| 24-21-10 | February 03, 2014, 07:00 PM | Consol Energy Centre | 38-15-2 |
NHL wagering interest swings to the Pittsburgh vs Ottawa battle on Monday at Consol Energy Centre as the Penguins try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.
Supporters of the Senators have seen them go 24-21-10 so far this season, while the Penguins are at 38-15-2. In totals betting, the Penguins are 25-25-5, while the Senators are 32-22-1.
View Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds and Stats.
The visitors opened as 190 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under wagers, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here, it's the No. 11-ranked Penguins and the No. 17-rated Senators in this matchup.
The Senators were a 6-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Maple Leafs. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Toronto at -112 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Coyotes on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Coyotes at +118 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Pittsburgh's No. 4-ranked offense (3.2 goals per game) against a Senators defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.2 goals per game allowed. The Penguins Sportsbook has clicked at a 24.72% rate while the Senators have a 79.9% rate on the penalty kill.
Next up:
Ottawa at St. Louis, Tuesday, February 4th
Pittsburgh at Buffalo, Wednesday, February 5th
