (+100).

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Ottawa Senators at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Ottawa Senators at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ottawa Senators (4-3-0) travel to meet the Colorado Avalanche (4-4-0) at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Avalanche odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Avalanche won 2-0 in 2023-24

The Senators lost 6-4 on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights Friday as the Over (6.5) cashed. The Over and Under have alternated in each of the past 6 outings since Oct. 12.

The Avalanche dropped the first 4 games this season, cashing the Over in each of the outings, while allowing 5 or more goals in each contest. Colorado has since won 4 in a row, allowing a total of 4 goals in the previous 3 games, while the Under is 3-0-1 in the win streak.

Colorado has won 7 of the past 8 meetings since Feb. 6, 2020, while the Over has cashed in 6 in a row. In the 4-game series win streak for the Avs, Colorado has outscored Ottawa 23-12.

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Senators at Avalanche odds

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Moneyline (ML): Senators +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Avalanche -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-175) | Avalanche -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Senators at Avalanche projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (1-2-0, 3.44 GAA, .882 SV%) vs. Justus Annunen (3-1-0, 2.08 GAA, .917 SV%)

Ullmark allowed 5 goals on 27 shots in a 6-4 loss at Vegas on Friday, and he has coughed up 9 goals on 53 shots in the past 2 starts, both losses, after his 31-save debut win Oct. 10 against the Florida Panthers.

Annunen has rattled off 3 consecutive victories, including a 25-save effort in a 5-1 win on the road against the Utah Hockey Club last time out on Thursday. He has allowed just 4 goals on 79 shots in the previous 3 outings.

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Senators at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Senators 3

Moneyline

The AVALANCHE (-160) is a little on the pricey side, but Colorado appears to have caught lightning in a bottle with Annunen, and he and the team are playing very well of late.

The Senators (+135) shelled out big money to Ullmark, but the early returns have been a little uneven. He isn’t likely to turn things around against a high-octane Colorado offense.

Puck line/Against the spread

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+145) are worth a roll of the dice if you’re a little less conservative.

Colorado has won 3 of the past 4 meetings by 2 or more goals, and the Avalanche have cashed on the puck line in 6 of the past 8 meetings since Feb. 6, 2020. So, if you like the Avs to win, you should like them to cover, too.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-120) is worth a look, as the total has ended up going high in 6 consecutive meetings in this series.

The Over and Under have alternate in each of the past 6 games for the Senators, so be careful.

In addition, the Under is 3-0-1 in the past 4 games for the Avs, although the total has cashed high at a 3-0-1 clip in 4 home contests at Ball Arena.

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New Jersey Devils at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New Jersey Devils at Ottawa Senators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Jersey Devils (4-2-0) visit the Ottawa Senators (2-1-0) Thursday. Puck drop from Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Devils vs. Senators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Devils won 2-1 last season

New Jersey snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 4-2 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday as a +143 underdog. C Nico Hischier and C Jack Hughes each found the back of the net, with Hughes adding an assist in the loss.

Ottawa got back in the win column with an 8-7 OT victory over the visiting LA Kings Monday as a -104 pick ’em. RW Zack MacEwen and C Josh Norris each scored 2 goals, while 9 Ottawa players had at least 1 assist.

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Devils at Senators odds

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Moneyline (ML): Devils -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Senators +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (+180) | Senators +1.5 (-225)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Devils at Senators projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (2-2-0, 2.79 GAA, .904 SV%) vs. Anton Forsberg (0-0-0, 6.86 GAA, .667 SV%)

After a strong start to the season, allowing only 1 goal in the opener, Markstrom has allowed 3 or more goals in each of his last 4 games. He has finished with a .900 SV% or better in 3 of the 4 games.

Forsberg saw his first action of the season in Monday’s win over the Kings. He allowed 3 goals on 9 shots before being pulled. The 10th-year goalie has a career 3.11 GAA and .904 SV%.

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Devils at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 3, Devils 2

Moneyline

BET SENATORS (+105).

Ottawa is 2-0 at home this season, including a 3-1 win as a +122 underdog vs. the Florida Panthers in the Oct. 10 opener. The Senators have scored a total of 12 goals over their 3 games, while the Devils have scored 3 or fewer goals in 4 of their last 5. New Jersey has also allowed 3 or more goals in both road games this season.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Senators’ moneyline has the best value in this matchup.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-115).

New Jersey is 1-4-1 O/U and has scored 3 or fewer goals in 4 of its last 5 games. It has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 4 of 6 games this season.

Ottawa is 1-2 O/U and scored 3 or fewer goals in both Under results.

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Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers (1-0-0) and Ottawa Senators (0-0-0) meet Thursday. Puck drop from Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Panthers vs. Senators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Panthers won 4-0 last season

The Panthers opened their season with a 6-4 win against the Boston Bruins Tuesday as -161 home favorites. C Sam Bennett had 2 goals while C Sam Reinhart and C Evan Rodrigues each had a goal and assist.

