Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens 1/31/23 – Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators will be facing off with both teams hoping to improve their standings in the Atlantic Division. They have a record of 23-23-3 and are the worst team in the division, but they have won three of their last three games. The Atlantic Division’s last place is held by the Canadiens, who have a record of 20-26-4 and are currently down to three consecutive losses. Both teams are looking to improve their Eastern Conference and divisions ahead of the All Star break according to best NHL picks.
Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Bell Centre
Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Odds
Senators
Moneyline: -192
Puckline: -1.5 (+140)
Total: 6 over (-125)
Canadiens
Moneyline: +135
Puckline: +1.5 (-160)
Total: 6 under (+105)
Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Analysis
Their offense is struggling and they score only 2.96 goals per match. This is a tough season for the Ottawa Senators. Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle and Claude Giroux have led the offensive line with 58 goals and 83 assists, but the rest of it has struggled. Mathieu Joseph and Tyler Motte are expected to step up. However, they have only scored six goals and 13 assists this season. Although defense allowed 3.16 goals per match, it has struggled to defend, but the unit recently has been much more efficient, allowing only three goals over the last three games.
Their offense is struggling and the Canadiens have been having a difficult season. They average 2.52 goals per match, with only five goals in their last three games. Christian Dvorak, Kirby Dach and Nick Suzuki have scored 33 goals and 57 assists respectively to lead the top two lines. However, the offense is struggling. The only three active skaters with nine goals or more are in the top two lines, and any opposing defense can stop this hapless offense. While the offense has been struggling, the defense has made it difficult for the Canadiens to win. They allow 3.68 goals per match and have allowed 13 goals in their last three games.
Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Against the Spread
Ottawa are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games. Ottawa are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Montreal Canadiens. Ottawa are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ottawa’s last 9 games when playing on the road against Montreal. Ottawa are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Montreal are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Montreal’s last 20 games against Ottawa. Montreal are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal’s last 9 games when playing at home against Ottawa. Montreal are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Montreal’s last 11 games played on a Tuesday.
Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Free Pick
The Canadiens want to win and break their losing streak at home. The Senators are currently on a three-game winning streak and will be looking to take control of this game in the first period. The Senators are looking to continue their five-goal streak and score as many goals against the Canadiens. To sweep the home-and–home series, the Senators will win this game and extend their winning streak of four games based on the recent NHL betting odds.
Free Pick: Ottawa Senators (-192)
