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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

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:55 p.m. ET.

  • 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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Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes open the 2023-24 National Hockey League regular season Wednesday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Senators vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Senators made some big splashes with new ownership, grabbing goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to guard the team’s cage. The offense was bolstered with LW Dominik Kubalik and RW Vladimir Tarasenko, while the defense added Jakob Chychrun. This Ottawa team figures to make a strong push for the playoffs, and it will be much more competitive than recent years.

The Hurricanes look to make another Stanley Cup push, and the team added scoring punch with LW Michael Bunting and LW Brendan Lemieux up front, as well as enhancing an already deep defense corps with Tony DeAngelo and Dmitry Orlov.

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Senators at Hurricanes odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:01 a.m. ET.

  • 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 (-140) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Senators at Hurricanes projected goalies

Joonas Korpisalo (18-14-4, 2.87 GAA, .915 SV%, 1 SO – 2022-23 w/Blue Jackets and Kings) vs. Frederik Andersen (21-11-1, 2.48 GAA, .903 SV% , 1 SO)

Korpisalo ended up winning 18 games last season in Columbus and Los Angeles, his 2nd-best win total in a single season in his career. He parlayed that into a lucrative deal in Canada’s capital city. Korpisalo was especially strong in a playoff push with Los Angeles, going 7-3-1 with a 2.13 GAA and .921 SV% with a shutout in 11 regular-season starts for the Kings.

Andersen leads a busy goaltender room in Raleigh, also featuring Antti Raanta and Pyotr Kochetkov. He was especially impressive at home last season, going 11-6-1 with a 2.27 GA and .908 SV%. The veteran lost his only start against the Sens last season, allowing 3 goals on 32 shots in a 3-2 loss at Ottawa on April 10.

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Senators at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 3, Senators 2

Moneyline

The Hurricanes (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, which is risky considering the fact the Senators (+170) should be much improved. In fact, Ottawa is a bit of a wild card, as it has a lot of talent amassed on the roster, it’s now a matter of how quickly it can jell together.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The SENATORS +1.5 (-140) are a decent value on the puck line. Ottawa is a strong underdog on the puck line, as this game could very well go to overtime or a shootout with 2 good goaltenders.

The Hurricanes -1.5 (+115) have traditionally had difficulty in the home opener, especially since it plays a single game, then heads out on a West Coast swing to start because of the presence of the North Carolina State Fair taking over the area, arena parking lot, etc.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-105) is also worth playing lightly. Ottawa’s offense is much improved, as Kubalik and Tarasenko should definitely improve the team’s scoring. And Carolina had a high-flying team last season, and Bunting will add more offense up front, with DeAngelo helping quarterback the power play. Still, the goaltenders should be ahead of the offenses in this opener, with scoring at a premium.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

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

The Carolina Hurricanes (50-20-9) wrap up a 3-game road trip against the Ottawa Senators (38-35-7) Monday. Puck drop from Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Senators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes enter play Monday with 109 points, 1 point clear of the 2nd-place New Jersey Devils, and 3 points clear of the 3rd-place New York Rangers. Carolina has 3 games remaining and has 1 game in hand over both the Devils and the Rangers.

Carolina has lost the first 2 games of the road trip, losing 3-0 against the Nashville Predators Thursday and 4-3 against the Buffalo Sabres Saturday. This is the 1st of back-to-back games against teams already eliminated from the playoff chase.

Ottawa was eliminated from the playoffs in the past week but still throttled the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Lightning 7-4 Saturday. The Senators snapped an 0-2-2 skid with the win.

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Hurricanes 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 8:28 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Senators +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+125) | Senators +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hurricanes at Senators projected goalies

Frederik Andersen (20-10-1, 2.41 GAA, .904 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Cam Talbot (17-14-2, 2.93 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO)

Andersen was in the crease for Thursday’s 3-0 loss in Nashville, although he was solid with 20 saves on 22 shots. He has received a total of just 8 goals of offensive support in the previous 5 outings.

Talbot backstopped the 7-4 win against the Lightning last time out, allowing 4 goals on 24 shots, and has won 5 of his past 6 starts dating back to Feb. 27. He allowed 3 goals on 29 shots in a 4-0 loss at Carolina in his only appearance against the Hurricanes this season on Feb. 24.

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Hurricanes at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Senators 3

Moneyline

The Hurricanes (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk for not enough reward.