Ottawa opens its season Thursday. Last season, it finished 7th in the Atlantic Division with a 37-41-4 record (78 points) and missed the playoffs. It finished 26th in the league with 281 goals allowed, something it will focus on improving to vie for a playoff berth this season.

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Panthers at Senators odds

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Moneyline (ML): Panthers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Senators +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+180) | Senators +1.5 (-225)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Panthers at Senators projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (1-0-0, 4.00 GAA, .857 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (22-10-7, 2.57 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO in 2023-24)

Bobrovsky struggled in his season debut Tuesday, allowing 4 goals on 28 shots. He is entering his 15th season and was a large part of the Panthers Stanley Cup victory last season. He should be expected to turn things around quickly to continue the Panthers’ success.

Ullmark is the expected goaltender for Ottawa for its season opener. He is entering his 10th season, including his first with the Senators.

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Panthers at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Senators 2

Moneyline

BET PANTHERS (-115).

While the Panthers seemingly struggled on defense in their opener, allowing 4 goals, their offense looked like one of the best in the league. With 6 goals, many coming in rapid succession, Florida displayed its championship-caliber team. While the road environment will present challenges, expect Florida to continue where it left off with another victory.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Even with the Panthers’ proven attack, Ullmark is more than capable of keeping this game within reach.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-115).

Between Bobrovsky and Ullmark, this matchup will be lower scoring. Dating back to last season, the Senators have been held to 3 or fewer goals in 8 of their last 10 games while allowing 2 or fewer in 4 of their last 6. With a slightly higher total than usual, the Under is the best bet.

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Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ottawa Senators (36-41-4) visit the Boston Bruins (47-19-15) to wrap up their regular seasons at TD Garden Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Senators vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Bruins lead 2-0

The Senators were routed 4-0 by the New York Rangers Monday at Madison Square Garden, cashing the Under for the 4th time in the past 5 games. The total has gone low at a 7-2-1 pace in the past 10 outings, too.

The Bruins need a win in regulation, overtime or a shootout to secure the Atlantic Division title, as the 1st tiebreaker is regulation wins, should Boston tie with the Florida Panthers in points. The Panthers host the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night in Sunrise.

Boston is coming off a 2-0 loss in Washington Monday night as the Under (5.5) cashed. The total has gone low in 7 of the past 8 outings, while the B’s have dropped 2 of the past 3.

Boston has won 4 in a row in this series, including both meetings by a combined 9-4 score. That includes a 6-2 win at TD Garden March 19 in the only meeting in Boston this season.

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Senators at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Senators +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Bruins -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-145) | Bruins -1.5 (+120)
Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Senators at Bruins projected goalies

Anton Forsberg (14-12-0, 3.30 GAA, .886 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (22-9-7, 2.59 GAA, .916 SV%, 2 SO)

Forsberg picked up a win last time out in Tampa against the Lightning, allowing just 2 goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 SOW Thursday. He has allowed 7 goals on 49 shots in 2 starts and 3 appearances in April. Forsberg hasn’t faced the Bruins this season.

Ullmark allowed 4 goals on 32 shots in a 6-4 win in Pittsburgh against the Penguins, but he has won all 3 of his starting assignments in April, going 3-0-0 with a 1.98 GAA and .935 SV% in 3 starts. He allowed 2 goals on 31 shots in a 6-2 win at home March 19 against the Sens in his only appearance against them this season.

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Senators at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Senators 2

Moneyline

The Bruins (-225) have dominated this season of late, and they’re playing for a division title. Boston will have the pedal to the metal looking to get the job done, especially in front of its rabid fans. The Senators (+180) are in a tough spot, facing a team in their barn looking to secure a division title. Ottawa didn’t offer much resistance at MSG Monday, and it isn’t likely to be much of a bother to Boston, either.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (+120) are a decent play at plus-money on the puck line, although don’t be surprised if it comes down to the end, perhaps needing an empty-net goal to get over the hump.

In 3 of the past 4 victories for the B’s, they have won by 2 or more goals. So, if you like Boston to get the job done, you should like it on the puck line, especially at home against a team well out of the playoffs.

Over/Under

Total 6 (O: -105 | U: -115) is not worth playing, as the goal total is expected to come down right on the number.

The lean would be to the Under, since we’ve seen the total go low in 7 of the past 8 games, and Boston and Ottawa were each shut out in their road games Monday night.

However, the best play is to PASS.

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Washington Capitals at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Washington Capitals at Ottawa Senators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Capitals (1-1-0) and Ottawa Senators (2-1-0) meet Wednesday at Canada Tire Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals vs. Senators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

After an ugly 4-0 loss in the opener at home Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Capitals rebounded for a 3-2 shootout win Monday against the Calgary Flames as an underdog (+112). The Under has cashed in both games for Washington so far.

The Senators kicked off the season with a 5-3 road loss at the Carolina Hurricanes, although they played pretty well until the wheels fell off in the 3rd period. They came home and rebounded with a pair of 5-2 victories against the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Capitals at Senators odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Capitals +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Senators -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-165) | Senators -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Capitals at Senators projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (1-0-0, 1.85 GAA, .950 SV%) vs. Joonas Korpisalo (1-1-0, 3.53 GAA, .894 SV%)

Kuemper missed the opener against the Penguins due to the birth of his 1st child, but the new dad kicked aside 38 of the 40 shots he faced in his season debut Monday to snuff out the Flames in the 3-2 shootout win.

