The Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at the Canadien Tire Centre. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Ducks vs Senators prediction.
Can Ducks Get Offense Going?
The Ducks in the last game faced off against the Montreal Canadiens and they were defeated 5-0. Two games ago against the Edmonton Oilers, the Ducks scored three goals, but the defense gave up five goals. The Ducks are averaging 2.52 goals while their defense is giving up 3.46 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th tin the league while the defense is ranked 28th. Frank Vatrano has scored 22 goals and added 16 assists so far this season.
Senators Look for Fifth Straight Win
The Senators have won four straight games and they should have confidence heading into this game. In the last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Senators scored six goals and they ended up winning by three. Brady Tkachuk has scored three goals. The Senators are averaging 3.433 goals while their defense is giving up 3.59 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th while the defense is ranked 30th.
Ottawa Senators Team Facts
- The underdogs have won four of the Senators’ last five games.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last 13 night games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The Senators have won the first period in each of their last eight games as favorites.
Anaheim Ducks Team Facts
- The Ducks have lost eight of their last nine games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The favorites have won the third period in each of the Ducks’ last four games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 18 of the Ducks’ last 19 games against opponents on a winning streak.
Ducks vs Senators Betting Prediction
The Ducks offense in the last game couldn’t get anything going, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Senators offense has been strong heading into this and they have won four games. The Senators are averaging 3.43 goals and they are going to put on a show here with the offense. The Ducks won’t be keeping up, and the Senators will win. Back the Senators on the puck line.