Carolina is desperate for 2 points as it looks to keep hope alive for a Metropolitan Division championship. However, the Senators belted the high-octane Lightning last time out, and don’t appear ready to go quietly into the night.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The HURRICANES -1.5 (+125) are a better play at plus money.

Carolina topped Ottawa 3-2 in OT Tuesday and 4-0 on Feb. 24 with both games coming in Raleigh. They’re a good bet to complete the regular-season sweep of Ottawa and keep steaming toward a 2nd consecutive Metropolitan Division title.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has dominated for the Hurricanes lately, going 6-1 in the past 7 games overall and 4-1 in the past 5 road games.

However, the Over is 6-2-1 in the past 9 games overall for the Senators, while going 12-3-1 in the past 16 games at home. Look for Carolina to get well in Canada’s capital city, with a high-scoring win and 2 valuable points.

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Ottawa Senators at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Ottawa Senators (37-34-7) take on the Florida Panthers (40-31-7) in a clash with playoff implications Thursday at FLA Live Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Senators vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Despite dropping 3 games in a row, Ottawa remains alive for a Wild Card berth. It’s unlikely as the Sens are 6 points behind the Panthers and New York Islanders for a spot. The Senators are 4-3-3 over the last 10 games. One of those was a 5-2 win over the Panthers in Ottawa.

Florida has won 4 in a row and currently holds a tiebreaker over the Islanders for the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 Wild Card. The Panthers and Isles are being pushed by the Pittsburgh Penguins, who sit 1 point back. This is an important game, and it’s one Senators LW Brady Tkachuk would love to hold over his brother LW Matthew Tkachuk of the Panthers.

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Senators at Panthers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:33 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Senators +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Panthers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-120) | Panthers -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Senators at Panthers projected goalies

Cam Talbot (16-14-2, 2.89 GAA, .900 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Alex Lyon (7-3-1, 3.04 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO)

Talbot took an ugly 4-3 OT loss at the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday in his last start. He finished with 18 saves against 22 shots vs. Columbus after going 3-0-0 with a 2.98 GAA and .859 SV% in March.

The 30-year-old journeyman Lyon has won 4 starts in a row. He stopped 116 of 121 shots for a .959 SV% during the streak. This is the most extensive action Lyon has had in his career as this start will eclipse his previous high of 12 games played in his rookie season of 2017-18.

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Senators at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 5, Senators 4

Moneyline

This is a must-win for the Panthers, and it’s hard to see them dropping it on home ice. It’s just as difficult to justify taking a -250 ML on them.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

Both games between the teams this season have been decided by at least 2 goals, but I’m not confident enough in either team to distance themselves.

Instead, take a look at Florida C CARTER VERHAEGHE OVER 3.5 SHOTS ON GOAL (-145). He took 5 shots Tuesday and 8 Saturday — the Panthers’ last 2 games. He had 4 shots in the last game against Ottawa (March 27).

Over/Under

Both games between the teams this season have been like hanging out at the shooting range in one of those carts that picks up the golf balls — shots just clanking off iron right and left. Ottawa won 5-2 at home in the late March contest, while Florida claimed a 5-3 victory on its home ice in late October.

The Over is 6-2-1 in the last 9 head-to-head meetings, including a push of O/U 7 in the last meeting. I’m not a fan of backing Overs of 6.5 or more — especially this late in the season. However, with the trends being where they are, and a couple of dicey goalie situations, I’ll LEAN OVER 7 (+105).

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Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

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

The Florida Panthers (36-30-7) and Ottawa Senators (35-33-5) meet Monday at Canadian Tire Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Senators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers lost as -143 home favorites 4-3 vs. the New York Rangers Saturday. C Aleksander Barkov scored twice for the Panthers, who have lost 3 straight games.

The Senators lost as +174 underdogs 5-3 at the New Jersey Devils Saturday. Ottawa was tied 3-3 after 2 periods before allowing 2 goals in the 3rd.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. Florida won as a -180 home favorite 5-3 as the Over (6.5) cashed Oct. 29. The Panthers have won 4 straight games vs. the Senators and 7 of the last 8 meetings.

