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Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Lightning odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Ottawa Senators (29-21-4) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (28-20-4) Thursday. Puck drop from Amalie Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Lightning odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Ottawa snapped a 5-game winning streak Tuesday with a 4-3 loss at the Lightning as a +153 underdog. The Senators were outshot 38-28.

Tampa Bay got back in the win column with Tuesday’s win over Ottawa as a -170 favorite. The Lightning scored 2 goals in each of the final 2 periods.

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Senators at Lightning odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:32 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Senators +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Lightning -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-190) | Lightning -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Senators at Lightning projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (12-8-2, 2.41 GAA, .915 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy (22-15-3, 2.30 GAA, .918 SV%, 3 SO)

Ullmark has been one of the top goalies in the NHL this season. His GAA and SV% are both seventh-best in the league. He has won 7 of his last 9 games while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 8 of his last 9. He has 2 shutouts in his last 6 games.

Vasilevskiy is statistically comparable to Ullmark, with his GAA and SV% each being slightly better. He is 4-5 over his last 9 starts and has won 2 of his last 3. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his last 7 games, including 1 or fewer in 3 of his last 6.

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Senators at Lightning picks and predictions

Prediction

Lightning 5, Senators 4

Moneyline

BET LIGHTNING (-160).

Tampa Bay plays its best hockey on its home ice with a 17-7-2 record, while Ottawa is just 13-14-2 on the road. Ottawa has lost 3 of its last 4 games on the road and been outscored 11-3 over its last 3 defeats.

The Lightning hold the advantage Thursday.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on Tampa Bay’s moneyline.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-120).

The Senators have hit the Over in 4 consecutive games and scored 3 or more goals in 5 straight.

The Lightning have allowed 3 or more goals in 7 of their last 10 games. They are 2-3-1 O/U in their last 6 at home.

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Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Lightning odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Ottawa Senators (29-20-4) and Tampa Bay Lightning (27-20-4) get together Tuesday in Tampa. The opening faceoff at Amalie Arena will be at 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Lightning odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Senators lead 1-0

The Senators won 5-2 at the Nashville Predators Monday. Ottawa has scored 16 goals over its last 3 games and has won 5 in a row overall.

The Lightning last played Saturday when they dropped a 3-2 overtime game against the New York Islanders. Tampa Bay is just 2-4-1 over its last 7 games.

Tuesday’s contest marks the first of 2 in a row for the Sens and Bolts: The clubs will meet on the same sheet of ice Thursday.

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Senators at Lightning odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Senators +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Lightning -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-175) | Lightning -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Senators at Lightning projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (12-7-2, 2.38 GAA, .915 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy (21-15-3, 2.30 GAA, .918 SV%, 3 SO)

Ullmark was activated from the long-term injured reserve (back) Sunday. A start Tuesday would mark his first since Dec. 22.

Vasilevskiy made 33 saves in Saturday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders. He owns a .958 SV% across his last 3 starts.

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Senators at Lightning picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 4, Lightning 3

Moneyline

Ottawa has played Tampa Bay tough in recent years. The two teams got together once earlier this season, and the Senators took that game 5-4 in a contest they led 2-0 early and never trailed. The Sens have beaten the Bolts in 3 straight and 6 of the last 7.

The Senators are 4-2-0 over their last half-dozen road games, and they are overall undervalued when it comes to season-long expected goals vs. actual in 5-on-5 play.

In this matchup, the Sens — who are 6-3-1 on zero day’s rest — have the hotter power play. Tampa Bay does have better recent-game analytics compared to game results. The Lightning may be an underlay in the intermediate future, but OTTAWA (+145) is the leverage side of this game.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS: No interest here.

Over/Under

The Over cashed back in October and is 6-2-1 in the last 9 Sens-Bolts meetings.

Ottawa is on a scoring binge, and both sides have top-10 power-play units. Recent-game 5-on-5 analytics are bullish on both clubs scoring more such goals.

TAKE THE OVER 5.5 (-120).

