Unsuccessful in the first half of their doubleheader, the Bruins headed back to Boston last night with tails firmly between legs to get set to host a Senators team they’re chasing in the standings. Little stands between the six teams jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference so a division battle like the one we’ll be treated to tonight should have a playoff-like atmosphere.
- The Bruins are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the 2nd half of a back-to-back.
- The visiting team is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games in this matchup.
- The Bruins are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home.
With eight of their final 10 games on home ice, the Bruins are primed to make a run at the Atlantic title and it’s games like the one tonight that will go a long way in deciding who eventually raises the banner. The Bruins have been one of the best teams in the NHL this month, outshooting their opponents by seven shots per game in their nine contests so far in March.
The Senators, however, have taken eight of the last 10 against the Bruins, including four straight wins dating back to January 2016. These teams will play twice more this season – both times in Boston – and the Bruins will be motivated to even the season series.
Ottawa has lost four straight heading into this one, including three division matchups. Another few losses to Atlantic Division competition could bring an end to the Sens’ narrowing hopes at winning it and another L tonight would make their losing streak the longest of the 2016-17 season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Boston Bruins were listed earlier today as -170 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.8-1.8 result in favor of the Bruins today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Ottawa Senators will try to spoil to the party on Tuesday; they are 39-24-8 this season, while the Bruins are 38-28-6. Ottawa is 28-40-3 on the totals; Boston is 35-29-8. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Ottawa injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Boston Bruins rated this week at No. 1 and the Ottawa Senators sitting at No. 11.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Boston's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 2.88 goals per game, against a Senators defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.61 goals allowed. The Bruins power play is averaging 20.64% while the Senators defense kills off 82.35% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Ottawa was a 4-1 loser on the road against the Canadiens. Bettors on Montreal at -158 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 4-2 loser as they battled the Maple Leafs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at +113 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
- Ottawa is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
- Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Ottawa is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
- Ottawa is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
- Boston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
- Boston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games
- Boston is 6-17 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Ottawa home to Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 23rd
Boston home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, March 23rd
