The Boston Bruins (22-19-5) travel to face off against the Ottawa Senators (22-19-4) on Saturday, January 18th. This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 3:00 ET.

Bruins vs Senators

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins improved to 22-19-5. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals went well under, with just 2 goals scored in the game.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37, followed by Charlie Coyle’s goal at the 10:03 mark. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, allowing 23 shots on goal.

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

The Senators improved to 22-19-4 with a 3-0 win over the Kraken. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals fell well short, with the teams combining for just 3.

Three different players scored for the Senators, with Adam Gaudette’s goal at 14:32 in the first period opening the scoring. Anton Forsberg stopped all 22 shots he faced, securing the shutout for Ottawa.

Boston Offense Breakdown

Boston’s offense found the net twice in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, which came on a power play.

The Bruins took 33 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. Both of their goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Coyle following at 10:03.

Senators Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense netted three goals in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Tim Stützle scored his 6th goal of the season, finding the net on an empty net with 2:14 left in the third period. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette also scored his 7th, opening the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.

The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They finished with 5 assists, including Tim Stützle’s 10th of the season on Tkachuk’s second-period goal.

Boston Team Defense

Boston’s defense was rock solid, shutting out the Kraken and securing a 2-0 victory. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a perfect 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits.

Ottawa Team Defense

On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build on their previous performance, where they gave up 0 goals and 22 shots on goal to the Kraken. Goalie Anton Forsberg recorded 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the defense added 14 blocks, 25 hits, and 2 takeaways. The Senators also finished with 8 penalty minutes.

Bruins vs Senators Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 4-6 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
• In their last ten games at home, the Senators have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• The Senators have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bruins have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.

Bruins vs Senators Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Bruins to come out with a win against the Senators while playing on the road. Considering the moneyline odds at +114, I’m placing my bet on the Bruins to win outright.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Bruins winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Bruins straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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