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Ottawa Senators at Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Ottawa Senators at Nashville Predators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Monday’s lone game on the NHL schedule finds the Ottawa Senators (28-20-4) visiting the Nashville Predators (18-26-7). The opening puck drop at Bridgestone Arena will be at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Predators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Senators lead 1-0

Ottawa closed out an undefeated 4-game homestand (4-0-0) by bludgeoning the Minnesota Wild 6-0 Saturday. The Senators, who outshot Minnesota 52-16, have tallied 11 goals over their last 2 games.

Nashville is on a streak of a different kind. On Saturday, the Predators were shut out 3-0 at the Pittsburgh Penguins, and they have lost 4 in a row. That streak includes one home game, but Nashville has otherwise played well at home over recent weeks. Since Dec. 21, the Preds have gone 6-2-0 on home ice.

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Senators at Predators odds

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Moneyline: Senators -102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Predators -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-235) | Predators -1.5 (+190)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Senators at Predators projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (12-7-2, 2.38 GAA, .915 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Juuse Saros (11-21-6, 2.84 GAA, .902 SV%, 4 SO)

Ullmark was activated from the long-term injured reserve (back) Sunday. A start Monday would mark his first since Dec. 22. The veteran netminder owns a career .919 SV% on the road and a .928 SV% against Nashville.

Saros stopped 33 of 35 pucks in Saturday’s game against the Pens. That performance stood in stark contrast to a shaky January that saw the 29-year-old clock a lowly .865 SV%. Saros owns a .922 SV% across 11 career games against the Sens.

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Senators at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 4, Senators 3

Moneyline

Nashville has played well of late at home, and Ottawa — which despite its last 2 games has had some scoring droughts over recent weeks — figures to be a bit over-bet in this road tilt.

The last 10 games have seen the Predators up their positive spread of high-danger chances in 5-on-5 play, and they have found more scoring consistency than the Sens over recent weeks.

FanDuel Sportsbook offers a better leverage line here. TAKE NASHVILLE (-118).

Puck line/Against the spread

No interest: PASS.

Over/Under

The Under is 7-1 across the last 8 meetings between the Sens and Preds, but a zag is called for in this one.

Ottawa (2.83 goals per game) and Nashville (2.61 GPG) both rank as bottom-third offensive clubs, but both have 5-on-5 expected-goal and puck-possession analytics that indicate much better “should-be” numbers. For starters, the Sens and Preds rank 31st and 32nd in the league in 5-on-5 shot percentage (hockey-reference.com).

Both clubs are decent on the power play overall. Ottawa is 5-for-its-last-13 in that regard, and Nashville is operating at a 28.9% clip since Jan. 4. Both sides have spent plenty of time in the sin bin over recent games.

The OVER 5.5 (-112) — again on FanDuel Sportsbook — is the strongest play in this match-up.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (30-17-2) and the Ottawa Senators (24-20-4) square off Saturday at Canadian Tire Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Senators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Senators lead 1-0; Ottawa won 3-0 in Toronto as short ‘dogs (+110) as the Under (6) cashed Nov. 12

The Maple Leafs were spanked 5-1 last time out against the Columbus Blue Jackets Wednesday, halting a 3-game win streak. Goaltending and defense has been a problem lately, allowing 3 or more goals in each of the past 7 outings. The Leafs are allowing 3.9 goals per game (GPG) in the past 7 games, and the Over has cashed in 4 straight.

The Senators head into Saturday’s game scoreless in the past 2 outings. The Sens have been blanked in 3 of the past 5 games and 5 times in the previous 11 outings since Jan. 3. The Under has connected in 3 in a row, and 18-2-4 pace in the past 24 contests since Dec. 5.

In the past 10 meetings since April 16, 2022, these teams have split 5-5, with 4 of those games decided by a single goal. The road team has picked up victory in 9 of the past 10 in this series with the Over going 5-3 in the previous 8 meetings.

