The Ottawa Senators will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Tampa Bay Lightning invade Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning before puck drop in this match found them as -191 moneyline favorites at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.9-0.7 victory for the Lightning. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Senators sit at 13-17-9 on the season; in comparison, the Tampa Bay Lightning are currently 29-8-3. Looking to wager on the totals? Ottawa is 20-19 OU, and Tampa Bay is 22-18 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ottawa vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Ottawa Senators at No. 31 and the Tampa Bay Lightning at No. 2 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Ottawa's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.69 goals per game, against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.38 goals allowed. The Senators power play is averaging 16.92% while the Lightning defense kills off 79.7% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tampa Bay was a 2-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Canadiens. They lost as -170 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
The Senators were a 6-5 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Sharks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Ottawa at -101 on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay at Detroit, Sunday, January 7th
Ottawa home to Chicago, Tuesday, January 9th