Kuemper went 1-1-1 with a 2.97 GAA and .920 SV% in 3 starts against the Senators last season. The Dec. 22 win was his most recent appearance in Ottawa, as he made 23 saves in a 3-2 OT win.

Korpisalo rebounded from his uneven performance in Raleigh, allowing just 2 goals on 24 shots in a 5-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning in his 1st showing in front of the home fans on Sunday.

Korpisalo allowed 4 goals on 34 shots in a 4-3 OT loss against the Capitals on Jan. 31 as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Capitals at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 4, Capitals 2

Moneyline

The SENATORS (-165) are moderate favorites, but well worth the risk. Ottawa is playing very good hockey at home so far, including an impressive 5-2 win against the Lightning.

The Capitals (+140) are a tempting play now that Kuemper is back from a personal leave, but we haven’t seen him, or Washington, on the road yet. We know what we’re getting from the Sens at home, and it’s been pretty good.

Puck line/Against the spread

The SENATORS -1.5 (+140) are worth a roll of the dice on the puck line, but go lightly. Ottawa has outscored the opposition 10-4 in 2 home games, covering the puck line in both outings as a favorite.

However, the Capitals +1.5 (-165) looked pretty sharp last time out, grabbing the 1st NHL win as a head coach for Spencer Carbery, so be careful.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-110) is worth a look, but go lightly.

The Senators are averaging 4.3 goals per game (GPG) in 3 outings, while allowing 3.0 GPG, and the Over is 2-0-1 on the young season.

However, the reason to go low is because the Capitals have cashed the Under in each of their outings, totaling 3 goals, while allowing 6 goals. Washington’s offense just isn’t hitting on all cylinders, and that will be a problem against a Sens team playing well at home.

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Tampa Bay Lightning at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Lightning at Ottawa Senators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning (1-1-0) and the Ottawa Senators (1-1-0) meet Sunday at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lightning vs. Senators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Lightning opened with a 5-3 win at home Tuesday against the Nashville Predators, but it was on the short end of a 6-4 road loss against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Now, it faces the quick turnaround and a border crossing.

The Senators lost 5-3 on the road against the Carolina Hurricanes Wednesday, before bouncing back for a 5-2 home win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon. The Over is 2-0 for Ottawa so far, with the Senators seeing an average of 7.5 goals per game so far.

Tampa Bay has dropped 9 straight games when playing on no rest, last winning Dec. 29 against the New York Rangers. The Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 games when working on no rest.

For Ottawa, it went 6-6 in 12 games last season when playing on no rest, while going 7-5 on the puck line. The Under is 8-3 in the past 11 when playing on no rest, too.

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Lightning at Senators odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lightning -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Senators -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Lightning +1.5 (-250) | Senators -1.5 (+195)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Lightning at Senators projected goalies

Matt Tomkins (making NHL debut) vs. Joonas Korpisalo (0-1-0, 5.05 GAA, .881 SV%)

After Jonas Johansson started in Detroit on Saturday, stopping 36 of the 41 shots he faced in a loss, it will be Tomkins getting the starting nod for the visitors on Sunday. It will also be his NHL debut. The former Ohio State Buckeyes backstop went 20-12-0 with a 2.53 GAA and .911 SV% with 2 SO in 32 games for Farjestads BK Karlstad in the Swedish Hockey League.

Johansson and Tomkins are the goaltender duo, at least until Thanksgiving in late November, as Andrei Vasilevskiy recovers from back surgery.

Korpisalo made his team debut in Carolina in the regular-season opener Wednesday, and he was peppered for 42 shots, allowing 5 goals in the setback.

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Lightning at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 5, Lightning 3

Moneyline

The SENATORS (-115) are a solid value at home, especially against the rookie goalie making his debut. Coach D.J. Smith used Anton Forsberg in Saturday’s game, saving Korpisalo for the more difficult opponent. It should pay off with a victory.

The Lightning (-105) have dropped each of the past 9 games when playing on no rest, and confidence isn’t high that Tomkins will be able to help them snap that skid in his NHL debut.

Puck line/Against the spread

The SENATORS -1.5 (+195) are worth playing very lightly on the puck line for a chance to nearly double up.

Ottawa went a respectable 7-5 on the puck line last season in 12 games when playing on no rest. On the flip side, the Lightning +1.5 (-250) have not only lost 9 in a row in the 2nd end of a back-to-back set, they’re 0-9 on the puck line in those games, too.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-125) is worth a look in Sunday’s game, a back-to-back for both teams.

The Over has cashed in both games for the Senators so far, averaging 4.0 goals per game, while allowing 3.5 GPG. The Lightning has also hit the Over in both outings to date, both scoring and allowing 4.5 GPG. And if that doesn’t make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, the Over has cashed in 4 straight meetings between these teams, while going 7-2 in the previous 9 in the series.

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