Slumping Senators hope to break losing streak vs Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens welcome the Ottawa Senators to the Bell Centre tonight and will look to pile on the Sens’ misery. Ottawa has been in a tailspin of late, going 2-7 SU in its last nine games and losing six straight. The Senators opened as +115 road dogs to get the victory in Montreal.

SHARK BITES
  • The Senators are 0-4 SU in their last four games against the Canadiens.
  • The total has gone UNDER in nine of the Canadiens’ last 11 games.
  • The Senators are 1-4 SU and ATS in their last five games against teams with losing records.

The Senators haven’t been the same since their trip to Sweden. After the two-game series with Colorado, Ottawa has yet to get a win back in North America and it’s mainly due to lack of scoring. During their six-game losing streak, the Sens have been outscored 21-8 and rank dead last in scoring in the NHL during that stretch. Expecting Ottawa to snap out of it tonight could be a tough proposition for bettors as they’re also 0-7 ATS during that time frame.

The Habs have their MVP back. Goaltender Carey Price has played two games in his return from injuries and it’s no coincidence the Canadiens won both of those games and allowed only one goal. Montreal is a team that can beat anyone if Price is between the pipes and if he can stay healthy, the Canadiens can make a run back into playoff contention.

The total opened at 5.5 goals in this matchup and bettors should consider the UNDER. As I mentioned, Ottawa is having serious difficulty scoring goals and the UNDER has hit in four of its last six games. When you factor in the UNDER has hit in Montreal’s last four games, it’s looking to be a defensive-minded battle at the Bell Centre.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

NHL hockey oddsmakers at Sportsbook had the Montreal Canadiens as -130 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those OVER/UNDER betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.

A 3.6-1.8 result in favor of the Canadiens is the prediction by the OddsShark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Ottawa Senators will look to vanquish their hosts on Wednesday, as they are 8-8-6 this season, while the Canadiens are 10-12-3. Ottawa is 13-9 against the total, while Montreal is 11-12-2 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Montreal vs Ottawa injuries news.

The OddsShark NHL Power Rankings have the Canadiens at No. 20 and the Senators at No. 21 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Montreal Canadiens' No. 30-ranked offense (2.4 goals per game) against a Ottawa Senators defense that ranks No. 27 at 3.36 goals per game allowed. The Canadiens power play has clicked at a 16.09% rate while the Senators have a 78.69% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, Ottawa was a 2-1 loser at home against the Islanders. Bettors on New York at +102 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for Montreal, they were a 3-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Blue Jackets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Canadiens at +106 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Betting Trends
  • Ottawa is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Ottawa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games
  • Ottawa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Montreal is 7-18 ATS in its last 25 games
  • Montreal is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Montreal's last 11 games
  • Montreal is 3-14 ATS in its last 17 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Ottawa at New York, Friday, December 1
Montreal at Detroit, Thursday, November 30

The Senators are 0-4 SU in their last four games against the Canadiens. The total has gone UNDER in nine of the Canadiens’ last 11 games.home The Senators are 1-4 SU and ATS in their last five games against teams with losing records.away
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