The Ottawa Senators (36-27-5) travel to face off against the New Jersey Devils (37-27-6) on Saturday, March 22nd. This game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark and televised on ESPN+. The Senators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Devils are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Flames. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Senators vs Devils

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-0 road win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 36-27-5 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, and they kept Seattle off the scoreboard throughout the game. Adam Gaudette started the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.

The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped their record to 37-27-6. The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Devils allowed three goals.

The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense found the net three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle, with Tim Stützle scoring his 6th goal of the season on an empty net. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette opened the scoring for the Senators, also with his 7th goal.

Despite 11 giveaways, the Senators managed 23 shots on goal. Gaudette scored 5:28 into the first period, Tkachuk followed at 8:49 in the second, and Stützle’s empty netter came with 2:14 left in the game.

Devils Offense Breakdown

New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Devils had 19 giveaways, contributing to their scoring struggles.

New Jersey went scoreless through all three periods, marking the first time this season they’ve been held without a goal. The Devils were also shut out on the power play.

Ottawa Team Defense

Ottawa’s defense was rock-solid in their last game, securing a 3-0 win over the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways and 25 hits.

New Jersey Team Defense

Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

Senators vs Devils Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Ottawa has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• New Jersey has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Devils have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 2-1.
• Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Senators have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 2-3.

Senators vs Devils Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Devils to come out with a win against the Senators while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -116, I’m placing my bet on the Devils to win outright.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Senators to cover. Even in the event of a Devils 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 5.5 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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