Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Panthers versus the Senators? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON.
The Panthers are the favored team in this Atlantic divisional contest against the Senators. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Ottawa Senators – Florida Panthers odds
Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Panthers are averaging 4 goals per game, compared to the Senators at 3. These figures have led to Florida posting a record of 2-1.
- Across the Panthers last five road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 3-2 straight-up.
- Through their last ten home games, Ottawa has an puck line record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Ottawa has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-7.
Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers Prediction
As they prepare to face Ottawa, the Panthers currently possess a 12-7-1 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 9-4-0, while as underdogs, it is 3-3-1. On the road, they have gone 5-4-1 this season and are 7-3-0 at home.
For their offensive performance, the Panthers come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 25th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 5th in the league. This season, the Panthers have a 8-6 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 3-1 record.
Goalie Anthony Stolarz comes into the game having made four starts this season. So far, his record is 3-1 and he has a save percentage of 91.7%.
As they prepare to face Florida, the Senators currently possess a 8-8-0 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 5-5-0, while as underdogs, it is 3-3-0. On the road this season, they have a 2-2-0 record, while they are 6-6-0 in their games at home.
On offense, the Senators are averaging 3.7 goals per game which is 22nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 30th in the league. This year, the Senators have recorded a 6-5 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 2-3 record.
Goalie Joonas Korpisalo comes into the game having made 10 starts this season. So far, his record is 5-4 and he has a save percentage of 90.6%.
With the Panthers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Panthers.
Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers Betting Tips
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- On the puck line, we like Senators (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Ottawa Senators Injury Report
- Joonas Korpisalo – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Thomas Chabot – Hand – Out
- Mark Kastelic – Ankle – Out
- Shane Pinto – Suspension – Out
- Ridly Greig – Lower Body – Out
Florida Panthers Injury Report
- Josh Mahura – Lower Body – Out
