The Ottawa Senators (18-13-2) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (20-11-2) on Sunday, December 22nd. This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.

Senators vs Oilers

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 18-13-2 this season. Ottawa, the puck line favorites, covered the -1.5 goal spread. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Tim Stützle’s goal at 17:46 in the third period sealing the win. The Senators’ defense held Seattle to 22 shots, all stopped by Anton Forsberg.

The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 20-11-2 this season. Entering as -1.5 goal favorites, Edmonton covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.

Four different players contributed to the Oilers’ scoring, with the game-winner coming from Zach Hyman at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton had built a 2-0 lead, but the Flames tied it before Hyman’s goal and a late empty-netter sealed the win.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense took 23 shots on goal 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 netted his 7th. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter for his 6th goal.

Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. Michael Amadio registered his 2nd assist on the empty-netter, while Zack MacEwen earned his 1st assist of the season on Gaudette’s goal.

Oilers Offense Breakdown

Edmonton’s offense struck early, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal just 20 seconds into the game. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd goal at 11:48 in the first period. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal on a power play in the third period, while Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season.

The Oilers fired 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who scored early, also picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 8. Zach Hyman, who scored his 3rd goal, also added his 2nd assist of the year.

Ottawa Team Defense

Defensively, the Senators were solid, allowing just 22 shots on goal, all of which were saved by Anton Forsberg, who posted a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 14 blocks and 2 takeaways, helping Ottawa secure a 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Edmonton Team Defense

On the defensive side, Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Oilers to a 4-2 win. Edmonton’s defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits. Skinner will look to build on his performance, as the Oilers face the Flames again in their next game.

Senators vs Oilers 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 7-3 while going 5-5 ATS.
• Across their ten previous home games, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 4 goals per game.
• The Oilers have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Senators have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 3-7.

Senators vs Oilers Prediction

When it comes to a straight moneyline bet, look no further than the Oilers. Nevertheless, given the payout of -189, you could also think about incorporating this bet into a parlay.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Senators to cover. Even if the Oilers secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Senators should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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