The Ottawa Senators (22-18-4), coming off a 1-0 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals, host the Boston Bruins (22-19-5) at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, January 18 at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Bruins took down the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 in their last game.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
In the last 10 contests, the Bruins have recorded a 3-6-1 record after scoring 27 total goals (two power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 9.5%). Their opponents have scored a combined 30 goals in those games.
Senators vs. Bruins Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Senators 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Senators (-135)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Senators (-1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators (22-18-4 overall) have a 5-4-9 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- In the 17 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-4-3 record (good for 23 points).
- In the five games this season the Senators recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has finished 2-7-1 in the 10 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering five points).
- The Senators have scored at least three goals 25 times, and are 20-3-2 in those games (to record 42 points).
- In the 12 games when Ottawa has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 5-5-2 record (12 points).
- In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 12-9-1 (25 points).
- The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Senators finished 9-8-2 in those matchups (20 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 7-5-12 record in overtime matchups this season and a 22-19-5 overall record.
- In the 18 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 25 points.
- Across the nine games this season the Bruins ended with only one goal, they have earned three points.
- Boston has earned nine points (3-4-3 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Bruins have earned 37 points in their 22 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Boston has recorded a single power-play goal in 15 games and registered 20 points with a record of 10-5-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 16-7-0 (32 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 5-10-4 to record 14 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.82 | Goals Scored | 2.65 | 26th |
| 7th | 2.73 | Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 22nd |
| 9th | 29.5 | Shots | 27.5 | 20th |
| 9th | 27.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 13th |
| 10th | 23.24% | Power Play % | 13.01% | 30th |
| 19th | 78.74% | Penalty Kill % | 75.18% | 25th |
Senators vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
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