The Tampa Bay Lightning (3-0-0) travel to face off against the Ottawa Senators (2-2-0) on Saturday, October 19th. This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa and televised on ESPN+. The Lightning are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Senators are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Devils. Puck drop is set for 1:00 ET.
Lightning vs Senators
The Tampa Bay Lightning Are Coming Off A Win
Tampa Bay improved to 3-0-0 with a 4-3 win over the Golden Knights. The Lightning were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.
The Lightning trailed 3-2 before tying it up in the third period. Nikita Kucherov scored the game-winner with 55 seconds left, his second goal of the game.
The Ottawa Senators Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After a 3-1 loss to the Devils, the Senators now sit at 2-2-0 for the season. Ottawa was the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 4 goals fell short of that mark.
All of the Senators’ goals came in the third period, with Brady Tkachuk scoring at 18:55 to avoid a shutout. Ottawa’s defense struggled, giving up their first goal at 2:39 in the second period.
Tampa Bay Offense Breakdown
Nikita Kucherov led the way for the Lightning with two goals in their 4-3 win over the Golden Knights. He now has six goals this season, scoring for the second time in the first period and again with just 55 seconds left in the game. Brandon Hagel added his second goal of the season, while Janis Moser netted his first.
Moser also contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to two. The Lightning took 25 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. After a scoreless second period, they added two more goals in the third.
Senators Offense Breakdown
Brady Tkachuk netted his first goal of the season on a power play, as Ottawa’s offense was held scoreless until the 18:55 mark of the third period in their 3-1 loss to New Jersey. The Senators fired 31 shots on goal but came away with just one score. Jake Sanderson picked up his third assist of the season, while Claude Giroux added his first.
Ottawa struggled with 16 giveaways, and none of their 31 shots found the net until Tkachuk’s late power-play goal. The Senators were shut out in the first two periods before finally getting on the board in the third.
Tampa Bay Team Defense
Defensively, the Lightning will look to improve after giving up the first goal just 5:26 into the first period and another at 1:59 in the second. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves with an 88% save percentage, while the defense added 9 blocks and 2 takeaways.
Ottawa Team Defense
Defensively, the Senators held the Devils scoreless in the first period, but they gave up two goals in the second and another in the third. Anton Forsberg made 32 saves with a 91.4% save percentage. The defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 27 hits.
Lightning vs Senators Trends
- Tampa Bay has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- In their last ten games at home, the Senators have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Senators have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Lightning have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 2-3.
Lightning vs Senators Prediction
For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Lightning to secure a victory over the Senators on the road. With the moneyline currently set at -129, I’m locking in my bet on the Lightning straight-up.
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Senators to cover. Even in the event of a Lightning victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Senators should cover the puck line.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
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Last updated:October 19, 2024 Lightning, Senators