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Maple Leafs at Senators odds

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Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Senators -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs -1.5 (+210) | Senators +1.5 (-285)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Maple Leafs at Senators projected goalies

Joseph Woll (17-8-0, 2.69 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Leevi Merilainen (6-3-1, 2.32 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO)

Woll has picked wins in 3 consecutive starts despite allowing 3 or more goals in 5 straight outings. It’s because the offense in the 3-game win streak has provided 5.3 goals per game (GPG) of support. He is 6-2-0 with a 3.13 GAA and .896 SV% in 8 starts in January.

Woll hasn’t faced the Senators this season, but he was 0-1-0 with a 4.35 GAA and .871 SV% in 2 starts in 2023-24.

The rookie Merilainen has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 8 of his past 10 starts, while going an impressive 4-2-1 with a 2.17 GAA and .920 SV% in 2 SO in 7 outings in January.

This will be his first career start against the Maple Leafs.

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Maple Leafs at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

The SENATORS (-105) are worth a look as short ‘dogs at home. While Ottawa has struggled to put points on the board lately, the offense should be able to roll up some goals against the Maple Leafs (-115) and Woll.

Ottawa has won 3 in a row in this series. The Leafs are also without top-line winger Matthew Knies (upper body).

Puck line/Against the spread

The Senators +1.5 (-285) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return if you need some insurance and you cannot bring yourself to play Ottawa straight up on the road.

AVOID, and stick to the moneyline instead.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-115) is a strong play based on Woll’s struggle to protect his net, while the Leafs have rolled up some serious offense in his outings lately.

The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings in the series, while going 5-3 in the past 8 battles for Ontario.

The Leafs have cashed high in 3 of the past 4 games, averaging 4.3 GPG, while allowing 3 or more goals in 7 in a row.

Don’t get carried away, though, as the Senators have cashed the Under on a frequent basis lately, going 10-1 in the past 11 games. Tread lightly.

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Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Ottawa Senators (24-19-4) visit the Boston Bruins (23-20-6) Thursday. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Senators lead 2-0

The Senators snapped a 2-game win streak Tuesday with a 5-0 loss at the New York Rangers, failing to cover as +110 underdogs with the Under (5.5) cashing. It marks the fourth time in the last 10 games that Ottawa has been shut out.

Boston has dropped 2 of its last 3 after falling 5-1 at New Jersey Wednesday. The Bruins, who were outshot 35-23, were +190 underdogs as the Over (5.5) hit midway in the third period. C Morgan Geekie scored the first goal of the game — in the opening frame — but New Jersey scored 4 times in the second and once in the third to run away with it.

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Senators at Bruins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Senators -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Bruins +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators -1.5 (+154) | Bruins +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Senators at Bruins projected goalies

Leevi Merilainen (6-3-1, 2.32 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jeremy Swayman (15-16-4, 3.00 GAA, .896 SV%, 2 SO)

Merilainen has been in net 6 of the Senators’ last 7 games with usual starter Linus Ulmark dealing with a back injury. Merilainen is 4-2 with a 2.17 GAA and a .920 SV% (160 saves against 174 shots) in that span. The Finn rookie will be looking to rebound from Tuesday’s 5-0 loss at MSG. He did allow 5 goals to the Bruins against 28 shots Saturday but managed to stop all 3 shootout attempts in a Senators 6-5 victory — Ottawa was a -136 home favorite and the Over (5.5) hit early in the second period.

There is a question on who will start in goal for the Bruins. Starter Jeremy Swayman was pulled after the second period in Wednesday’s loss after allowing 4 goals — 2 on power plays — on 28 shots. “He was dealing with something minor, so we thought it be best the way the game was going was to get him out (of) there after the second period,” coach Joe Sacco said postgame. If the Anchorage native doesn’t start, look for backup Joonas Korpisalo (8-4-2, 2.88 GAA, .891 SV%, 2 SO) to tend the pipes.

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Senators at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

BET SENATORS (-160).

Ottawa has won 5 of its last 7 games, while holding opponents to 2 or fewer goals in 6 of those contests. The Senators have also won 3 of their last 4 on the road and faces a Bruins team that is playing the second game of a back-to-back. The Bruins have lost 8 of their last 11 games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline has the best value in this matchup.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 5.5 (-110).

