The Ottawa Senators hope to inch their way back into the top of the East tonight with a win over first place Montreal Canadians, at the Bell Center. Betway.com likes the Canadiens as 2.15 favorites over the Senators who are listed as 2.65 roaddogs. The over/under is posted at 6. Get your NHL Pick in now at Betway.com.
The biggest problem going for the Sens right now is their goalie situation. Martin Gerber has back to back wins but on their most recent road trip he went 1-3 SU with a 2.50 GAA. Ray Emery hasn’t done squat for the Sens, his last two starts were losses and his attitude around his team sucks. They did, however, get back to back wins after their most recent 4-1 win over Boston as 169-moneyline favs. Heately recorded his seventh hat trick and he now leads the Sens with 35 goals. They’ve outscored their opponents 8-3 during these two games. They’ve scored 2.20 GAG in their last five and their power play has four goals in six tries. Their defense has been good by not allowing a power play goal in twelve kills. Montreal and Ottawa are the two highest-scoring teams in the NHL with 227 goals apiece, but only the Senators have played like one in their head-to-head matchups, outscoring the Canadiens 20-11 this season. The Sens are 18-13-2-2 away from home. Daniel Alfredson is questionable for tonight’s game due to a sore back.The Sens are 8-2 SU against Montreal.
The Canadiens are getting great goaltending from Carey Price who is 5-2-0 with a 2.15 GAA in his last seven starts since he was designated #1 goaltender. They are 3-2 in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 3.00 GAG. Overall in their last five they’ve averaged 3.60 GAG and their power play has been held scoreless in two straight games. Their defense has managed to stave off twelve penalty kills without allowing a goal. Saku Koivu has three goals in his last four games and Alexi Kovalev leads his team with 73pts. The Canadiens are 17-12-1-4 at home and the over is 6-2 in Montreal’s last 8 games following a win. Get your NHL Pick in now.
Recent Trends
- Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
- Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 Thursday games.
- Canadiens are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Canadiens are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Favorite is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings.
- Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- Home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
GAME: Ottawa Senators (39-25-3-4) at Montreal Canadiens (39-23-4-5)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 13 – 7:30 PM EST
LINE: Betway TOTAL: 6
PICK: Montreal 2.15
The Low Down: The biggest key to this game is going to be goaltending. The Canadiens are getting great goaltending from Carey Price and their scoring. The Sens are getting shaky goaltending with average scoring. Gotta go with the home favs! Get your NHL Pick in now and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit.
