NHL betting odds interest swings to the Boston Bruins at Ottawa battle on Saturday at Canadian Tire Centre as the Senators try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Boston Bruins in this one, they Bruins listed earlier today as favorites of -140 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4-1.4 win for the Bruins on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Ottawa Senators currently sport a record of 12-16-8. The Boston Bruins are 20-10-6. Betting totals have seen the Senators post a 19-17 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Bruins have gone 17-19 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ottawa vs Boston injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 30 (Ottawa Senators) and the No. 5 (Boston Bruins) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Ottawa's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 2.72 goals per game, against a Bruins defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.61 goals allowed. The Senators power play is averaging 16.8% while the Bruins defense kills off 83.93% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Boston was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Capitals. Bettors on Washington at -124 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Ottawa won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Blue Jackets on December 29. Bettors who backed the Senators at +116 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- Ottawa is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games
- Ottawa is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at New York, Tuesday, January 2nd
Ottawa at Detroit, Wednesday, January 3rd