Boston has scored 1 or fewer goals in 4 of its last 10 games, while allowing 3 or fewer in 3 of its last 5 overall.

Ottawa has hit the Under in 9 of its last 10 games including back-to-back road games. The Under is 11-1-2 in the Senators’ last 14 games. They have scored 3 or fewer goals in 8 of their last 10, while allowing 3 or fewer in 6 of their last 9.

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Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ottawa Senators (24-18-4) take on the New York Rangers (22-20-4) Tuesday. Puck drop from Madison Square Garden is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Rangers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Rangers lead 1-0

The Sens come to MSG after defeating the New Jersey Devils next door 2-1 Sunday. G Anton Forsberg was great, stopping 25 of 26 shots helping the Under (5.5) cash and Ottawa win as a +164 road underdog. LW Brady Tkachuk has gone through a rigid cold spell without a point in 7 straight games, however, the Senators still managed to win 5 of those.

The Rangers fell 5-4 in overtime as -113 favorites at the Montreal Canadiens Sunday with the Over (6.5) hitting. LW Chris Kreider nailed his 15th goal of the season, and LW Artemi Panarin had an assist in the game, but his season is nowhere near the banner year he had last season with 120 points. Panarin is still a point-per-game player, though, with 48 points in 44 games.

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Senators at Rangers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Senators +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rangers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-250) | Rangers -1.5 (+200)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Senators at Rangers projected goalies

Leevi Merilainen (6-2-1, 2.20 GAA, .917 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (15-15-2, 2.87 GAA, .910 SV%, 2 SO)

The 22-year-old Senators rookie has had high points and low points thus far. His latest outing, a 6-5 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins Saturday, qualifies as his low point with 5 goals allowed on 28 shots. Before that, though, he allowed 1 goal on 50 shots in his previous 2 outings against the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders. This is his first matchup against the Rangers

Shesterkin shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday, stopping all 27 shots. His season has been spotty after signing an 8-year, $92 million extension. The .910 SV% is his worst of his career, but there has been a lot of moving parts in front of him. He was great in a 2-1 win over Ottawa Nov. 1, stopping 40 of 41.

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Senators at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Senators 3

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-125) are at a great price at home against a rookie goalie. The Rangers have won 3 straight head-to-head meetings, and the Sens have scored 2 or fewer goals in 3 of their last 4 overall. They’ve also been shut out 3 times in 10 games.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers won the first meeting in their house 2-1. That gives me pause even though the previous 4 meetings were multi-goal finishes.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Over is 5-5 in the Rangers’ last 10 games. It is just 1-8-1 in the Sens’ last 10. If this were a flat 6 or 6.5 I’d be interested in the Under, but the unknown with a rookie goalie along with Shesterkin’s up-and-down year makes me LEAN OVER 5.5 (-120).

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Dallas Stars at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Dallas Stars (27-13-1) make the fourth stop on a 5-game road trip Sunday against the Ottawa Senators (20-18-3) at Canadian Tire Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Stars vs. Senators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Stars lead 1-0; Dallas won 4-2 at home Jan. 2 as a heavy favorite (-194) as the total (6) pushed at most shops

The home team has won 5 straight meetings in this series since Oct. 24, 2022, while the edge goes to the underdog in 5 of the past 8 meetings since 2020. The Over has cashed at a 2-1-1 clip in the past 4 meetings.

Dallas picked up a 2-1 win in a shootout Saturday, posting a seventh straight victory, while going 8-0-1 across the past 9 outings since Dec. 23. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games, and 9-2-3 in the past 14 outings.

Ottawa blanked Pittsburgh 5-0 behind Leevi Merilainen on Saturday, halting an 0-3-1 skid. The Sens are still just 2-5-1 in the past 8 games, while cashing the Under in 4 in a row. The Senators have hit the Under at a 12-1-4 pace in the past 17 outings, too.

