Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins 3/20/23 – The Ottawa Senators will travel to Pittsburgh Penguins Arena for a road game. As of this season, Ottawa has an overall record of 33-31-5 while Pittsburgh boasts a 34-25-10 mark. These teams have already faced off twice this season with each side taking one matchup. Online NHL betting picks have been updated, with Pittsburgh Penguins being predicted to win this home game.
Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Date & Time: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: PPG Paints Arena
Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Odds
Senators
Moneyline: +144
Puckline: +1.5 (-170)
Total: 6.5 over (-129)
Penguins
Moneyline: -160
Puckline: -1.5 (+150)
Total: 6.5 under (+117)
Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Analysis
Ottawa Senators was an underdog in their last game and lost 5-4 in a shootout against Toronto Maple Leafs. Brady Tkachuk scored twice, Tim Stutzle added another goal and an assist, Travis Hamonic had two assists as well, and Mads Soogard allowed four goals on 29 shots faced. Ottawa has been on fire offensively recently, scoring four or more goals in six of their last 10 games. They rank 17th for goals per game and sixth in shots per contest this year; however, their defense and goaltending have both been slightly below average this year; Ottawa ranks 20th overall in goals against per game and 20th for shots against per contest. Ottawa sits sixth in the Atlantic division and seven points away from securing the final Wild Card spot. It seems unlikely that the Sens will make the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Penguins was an underdog in their previous game against the New York Rangers and were thoroughly humiliated 6-0. Tristan Jarry started and allowed four goals on 17 shots faced, before being replaced by Casey DeSmith in the second period who allowed two goals on seven shots faced. Recently, Pittsburgh has been dominating on offense; scoring three or more goals in seven of their last 10 matches while ranking 15th for goals per game and fifth in shots per game. On defense however, goaltending has been average at best; they rank 19th for goals against per game and 27th for shots per contest. Pittsburgh is currently fifth in the Metropolitan division and holds a Wild Card spot. They only have a one-point advantage over the Florida Panthers who are just outside of it for the playoffs.
Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa’s last 6 games. Ottawa are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games. Ottawa are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against Pittsburgh. Ottawa are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road. Ottawa are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games. Pittsburgh are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games against Ottawa. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games at home. Pittsburgh is 10-0 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Ottawa.
Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Free Pick
Ottawa has been struggling of late, losing five straight games. Goaltending has been an issue in seven of their last eight contests; on the other hand, Pittsburgh is playing well offensively despite being shutout in their previous game. NHL betting sites predict Pittsburgh to take this matchup and keep their Wild Card spot.
Free Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5 (+150)
