Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Vancouver vs. Senators NHL Odds
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(7-14-2) Vancouver Canucks vs. Ottawa Senators (4-14-1)
Date: Wednesday, December 1st
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Vancouver +130 Senators -150 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Vancouver +1.5 -180 Senators -1.5 +150
NHL Betting Total: O/U 5.5
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks come into this road contest with an overall record of 7-14-2. Through 23 games the Canucks are 8th in the Pacific Division.
On the season, they have found the net 53 times, good for a rank of 25th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Vancouver is the 28th ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 3.17 goals per game.
So far, the Canucks have a strength of schedule rating of 19th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 27th ranked team in the NHL.
Through 23 games, the team’s leading goal scorer is Conor Garland. With his 9 he is the second in overall points, coming in at 16. On the season he is turning 10.8% of his shots into goals.
In addition, the Canucks have benefited from the strong play of J.T. Miller who is the team’s overall leader in points. In Vancouver’s 23 games, he has come up with 7 goals on a shooting percentage of 12.3%.
However, when on the ice the Canucks are -2 in scoring differential.
Vancouver’s top goalie is Thatcher Demko who is giving up an average of 2.96 goals per game. In his 18 games played, he has come up with a quality start just 0.5 percent of the time.
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators get set to host the Vancouver Canucks with an overall record of 4-14-1. This mark places them 8th in the Atlantic division.
Through 19 games, the Senators have scored 46 goals, giving them an average of 2.42. This output gives them a rank of 29th among NHL teams. On defense, they are the 27th ranked unit, giving up 3.84 goals per contest.
So far, they have played the 2nd toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account their scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 30th in the NHL.
Through 19 games, Ottawa’s leading goal scorer is Joshua Norris. With his 8 goals and 5 assists, he is the second in overall points, coming in at 13. On the season he is turning 16.3% of his shots into goals.
In addition, the Senators have benefited from the strong play of Drake Batherson who is the team’s overall leader in points. In Ottawa’s 19 games, he has come up with 7 goals on a shooting percentage of 16.7%.While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of +1
Ottawa’s top goalie is Filip Gustavsson who is giving up an average of 3.37 goals per game.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Canucks are 11-27 in their last 38 overall.
- Canucks are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Senators are 16-35 in their last 51 vs. Western Conference.
- Favorite is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
Free Vancouver Canucks vs. Ottawa Senators NHL Prediction
In this game, I recommend betting on these teams to finish below 5.5 goals.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick Under 5.5 Goals:
Coming into this game the Canucks have an over-under record of 7-14-2. However, when playing on the road, the over has fared better, going 6-6-1.
On the season 39.0% of Vancouver’s games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 40.0% of the scoring coming from the Canucks
So far, the Senators have an over-under record of 8-10-1. When at home,, the over is hitting less than half the time, going 4-6-0.
Only 47.0% of Ottawa’s games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 39.0% of the scoring coming from the Senators.
With both team’s struggling to find the net, look for this game to finish with just 4 to 5 goals scored.
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