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Vegas Golden Knights Look to Extend Dominant Streak Against Ottawa Senators as They Aim for Another Win on the Road

The Vegas Golden Knights have defied expectations with a strong start to the 2024/25 season, holding a record of 11-6-2. They will face the struggling Ottawa Senators (8-9-1) on Thursday, who are in need of a turnaround after a slow start. Ottawa is favored in the betting lines, opening at -133 and currently at -155. Stay tuned for our prediction on the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Ottawa Senators matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Knights +134 | Senators -155
• Spread: Golden Knights +1.5 (-195) | Senators -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 61%.

Vegas vs Ottawa Stats

Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have consistently performed well in the NHL since their inception, maintaining a strong offensive presence despite facing challenges on the road this season. Led by top scorers Jack Eichel and Mark Stone, the team has managed to stay atop the Pacific Division. However, concerns have been raised regarding their goaltending, with both goalies posting save percentages under .900. In their most recent game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas was shut out and struggled to find the back of the net. Despite their road difficulties, the team holds a power ranking of 3 and is ranked 4th in offense, averaging 4.00 goals per game. Defensively, they rank 17th, allowing an average of 3.17 points per game against them. So far this season, Vegas has a record of 11-6-2.

Ottawa Senators Analysis

The Ottawa Senators have experienced a recent decline in performance after initially showing promise as contenders in the Eastern Conference. Despite ranking 15th in goals scored in the NHL, the team has struggled defensively with Linus Ullmark's .884 save percentage raising concerns. However, strong performances from Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk have provided hope for a potential playoff berth. In their most recent game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Senators fell short with a 5-2 loss, with goals from Stutzle and Josh Norris not being enough to secure a win. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 12 and a record of 8-9-1.

Vegas Golden Knights poised for dominant win against Ottawa Senators on the road

The Vegas Golden Knights have demonstrated a strong performance in their head-to-head rivalry against the Ottawa Senators, with a noteworthy 9-1 record in the last 10 matchups. Despite their current under .500 record away from home this season, the Golden Knights have managed to outscore the Senators by a significant margin of 22-14 in their last five encounters in Ottawa. Furthermore, Ottawa has faced notable challenges with Linus Ullmark in goal, losing in seven out of his 11 appearances (10 starts) this season. Given these statistics, it is likely that the Golden Knights will leverage their past success in this rivalry to secure a dominant win on this road trip.

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