Keep reading to see our Penguins 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 Penguins visit Ottawa with a record of 13-14-4.
- Pittsburgh are currently 19th in assists this season..
- The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Canadiens.
- The Senators look to improve on their 14-13-2 record.
- The Senators are are averaging 3.1 goals per contest so far.
- The Senators are coming off a 3-0 win vs. the Kraken.
Penguins vs Senators Preview
Betting on today's Penguins and Senators game? Catch the action at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, as the Senators hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Senators are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Penguins.
Penguins vs. Senators Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators
- Where: Ottawa at Canadian Tire Centre
- Date: Saturday, December 14th
- Betting Odds OTT -1.5, PIT +117 | OTT -138 O/U 6.5
Penguins Preview: Can the Penguins Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Pittsburgh moved closer to .500 with a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens, improving to 13-14-4. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.
Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, including a goal at 4:03 in the first period. Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal at 19:15 in the third to seal the victory.
Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals in their 3-1 win over Montreal. He scored his fourth goal of the season in the first period and added a fifth on a power play in the second. Blake Lizotte chipped in with an empty-netter, his second goal of the season.
Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in the first period, added another in the second, and capped their scoring with Lizotte’s empty-net goal in the third.
Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, helping the Penguins secure a 3-1 win. Pittsburgh's defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 into the 3rd period.
Senators Preview: Can The Senators Secure a Home Victory?
With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 14-13-2. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of the mark.
All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 17:46 in the third.
Ottawa’s offense found the net three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle, with Tim Stützle scoring his 6th goal on an empty net. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th of the season.
The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They scored once in each period, with Gaudette’s goal coming at 14:32 in the 1st, Tkachuk’s at 8:49 in the 2nd, and Stützle’s empty-netter at 2:14 in the 3rd.
On the defensive end, the Senators shut out the Kraken, with Anton Forsberg making 22 saves and posting a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 25 hits and 2 takeaways, helping secure a 3-0 victory.
Penguins vs Senators Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- The Penguins are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Across their ten previous home games, Ottawa has an puck line mark of 2-8. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Senators have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Penguins have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
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Penguins vs Senators Free Pick
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