Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators Betting Picks & Predictions
In tonight's NHL matchup, the Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Ottawa Senators, both teams hoping to turn around their disappointing seasons. The Penguins have a 15-13-3
Game outlook
In tonight's NHL matchup, the Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Ottawa Senators, both teams hoping to turn around their disappointing seasons. The Penguins have a 15-13-3 record and are second-worst in the Metropolitan Division with 5 wins in their last 10 games. The Senators have an 8-4 record, with the worst record in the Atlantic Division and an unfortunate losing streak of six games. Both teams are looking to get back on track and the upcoming game is sure to be an exciting one. Ottawa is the betting favorite opening at -107 and the line hasn't moved. For the best NHL Picks to help you with your betting this season, visit us online.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Penguins -107 | Senators -107
Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-254) | Senators -1.5 (+205)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 52%.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are having an inconsistent season. Despite having strong offensive performances with Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin scoring 44 goals and 51 assists, the remaining active players have not been able to produce comparable results. As a result, opponents are able to limit their top-heavy offense. The defense is keeping the team competitive, allowing an average of 2.71 goals per game. Marcus Pettersson and Erik Karlsson have had 4.9 defensive point shares with 86 blocked shots while Kris Letang and Ryan Graves have added 3.9 defensive point shares. Goaltender Tristan Jarry has made an impressive performance with a .913 save percentage and a 2.61 goals-against average. With a 15-13-3 season record, the Penguins rank 26th in offense, 9th in defense, and 30th in power ranking.