Calgary Flames vs Ottawa Senators 2-13-23 NHL Prediction, Tips and Odds

Calgary Flames vs Ottawa Senators 2/13/23 – Both the Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators will be facing off, with both teams hoping to rebound from their rough seasons. The Flames are currently in the middle of Pacific Division with a record of 25-18-10, while the Senators are at the bottom of Atlantic Division with a record of 24-24-3. Both teams are looking to improve in their respective divisions as per NHL betting tips, and the playoff picture should be bright.

Calgary Flames vs Ottawa Senators

Date & Time: Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET

Location: Canadian Tire Centre

Calgary Flames vs Ottawa Senators Betting Odds

Flames

Moneyline: -145

Puckline: -1.5 (+180) 

Total: 6 over (-115) 

Senators

Moneyline: +117

Puckline: +1.5 (-216)

Total: 6 under (-105)

Calgary Flames vs Ottawa Senators Analysis

The Calgary Flames have a promising season. Their offense is leading the way scoring 3.17 goals per match, including seven in the last game. Tyler Toffoli, Nazem Kadri and Elias Lindholm have combined for 56 goals and 78 assists, but the rest has been fantastic. Dillon Dube, Mikael Backlund and Jonathan Huberdeau have scored 33 goals and 66 assists, while Noah Hanifin and Rasmus Andersson have added 11 goals and 46 assists to the offensive’s total. While the offense has been the mainstay of the Flames, the defense has improved and allows only 2.98 goals per match. Hanifin and Andersson combined for 6.5 defensive points shares and 173 blocked shots. Chris Tanev, MacKenzie Weegar and Nikita Zadorov have combined for 7.4 defense point shares to increase the depth of the unit. Jacob Markstrom, the goaltender, is expected to step up. He is currently having a difficult season with a 0.892 save rate and a 2.90 goals against average on 909 shots. With -12.4 goals saved over average. 

Despite their offense scoring 3.00 goals per match, the Ottawa Senators are experiencing a difficult season. Brady Tkachuk, Claude Giroux and Tim Stutzle have combined for 63 goals, 87 assists, and Claude Giroux has added a lot of offense. Alex DeBrincat, Shane Pinto and Drake Batherson have scored 44 goals and 62 assists, while defensemen Thomas Chabot and Jake Sanderson have contributed 11 goals and 39 assists to the offense. While the offense has been fantastic, the defense has struggled. They allowed 3.24 goals per match and six in their last game. Chabot and Sanderson combined have 4.9 defensive points shares, but the rest has struggled, allowing opponents open shots on the net at will. Mads Sogaard, who has never started a NHL game, will be the team’s starting point due to a number of injuries.pen shots on the net at will. Additionally, with a pile-up of injuries, the team will turn to Mads Sogaard to start the upcoming game, who has yet to start a game in the NHL.

Calgary Flames vs Ottawa Senators Against the Spread 

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary’s last 7 games. Calgary are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against Ottawa. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Calgary’s last 9 games on the road. Calgary are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Ottawa. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.

Ottawa are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa’s last 6 games against Calgary. The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Ottawa’s last 13 games at home. Ottawa are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Calgary. Ottawa are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.

Calgary Flames vs Ottawa Senators Free Pick

 This is going to be an exciting game between two teams that are eager to improve their divisions. While the Senators want to win at home, the Flames have a good record and will be able to dominate this game. With a strong performance on their road ice, the Flames are expected to win this game. Take Calgary here based on the NHL betting odds

Free Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5 (+180)