The Ottawa Senators (27-33-4) travel to face off against the New York Islanders (29-22-14) on Saturday, March 16th. This game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont and televised on ESPN+. The Senators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Islanders are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Sabres. Puck drop is set for 12:30 ET.

Senators vs Islanders

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

Heading into tonight’s game, the Senators have an overall record of 27-33-4 and sit in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. In their last ten games, Ottawa has gone just 3-7 and are currently on a two-game winning streak. On the road this season, the Senators have gone 9-19-2.

As the underdog, Ottawa has gone 12-18-4 in games against Eastern Conference opponents and 11-8 against Atlantic Division foes. In the last five games, the Senators have gone 2-3 and 2-1 in their last three games.

On the season, the Senators have gone 28-36 against the puck line, including 12-18 on the road. They have been the underdog in 34 of their games and have gone 19-15 vs. the puck line in those contests.

So far, Ottawa has 18 wins by multiple goals and 25 losses by more than one goal. In their last ten games, the Senators have gone just 2-8 vs. the puck line.

In their last game, the Senators went up against the Blue Jackets and emerged as winners with a score of 3-2. In the first and second periods, the Senators couldn’t find the net on offense, but they managed to score two goals in the third period. All three goals came at even strength. They finished with 37 shots on goal and had 0 turnovers.

Despite the straight-up win, Ottawa did not cover the puck line, as they were favored by -1.5. The game finished below the over/under line of 6.5 with a combined total of 5 goals.

The New York Islanders Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Islanders have gone 15-8-9, and they have won two straight games at the Nassau Coliseum. In the Eastern Conference, New York is in 8th place, and they have gone 29-22-14 overall.

Over their last ten games, the Islanders have gone 6-4, and they have gone 3-2 over their last five games. In their last three games, New York has gone 1-2. As the favorite this season, the Islanders have gone 15-11-5.

At home this season, the Islanders have gone 14-18 against the puck line and have a puck line record of 33-32 overall. So far, New York has 16 wins by just one goal compared to 13 wins by multiple goals.

Over their last 10 games at home, the Islanders have gone 5-5 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin at home this year is -.1 goals per game. This season, the team’s puck line record as the favorite is just 9-22.

Following a 4-0 loss on the road to the Sabres, the Islanders are eager to bounce back. New York’s offense struggled vs. the Sabres, failing to come up with a goal in the game. The Islanders’ offense finished with 4 giveaways and attempted 21 shots on goal during the game.

New York took a loss vs. the puck line in the game, going into the game favored by -1.5. The game finished below the over/under line of 6 with a combined total of 4 goals.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

The Senators come into the game scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, putting them 18th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 13th in the league. This season, the Senators have a 17-21 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 8-12 record.

The Senators’ over/under record this season is 32-29-3. For the season, they have had 35 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging6.7 goals per game.

Islanders Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Islanders are averaging 3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 21st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 21st in the league. The Islanders went 11-10 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 18-12.

This season, the over/under record for the Islanders’ is 35-26-4. Over the course of the season, they have had 33 games that exceeded the over/under line of 6.5. On average, their games are averaging 6.3 goals per game.

Ottawa Team Defense

Defensively, the Senators are currently 29th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.8 shots per game against Ottawa. They also are 28th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

New York Team Defense

Defensively, the Islanders are currently 5th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.9 shots per game against New York. They also are 19th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Senators vs Islanders Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Senators have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• In their last five home games, New York has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
• New York has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
• As the betting favorite, the Senators have an puck line mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Ottawa posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.

Senators vs Islanders Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Senators to pick up on a win over the Islanders and the road. With the moneyline sitting at +143, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Senators straight-up.

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

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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