The Ottawa Senators (11-12-2) will host the Nashville Predators (7-14-6) at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night, with both teams looking to improve their positions in their respective divisions.
The Predators enter the contest amid a concerning six-game losing streak, averaging just 2.22 goals per game this season while allowing 3.15 goals against.
Ottawa, meanwhile, comes into the matchup with renewed confidence following their recent 2-1 victory over Detroit, where Josh Norris played hero with both goals.
The Senators' offense has shown promise this season, led by Tim Stutzle's impressive 30-point campaign (10 goals, 20 assists) and a potent power play converting at 26.4%.
While Nashville has historically held the upper hand in this matchup, winning five of their last eight meetings, both teams' current form suggests this could be a pivotal turning point in their season series.
As these two teams prepare to face off in Ottawa, the key battle could come down to whether the Predators' struggling offense can breakthrough against a Senators team that has won seven of their thirteen home games this season.
Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators: who will win?
For tonight's Senators vs Predators matchup, our predictive model gives the Sens a 60.5% chance of defeating the Preds.
Ottawa Senators: 60.5% win probability
- Superior offensive output (77 goals for vs Predators' 60)
- Better recent form (WLLWW vs Predators' LLLLL)
- Higher points total (24 points in 25 games vs Predators' 20 points in 27 games)
Nashville Predators: 39.5% win probability
- Poor defensive record (85 goals against, among worst in Western Conference)
- Worst current form in the league (5 consecutive losses - LLLLL)
- Low scoring efficiency (60 goals scored, lowest in Central Division)
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Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators odds
| Ottawa Senators | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -130 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +110 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Ottawa Senators have won 11 out of 25 matches this season.
- 2The Nashville Predators have won 7 out of 27 matches this season.
- 3With 24 points, the Ottawa Senators holds the 14th position in the league standings.
- 4Nashville Predators's 20 points place them 15th in the rankings.
Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators form
Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators head to head
Ottawa Senators
33%
Nashville Predators
67%
Feb 28, 2024
Nashville Predators
4 : 1
Ottawa Senators
Jan 30, 2024
Ottawa Senators
4 : 3
Nashville Predators
Jan 10, 2023
Ottawa Senators
0 : 3
Nashville Predators
Dec 10, 2022
Nashville Predators
2 : 3
Ottawa Senators
Apr 7, 2022
Ottawa Senators
2 : 3
Nashville Predators
Mar 30, 2022
Nashville Predators
4 : 1
Ottawa Senators
