The Ottawa Senators (30-26-5) travel to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (19-35-7) on Wednesday, March 5th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:30 ET.

Senators vs Blackhawks

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 30-26-5 this season. 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 that mark.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by Brady Tkachuk in the second, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the third.

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

Chicago picked up their 19th win of the season with a 4-2 road victory over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line, moving their record to 19-35-7.

All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, with Isaak Phillips opening the scoring at 7:03 in the first period. The Blackhawks built a 4-1 lead before Anaheim added a goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense took 23 shots on goal and scored three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette got things started with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brady Tkachuk, who also netted his 7th. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.

Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. The Senators recorded 11 giveaways in the game.

Blackhawks Offense Breakdown

Chicago fired 29 shots on goal and found the net four times in their 4-2 win over the Ducks. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips scored for the first time this season.

Two of the Blackhawks’ goals came on power plays, with Seth Jones’ 2nd-period goal and Teravainen’s 1st-period score. Connor Bedard added three assists, bringing his season total to 9.

Ottawa Team Defense

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

Chicago Team Defense

Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage in the Blackhawks’ 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago’s defense added 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, with the second coming at 19:56.

Senators vs Blackhawks Trends

• Across the Senators last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 6-4, while going 4-6 straight-up.
• Across the Blackhawks last ten home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 7-3, while going 3-7 straight-up.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 6-4.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Senators have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Senators vs Blackhawks Prediction

If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Senators is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -199, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.

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

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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