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Panthers 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 12:13 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Senators +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+170) | Senators +1.5 (-210)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +125 | U: -170)

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Panthers at Senators projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (24-19-3, 3.05 GAA, .902 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Mads Søgaard (6-5-2, 3.27 GAA, .890 SV%)

Bobrovsky is 12-5-1 in 18 career games (17 starts) vs. Ottawa with a 2.28 GAA and .915 SV% (431 saves against 471 shots). In 23 road games this season (22 starts), he’s 10-10-1 and has allowed 68 goals on 642 shots, good for a 3.24 GAA and .894 SV%.

This is Søgaard’s 1st time facing Florida. In 8 home games this season (7 starts), he’s 4-1-2 and has allowed 21 goals on 209 shots, good for a 2.92 GAA and .900 SV%.

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Panthers at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 4, Panthers 3

Moneyline

BET SENATORS (+120).

Ottawa should bounce back after a tough loss at the Devils last time out. Florida seems to be trending downward and the Senators should be able to take advantage of its recent slump. Ottawa is 14-5 in its last 19 games vs. teams with a losing record and 5-2 in its last 7 at home.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Ottawa +1.5 (-210) should hit, but there is no need to risk more than double your potential profit on the puck line when the Senators should win straight up. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

PASS.

The Over is 3-0-1 in Florida’s last 4 games and 10-1 in Ottawa’s last 11 at home. The Over has hit in 6 of the last 8 meetings between these teams and when the total was 6.5, I figured it would cash again Monday. But with the total now 7.5, I’m going to wait and see if a lower price becomes available before puck drop.

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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.

The Ottawa Senators (34-31-5) and Boston Bruins (53-11-5) meet Tuesday at TD Garden. Opening puck drop in the Atlantic Division tussle is slated for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ottawa vs. Boston odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Ottawa snapped a 5-game losing streak (0-4-1) with a 2-1 Monday win at Pittsburgh. The Senators coughed up 26 goals over those 5 games. The result was better Monday, but Ottawa did allow its most shots in a single game (49) since Dec. 27.

That Dec. 27 game — when the Sens allowed 51 shots — was against these Bruins. Boston lost that game 3-2 in a shootout and is 1-1-1 in 3 meetings with Ottawa. The Atlantic’s 1st-place team beat the Buffalo Sabres 7-0 on  Sunday. The Bruins are back on home ice after a 3-2-0 road trip.

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Ottawa at Boston odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:46 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Senators +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Bruins -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (+100) | Bruins -1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Ottawa at Boston projected goalies

Mads Sogaard (5-4-2, 3.39 GAA, .881 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (34-5-1, 1.97 GAA, .935 SV%)

Sogaard made 25 saves in a 5-4 shootout loss to the TorontoMaple Leafs on Saturday. He has allowed at least 4 goals in each of his last 6 starts.

Ullmark stopped 30 of 31 shots in his last start against the Sens on Feb. 20. He owns a .939 SV% at home and overall save percentage in even-strength situations of .943 (per leftwinglock.com).

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Senators at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Senators 1

Moneyline

PASS. The Bruins are a lean but only somewhere in the middle (-250 perhaps) and only for bankrolls large enough to absorb the cost.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Bruins are a plus-13 in goal differential over their last 3 games. Look for them to continue that roll playing against an Ottawa club on the ice for a 2nd straight night. Six of Boston’s last 7 wins at home have been by multi-goal margins. BACK THE BRUINS -1.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Too much of a question mark in the Ottawa net. PASS.

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Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

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

The Ottawa Senators (33-31-5) open a 2-game road trip against the Pittsburgh Penguins (34-25-10) Monday. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Senators vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Senators remain in the mix for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but they have slipped 7 points out of the final wild-card spot in 12th place. Ottawa has done itself no favors lately, picking up just 1 out of a possible 10 points in the past 5 games (0-4-1).

The Penguins have dropped 3 straight games, including back-to-back losses in New York against the Rangers by a combined 10-2 score.

These teams split a home-and-home set on Jan. 18-20. The Senators won 5-4 in OT on home ice on Jan. 18 and the Pens picked up a 4-1 victory at PPG Paints Arena on Jan. 20.

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Senators at Penguins odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:34 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Senators +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Penguins -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-170) | Penguins -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Senators at Penguins projected goalies

Mads Sogaard (5-4-2, 3.49 GAA, .881 SV%) vs. Tristan Jarry (20-9-6, 3.03 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO)

Sogaard allowed 4 goals on 29 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday. The Danish netminder has allowed 4 or more goals in 6 straight starts, posting an .845 SV% and a 1-4-1 record over that span.

