NHL Betting Line Favors the Ottawa Senators over the Calgary Flames Thursday

NHL betting odds interest swings to the Calgary Flames at Ottawa battle on Thursday at Canadian Tire Centre as the Senators try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Ottawa Senators were listed earlier today as -155 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.8-0.7 win for the Senators on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Calgary Flames vs Ottawa Senators Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Senators sit at 26-15-5 on the season; in comparison, the Calgary Flames are currently 24-24-3. Looking to wager on the totals? Ottawa is 19-25-2 OU, and Calgary is 21-24-6 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ottawa vs Calgary injuries news.

This game puts the Ottawa Senators, most recently No. 9 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Calgary Flames, who rate a No. 6 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Ottawa's No. 17-ranked offense, averaging 2.72 goals per game, against a Flames defense that ranks No. 19 at 2.88 goals allowed. The Senators power play is averaging 17.69% while the Flames defense kills off 80.53% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Flames were a 5-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Canadiens. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Montreal at -170 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.

Ottawa won its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Capitals on January 24. Bettors who backed the Senators at +116 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

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