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Stars at Senators odds

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Moneyline (ML): Stars -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Senators +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+195) | Senators +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Stars at Senators projected goalies

Casey DeSmith (6-4-0, 2.24 GAA, .916% SV, 1 SO) vs. Anton Forsberg (4-8-1, 3.03 GAA, .901 SV%, 1 SO)

DeSmith is expected to get the starting nod after Jake Oettinger made the start in Saturday’s win in Montreal. DeSmith allowed just a single goal on 28 shots in a 4-1 win in Philadelphia Thursday, and he has picked up victories in each of his past 3 starts.

Forsberg is expected to be tabbed for Sunday’s outing after Merlilainen blanked the Pens Saturday on the road. Forsberg did not get any offensive support in his most recent start, a 4-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. The offense has provided just 2 goals in his past 3 starts.

Stars at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Senators 2

Moneyline

The STARS (-135) are worth a look as moderate favorites on the road, even with DeSmith in between the pipes.

The Senators (+115) have struggled to score goals, especially when Forsberg is in between the pipes for some reason. Ottawa is just 2-5-1 in the past 8 outings.

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Puck line/Against the spread

The Senators +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward if you require insurance, and you can’t bring yourself to take Ottawa straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-115) is worth a look, even in a battle of DeSmith vs. Forsberg, with both teams playing on no rest.

The Under is on fire for the Senators, going 4-0 in the past 4 games, and 12-1-4 in the past 17 outings. The total has cashed low in 3 straight starts for Forsberg, too.

For the Stars, the total has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games, while going 6-1-3 in the past 10 outings, and 13-3-3 in the previous 19 contests.

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Ottawa Senators at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Ottawa Senators at St. Louis Blues odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ottawa Senators (19-16-2) take on the St. Louis Blues (18-17-4) Friday. Puck drop from Enterprise Center is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Blues odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Senators lead 1-0

The Sens have lost 3 of 4 after a 4-2 loss at the Dallas Stars Thursday. LW Brady Tkachuk scored his 17th goal in that one, and he’s on a 3-game point streak. They’re 7-3-0 over the last 10 games. This will be the team’s eighth consecutive road game!

The Blues are coming off a spirited 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field Tuesday. RW Jordan Kyrou drilled his 16th goal of the season. C Dylan Holloway scored his 14th, and LD Cam Fowler scored 2 goals in his 1,000th career game.

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Senators at Blues odds

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Moneyline (ML): Senators -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Blues -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-275) | Blues -1.5 (+220)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Senators at Blues projected goalies

Anton Forsberg (4-6-0, 2.95 GAA, .889 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Joel Hofer (8-3-1, 2.75 GAA, .905 SV%, 1 SO)

Forsberg will get this game as Linus Ullmark took Thursday’s game. He hasn’t started since a 4-2 loss against the New York Islanders Dec. 8. He stopped 9 of 12 shots. He faced St. Louis last season in a 5-2 loss and allowed 4 goals on 26 shots.

Hofer is technically a backup, but he’s more of a 1B and was phenomenal in December. He was 4-0-1 with a 2.18 GAA and .914 SV%. His last game was a 7-4 win against the Nashville Predators Dec. 27, stopping 26 of 30.

Senators at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Blues 4, Senators 2

Moneyline

The Sens are on a back-to-back, with their backup goalie in tow, in their eighth consecutive road game on a skid of 3 losses in 4 games. They also pounded the Blues 8-1 in October before the Blues changed coaches. They’ll be looking to exact some revenge. The Blues are 9-5-3 since Jim Montgomery took over.

Take the BLUES -115.

Puck line/Against the spread

Let’s go with DYLAN HOLLOWAY OVER 2.5 SHOTS (+105). He has 3+ shots in 5 straight games.

Over/Under

The Blues have cashed 3 straight Overs, but the Sens are 0-2-2 in the last 4. But this Over would have cashed in 4 consecutive meetings. And I’m taking the even money for it to happen again.

Take the OVER 5.5 (+100).

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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

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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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