Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators 2/17/23 – The Chicago Blackhawks will be taking on the Ottawa Senators, both looking to rebound from tough seasons. The Blackhawks are currently last in the Central Division with a record of 16-32-5 and have suffered three consecutive losses. While the Senators are at the bottom of the Atlantic Division, they have won seven of their last ten games and have a record of 26-24-3. Both teams are looking to improve in their respective divisions, and the upcoming match should prove to be a great one according to the latest NHL betting trends.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators
Date & Time: Friday, February 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Canadian Tire Centre
Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators Betting Odds
Blackhawks
Moneyline: +155
Puckline: +1.5 (-143)
Total: 6.5 over (-115)
Senators
Moneyline: -192
Puckline: -1.5 (+115)
Total: 6.5 under (-108)
Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks have had a terrible season with their offense. They average 2.40 goals per match, including three goals in the last three. Max Domi, Patrick Kane and Taylor Raddysh lead the top two lines with 37 goals and 58 assists, but the rest have struggled. Only three active skaters have more than 10 goals and opposing defenses are able to eliminate this hapless offense. While the offense has been struggling, the defense has also failed this year. They allowed 3.64 goals per match and 13 goals in their last three games.
Despite their offense improving, the Senators are experiencing a difficult season. They average 3.00 goals per match and have scored 26 goals in six of their last six games. Brady Tkachuk, Claude Giroux and Tim Stutzle have led the top two lines with 67 goals and 93 assists respectively. However, the offense has improved. Alex DeBrincat, Shane Pinto and Drake Batherson have scored 46 goals and 64 assists, respectively, while defenseman Thomas Chabot added eight goals to the offensive, along with 22 assists. While the offense has improved, defense has been poor and allowed 3.21 goals per match.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators Against the Spread
Chicago are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games. Chicago are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games against Ottawa Senators. Chicago are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road. Chicago are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa’s last 6 games. Ottawa are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games. Ottawa are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home. Ottawa are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators Free Pick
The Blackhawks want to end their slide and win on the road. The problem is that the Senators have been performing well recently. They look to dominate this game at both ends of the ice. The Ottawa Senators are proving favorites for the best NHL betting odds for this game.The Senators should win and cover the puckline with a dominating performance on home ice.
Free Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5 (+115)
