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Ottawa Senators Favored to Win Against Philadelphia Flyers in Thursday Night Showdown

On Thursday at 7:00 p.m. EST, the Ottawa Senators will face off against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators, currently 4th in the Atlantic division with 16 points in 15 games, have won their last two games and are 5-5 in their last ten. The Flyers, 6th in the Metro division with 14 points in 16 games, will be looking to secure a win on the road. Ottawa is favored to win with a -170 money line, and the total goals for the game is set at six.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Flyers +146 | Senators -170
• Spread: Flyers +1.5 (-170) | Senators -1.5 (+147)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 63%.

Philadelphia vs Ottawa Stats

Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers recently secured a 4-3 victory in overtime against the San Jose Sharks, with Matvei Michov contributing a goal and an assist. Travis Konecny, Erik Johnson, and Travis Konecny also scored for the Flyers. In terms of player stats, Konecny leads the team with five goals and five assists, while Owen Tippett had the most shots in the game with six. Samuel Ersson made 28 saves to secure the win. Overall, the Flyers rank 8th in face-off win percentage, 13th in power play success rate, and 30th in shots per game. Defensively, they are 4th in penalty kill percentage and 28th in goals against average. Ersson has been performing well in net, with strong stats compared to the other goaltenders. Travis Sanheim leads the defense with five points and three goals. The team currently has a power ranking of 30, ranking 22nd in offense, 29th in defense, with a record of 6-8-2 this season.

Ottawa Senators Analysis

The Ottawa Senators pulled off a surprising 3-0 upset victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in their latest game, with Artem Zub contributing two assists and goals from Josh Norris, Tim Stutzle, and Michael Amadio. The team is currently ranked 14th in the league for goals per game, 6th in shots per game, and 3rd in power play conversion. Stutzle leads in points and goals, Tkachuck in assists, and MacEwen in +/- ratio. Defensively, Jake Sanderson leads in points and ice time. However, Ottawa ranks 23rd in goals against per game and 27th in penalty kill rate. Linus Ullmark and Artem Zub are currently listed on the injury report. Despite minor setbacks, the Senators are ranked 9th in power rankings and have an overall record of 8-7.

Ottawa Senators Favored Over Philadelphia Flyers in Upcoming Matchup Based on Recent Performances

The Philadelphia Flyers have recently played three closely matched games decided by a shootout, leading me to opt for a conservative approach by choosing the money line rather than the spread for Ottawa in the upcoming contest. The Flyers' current record of 6-10 Against the Spread further supports this decision. Ottawa enters the game with positive momentum, having won four of their last five matchups against Philadelphia. Notably, the Senators have shown stronger performance at home with a 5-2 record as opposed to their 3-5 record on the road. With goaltender Ullmark's return from injury adding depth to the team, Ottawa's competitive edge is further emphasized.

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