The Ottawa Senators (16-13-2) travel to face off against the Calgary Flames (15-12-6) on Thursday, December 19th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and televised on ESPN+. The Senators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Flames are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Oilers. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.

Senators vs Flames

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 16-13-2 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went well under, with only 3 goals scored in the game.

Three different players scored for the Senators, with Adam Gaudette getting things started at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk added a goal in the second, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third.

The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 15-12-6. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the first period.

The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short. Calgary, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

Ottawa found the net three times in their 3-0 victory over Seattle, with Tim Stützle’s 6th goal coming on an empty net at 17:46 in the third period. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette opened the scoring for the Senators, also with his 7th goal.

Despite scoring three times, the Senators had 11 giveaways and managed just 23 shots on goal. Tim Stützle picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal, and Michael Amadio added his 2nd assist on Stützle’s empty-netter.

Flames Offense Breakdown

Calgary’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, despite firing 31 shots on goal. Yegor Sharangovich netted his first goal of the season, while Anthony Mantha added his fourth, scoring on a power play in the second period.

The Flames had 22 giveaways and recorded 3 assists. Kevin Bahl picked up his fifth assist of the season, and Tyson Barrie earned his first. Calgary was shut out in the first period before Mantha’s goal at 15:27 in the second.

Ottawa Team Defense

Defensively, the Senators will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to Seattle. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, posting a 100% save percentage. The Senators’ defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 25 hits.

Calgary Team Defense

Calgary’s defense struggled early, giving up the first two goals of the game, but both came in the first period. The first was just 20 seconds into the game, and the second came at the 11:48 mark of the first. After the Flames tied the game at 2-2 in the 3rd period, they gave up another goal at the 9:50 mark, followed by an empty net goal with 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves and posted a 90% save percentage.

Senators vs Flames Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Senators offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Ottawa posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
• Through their last ten home games, Calgary has an puck line record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Flames have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-2.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Senators have an puck line record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.

Senators vs Flames Prediction

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Senators to defeat the Flames while playing on the road. Given the current moneyline odds at -135, I’m placing a wager on the Senators to win outright.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Flames to cover. Even in the event of a Senators victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Flames should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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