The Montreal Canadiens look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Senators arrive at Bell Centre on Friday.

Supporters of the Senators have seen them go 37-27-10 so far this season, while the Canadiens are at 28-33-13. In totals betting, the Canadiens are 29-36-9, while the Senators are 36-36-2.



View Ottawa vs Montreal Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings:
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Canadiens rated this week at No. 15 and the Senators sitting at No. 13.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Montreal's No. 21-ranked offense (2.6 goals per game) against a Senators defense that ranks No. 24 at 2.9 goals per game allowed. The Canadiens Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.7% rate while the Senators have a 81.7% rate on the penalty kill.

The Senators were a 1-0 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Devils. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New Jersey at +105 on the moneyline, while the total score (1) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Montreal lost its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Sabres on March 21. Bettors who backed the Sabres at -173 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.


Ottawa Senators Trends:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing New Jersey are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

Montreal Canadiens Trends:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Buffalo are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

A few Senators at Canadiens trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Ottawa is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing at home against Ottawa


Next up:
Ottawa home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 24
Montreal at Philadelphia, Saturday, March 24