A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Ottawa duelling Montreal on Wednesday at Bell Centre.

The Senators will look to vanquish their hosts on Wednesday, as they are 36-25-9 this season, while the Canadiens are 27-32-11. Ottawa is 36-32-2 against the total, while Montreal is 29-33-8 versus the number.



View Ottawa vs Montreal Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook NHL line for this matchup, Montreal sat as +110 underdogs. The total was set at 5.5.

Power Rankings:
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 10-rated Senators taking on the No. 15-rated Canadiens in this contest.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Montreal's No. 16-ranked offense, averaging 2.6 goals per game, against a Senators defense that ranks No. 23 at 2.9 goals allowed. The Canadiens power play is averaging 15.3% while the Senators defense kills off 81.9% of their penalties.

Last time out for Ottawa, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Sabres at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Sabres at +130 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

In their last action, Montreal was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Sabres. Bettors on Buffalo at -163 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.


Ottawa Senators Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Buffalo are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

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

A few Senators at Canadiens trends to consider:
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games on the road
Ottawa is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Ottawa's last 11 games
Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Ottawa
Montreal is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Montreal is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Montreal is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home


Next up:
Ottawa home to Montreal, Friday, March 16