The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Pittsburgh and Ottawa Senators on Friday, with the host Penguins trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Pittsburgh Penguins in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -286 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Friday's contest. The over-under total was at 6 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.5-2.2 win for the Penguins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Ottawa Senators will try to spoil to the party on Friday; they are 28-41-11 this season, while the Penguins are 46-29-6. Ottawa is 43-37 on the totals; Pittsburgh is 47-32-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Ottawa injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Pittsburgh Penguins at No. 4 and the Ottawa Senators at No. 24 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.31 goals per game, against a Senators defense that ranks No. 30 at 3.53 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 26.38% while the Senators defense kills off 75.68% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Ottawa was a 4-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Sabres. Bettors on Ottawa at +128 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 5-4 Sportsbook on the road against the Blue Jackets. Bettors on Pittsburgh at +100 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Ottawa is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
- Ottawa is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ottawa's last 9 games
- Ottawa is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games
- Pittsburgh is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Ottawa at Boston, Saturday, April 7th
Pittsburgh home to , Wednesday, December 31st
