Anaheim Ducks vs Ottawa Senators Matchup

Keep reading to see our Ducks vs Senators NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.

  • The Ducks face Ottawa with a record of 10-13-4.
  • Anaheim is 23rd in power play goals this season.
  • The Ducks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
  • The Senators take on the Ducks at 12-13-2.
  • In terms of giveaways, the Senators are currently 2nd in the league.
  • The Senators are coming off a 3-0 win vs. the Kraken.

Ducks vs Senators Preview

Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Ducks and Senators. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Senators being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Ducks.

Ducks vs. Senators Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Anaheim Ducks at Ottawa Senators
  • Where: Ottawa at Canadian Tire Centre
  • Date: Wednesday, December 11th
  • Betting Odds OTT -1.5, ANA +199 | OTT -239 O/U 6

Ducks Preview: Do the Ducks Stand a Chance in Ottawa?

Anaheim's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped them to 10-13-4 this season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.

After falling behind 3-0, the Ducks finally got on the board with a goal at 9:44 in the third period. They added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game, but it was too late to mount a comeback.

Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Chicago but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, with McTavish’s goal coming on a power play.

Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the year on McGinn’s goal, while Troy Terry and Ryan Strome recorded their 5th and 4th assists, respectively, on McTavish’s power-play goal. The Ducks had 16 giveaways in the game.

Anaheim's defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals of the game—two of which came in the first period and another late in the second. The Ducks also conceded a goal with just 2:17 left in the third period. Lukas Dostal finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 86.2%.

Senators Preview: Can the Senators Lock in a Home Win?

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 12-13-2. Ottawa, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.

All three goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette scoring first at 14:32 in the opening period. Brady Tkachuk added another in the second, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the third.

Ottawa’s offense netted three goals in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brady Tkachuk, who also recorded his 7th goal. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.

The Senators took 23 shots on goal and finished with 11 giveaways. Stützle picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal, while Michael Amadio earned his 2nd assist on the empty-netter.

The Senators' defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 3-0 win over the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.

Ducks vs Senators Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Anaheim has an puck line record of 5-0 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past three home matchups, Ottawa has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Ottawa has an puck line mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
  • The last ten games that Anaheim was favored, they have an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.

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