Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche 1/14/23 – Both the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche will be facing each other with both teams trying to rebound from difficult seasons. The Senators’ record of 19-19-3 is the second-worst in the Atlantic Division. With back-to-back losses, the Avalanche are at the bottom of Central Division with a record of 20-17-3. Both teams are looking to rebound in their respective divisions, and the upcoming match looks promising in accordance with NHL online forums.
Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche
Date & Time: Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Ball Arena
Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Odds
Senators
Moneyline: +170
Puckline: +1.5 (-139)
Total: 6.5 over (+102)
Avalanche
Moneyline: -213
Puckline: -1.5 (+113)
Total: 6.5 under (-125)
Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche Analysis
Despite their offense scoring 3.02 goals per match, the Senators are struggling. They scored five goals in their last game. Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle have scored 33 goals and 47 assists to lead the top-line. However, the rest of their offense is also great. Alex DeBrincat, Claude Giroux and Tim Stutzle have combined for 42 goals, 71 assists, while defensemen Thomas Chabot and Jake Sanderson have added nine goals and 29 assists, respectively, to open up the offense. While the offense has improved, the defense has been poor this season. They allowed 3.17 goals per match, including 14 goals in their last three games.
The Avalanche have had a difficult season. Their offense is struggling and they score 2.88 goals per match with only 13 goals in their last five games. Artturi Lehkonen, Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen have led the top two lines with 47 goals and 71 assists, but the rest have struggled. It is possible that Alex Newhook and Valeri Nichushkin can play a key role in the forward unit, but they have only scored 14 goals and 15 assists respectively. While the offense has been struggling, defense has improved. They allow 2.90 goals per match and have allowed only 10 goals in their last three matches.
Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ottawa’s last 10 games. Ottawa are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Colorado. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Ottawa’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado. Ottawa are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. Ottawa are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Central Division division. The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Ottawa’s last 11 games played in January.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games. Colorado are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games. The total has gone OVER in 15 of Colorado’s last 19 games against Ottawa. Colorado are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado’s last 8 games when playing at home against Ottawa. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado’s last 8 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche Free Pick
Although the Avalanche have been terrible lately, NHL predictions see them taking control of this game right from the beginning. A Senators defense should be unable to stop the Avalanche from finding the back of their net. The Avalanche should win this game by putting in a great performance at home.
Free Pick: Avalanche -213
