Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators Preview
The Senators and Panthers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL.
The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 against the Senators in a Atlantic division matchup. Check out BetCoco for Florida Panthers – Ottawa Senators odds
Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Ottawa and Florida, the Panthers hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 2 points.
- In their last five road games, Ottawa has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have gone 8-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Senators have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators Prediction
As the 15th-ranked team in the Eastern Conference, the Ottawa Senators have a record of 23-27-2. In the Atlantic Division, Ottawa is in 8th place, and they have gone 11-7 against division opponents. On the road, the Senators have won just eight of their 22 games this season.
Over their last ten games, Ottawa is 6-4, and they have won three straight games as the underdog. As the underdog this season, the Senators have gone 10-16-2, and they have lost their last two games when favored.
The Senators come into the game scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game, putting them 13th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 16th in the league. Ottawa’s offense is currently ranked 22nd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 17th in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Joonas Korpisalo has started 32 games this season. His current record stands at 13-18, and his save percentage is 0.858%.
At home this season, the Panthers have gone 16-8-2, and they have won two straight games at home. Overall, Florida has won five straight games and has a record of 36-15-4. In the Eastern Conference, the Panthers are in second place and have gone 19-7 against other teams in the conference.
When favored, Florida has gone 31-12-2 this season, and they have won five straight games as the favorite. Over their last ten games, the Panthers have gone 9-1, and they have won three straight games.
For their offensive performance, the Panthers come in averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, which is 10th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. Florida’s offense comes into the game ranked 4th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 19th in the NHL.
Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky comes into the game having made 40 starts this season. So far, his record is 27-10 and he has a save percentage of 0.925%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Senators.
Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators Betting Tips
- We like the Senators on the moneyline (+195)
- The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Florida Panthers Injury Report
- Aaron Ekblad – Lower Body – Questionable
- William Lockwood – Concussion – Questionable
Ottawa Senators Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