Jarry allowed 7 goals on 51 shots in the Thursday and Saturday games with the Rangers and was yanked in the 2nd period Saturday. The 27-year-old is 1-2-1 with 17 goals on 115 shots (.852 SV%) over his last 5 appearances.

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Senators at Penguins picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 5, Senators 2

Moneyline

The PENGUINS (-170) come in slightly below my personal limit for a standalone moneyline play of -180. Neither team is playing particularly well, so there is some risk here, but the Senators are in an 0-4-1 nosedive. The Sens are just 4-23 in the past 27 trips to Pittsburgh, so obviously that’s another good reason to back the home team.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PENGUINS -1.5 (+145) is worth a look at plus money on the puck line, especially since the home team has been so dominant in this series of late.

Pittsburgh has not only won each of the past 11 home meetings with Ottawa dating back to April 13, 2014, but the last 8 of those meetings, and 9 of the last 10, have come by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (-130) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most, as you need to lay a lot of juice.

The Over is 10-2 in the past 12 games overall for the Senators and is 5-2 in their last 7 games on the road.

The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall for the Pens, but the Over is 6-2-1 in their past 9 at home and is 6-2 in the past 8 meetings in this series.

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Colorado Avalanche at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

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

The Colorado Avalanche (38-22-6) play the 3rd contest in a 4-game road trip against the Ottawa Senators (33-30-4) on Thursday at Canadian Tire Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Senators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Avalanche opened the road trip by doubling up the Montreal Canadiens 8-4 Monday and topping the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in a shootout Wednesday.

The Senators have dropped the past 3 outings by a combined score of 16-6, as goaltending and defense have been an issue. The losses come at a critical time, too, as Ottawa is just 8 points out of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with 15 regular-season games remaining.

Ottawa suffered a 7-0 defeat in the first meeting in Denver on Jan. 14, as Avs backup G Pavel Francouz stopped all 29 shots he faced, while Colorado’s LW Artturi Lehkonen, C Alex Newhook and RW Mikko Rantanen each registered 2 goals. The Sens won’t have to deal with Lehkonen, as he is sidelined at least a month with a broken finger.

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Avalanche 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 7:13 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Senators +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+165) | Senators +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Avalanche at Senators projected goalies

Justus Annunen (1-1-0, 3.58 GAA, .854 SV%) vs. Mads Sogaard (5-3-1, 3.28 GAA, .888 SV%)

With Alexandar Georgiev tasked with starting the front end of the back-to-back set in Toronto Wednesday, Annunen is expected to start Thursday. The Finnish backup, getting a chance while Francouz is down with a lower-body injury, stopped 19 of 20 shots for a win in his season debut in St. Louis on Feb. 18. He wasn’t as fortunate last time out against New Jersey on March 1, coughing up 6 goals on 28 shots.

Sogaard turned aside just 27 of the 32 shots he faced against the Edmonton Oilers last time out on Tuesday. He has allowed 4 or more goals in each of his past 4 outings, going 1-3-0 with a 4.52 GAA and .843 SV% in 4 March starts.

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Avalanche at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Senators 3

Moneyline

The AVALANCHE (-140) are actually a surprisingly low moneyline play. It might be due to the back-to-back situation, or because the Avs are likely to use a backup goaltender, but this is a Colorado team that manhandled the Senators in the first meeting by a touchdown.

Colorado is also 19-7 in its last 26 games when playing on no rest and is 6-1 in its last 7 road games.

The Sens have dropped 4 of the past 5 games, are 1-4 in their past 5 against Western Conference foes and 17-35 in the past 52 tries against winning teams.

Puck line/Against the spread

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+165) at plus money is worth playing lightly.

While it’s a difficult turnaround playing on no rest and Colorado may have to have an unproven rookie in the cage, the Sens are rolling out Sogaard and he’s been very giving.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (-130) is the best play on the board in a possible matchup of 2 unproven and shaky goaltenders.

The Avs might have some heavy legs after skating in Toronto less than 24 hours ago, leading to some defensive lapses.

The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 against Eastern Conference teams, with the Under cashing Wednesday in Toronto. The Over is also 7-2 in the past 9 against Atlantic Division teams. The Avs took care of the Over on their own against the Sens in the first meeting, too.

The Over is 5-2 in the past 7 meetings in Canada’s capital city while cashing at a 16-5 clip in the past 21 in this series.

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