The Ottawa Senators look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Montreal Canadiens arrive at TD Place Arena on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Montreal Canadiens in this one, they Canadiens listed earlier today as underdogs of 109 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.6-1.1 victory for the Canadiens. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Senators sit at 10-13-7 on the season; in comparison, the Montreal Canadiens are currently 14-14-4. Looking to wager on the totals? Ottawa is 15-15 OU, and Montreal is 15-15-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ottawa vs Montreal injuries news.
The Canadiens - Senators odds would favor the Canadiens if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Ottawa is rated No. 31 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Montreal is at No. 9.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Ottawa Senators No. 25-ranked offense (2.73 goals per game) against a Montreal Canadiens defense that ranks No. 21 at 3.12 goals per game allowed. The Senators Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.22% rate while the Canadiens have a 78.3% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Canadiens were a 2-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Devils. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Montreal at -179 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.
The Senators were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Rangers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Ottawa at +108 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
- Montreal is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Montreal is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Montreal's last 18 games
- Ottawa is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
- Ottawa is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games
- Ottawa is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Vancouver, Tuesday, December 19th
Ottawa home to Minnesota, Tuesday, December 19th
