Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins 2/20/23 – The Ottawa Senators will face the Boston Bruins, with both teams at opposite ends of this season’s standings. The Senators are currently at the bottom of the Atlantic Division with a record of 26-24-4 while the Bruins are first in the Eastern Conference with a record 42-8-5. While the Senators hope to improve their season, the Bruins are determined to stay in first place in conference. The upcoming game is expected to be led by the Bruins according to the top NHL betting sites.
Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins
Date & Time: Monday, February 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
Location: TD Garden
Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Betting Odds
Senators
Moneyline: +185
Puckline: +1.5 (-120)
Total: 6 over (-120)
Bruins
Moneyline: -238
Puckline: -1.5 (+100)
Total: 6 under (+100)
Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Analysis
Despite their offense scoring 3.00 goals per match, the Ottawa Senators are experiencing a difficult season. Brady Tkachuk has scored 47 goals and Tim Stutzle has 66 assists to lead the top-line, but the rest have also improved their offense. Claude Giroux, Drake Batherson and Alex DeBrincat have scored 56 goals and 84 assists, while defensemen Travis Hamonic and Thomas Chabot have added 11 goals and 29 assists to the offensive’s total. While the offense has been excellent, defense has been terrible, allowing 3.22 goals per match. Chabot and Hamonic combined have 4.3 defensive points shares, but the rest has struggled, allowing opponents open shots on the net at will. Kevin Mandolese, the goaltender in the NHL’s debut, is expected to make a strong start. He saved 46/48 shots.
The Boston Bruins are enjoying a fantastic season. Their offense is scoring 3.73 goals per match, with 14 goals in their last three games. David Pastrnak, David Krejci and Brad Marchand have led the top two lines with 68 goals and 98 assists, but the offense is outstanding. Patrice Bergeron, Taylor Hall and Pavel Zacha have scored 49 goals and 65 assists, while the defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy have contributed 10 goals and 62 assists to the point, putting the offense on top. Although the offense has been outstanding, the defense has improved and allowed only 2.07 goals per game, including four goals in the three previous games. Hampus Lindholm and Matt Grzelcykhave combined for 9.2 defensive points and 135 blocked shots. Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo and Connor Clifton each have 10.4 defensive shares to increase the depth of the unit. Linus Ullmark, the goaltender, is enjoying a remarkable year. He has a 0.936 save rate and a 1.91 goals against average on 1021 shots. With 31.4 goals saved over average.
Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Analysis Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa’s last 6 games. Ottawa are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games. Ottawa are 4-13 SU in their last 17 games against Boston. Ottawa are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston. Ottawa are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 12 games. Boston are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games against Ottawa. Boston are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games at home. Boston are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Ottawa.
Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Analysis Free Pick
While the Senators may be looking to win the upset, the Bruins are one of the most formidable teams in the league. They look poised to dominate this game from both ends of ice. In a dominant win at home, the Bruins cover the puckline. Take the top team in this battle according to the best NHL betting lines.
Free Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5 (+100)
