Vancouver Canucks vs
Ottawa SenatorsPredictions & Preview

Struggling Vancouver Canucks look to upset Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night

The struggling Vancouver Canucks and Ottawa Senators will face off at the Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night. Ottawa is currently 7th in the Atlantic division with 17 points, on a three-game losing streak, while Vancouver is fifth in the Pacific division with 21 points. Ottawa is favored to win with a -141 money line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Canucks +122 | Senators -141
• Spread: Canucks +1.5 (-210) | Senators -1.5 (+178)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 59%.

Vancouver vs Ottawa Stats

Vancouver Canucks

In their latest game, the Vancouver Canucks lost to the New York Rangers by a score of 4-3. Despite the loss, key players such as Elias Pettersson and Kiefer Sherwood had strong performances. The team currently ranks 14th in goals per game, power play success rate, shots per game, and face-off win percentage. J.T. Miller leads the forwards in points, while Quinn Hughes leads in several categories including points, assists, ice time, and shots. The team's defense is ranked 22nd in goals against and 8th in shots against, with a penalty kill rate of 81.1%. The Canucks are dealing with injuries to key players such as Miller, starting goalie Thatcher Demko, and others. Overall, Vancouver holds a power ranking of 16 and has a record of 9-6-3 this season.

Ottawa Senators Analysis

In their most recent game, the Ottawa Senators lost 3-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights, with goals scored by Drake Batherson and Adam Gaudette. Ottawa currently ranks 15th in the league for goals per game, 3rd in shots per game, and 6th in power play conversion. Brady Tkachuk leads in shots and goals, while Tim Stutzle leads in points and assists. Nick Jensen has the highest +/- ratio for the team. Defenders Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot lead in points, with Sanderson leading in power play assists. Linus Ullmark has the highest save percentage for the team. Overall, the Senators have a power ranking of 12 and are 8-10-1 on the season, ranking 14th in offense and 20th in defense. Additionally, Vancouver has lost all three recent matchups against Ottawa.

Vancouver Canucks poised for victory as underdogs against struggling Ottawa

Despite their current injuries, I see potential in Vancouver as the underdogs with favorable odds in this match. The Canucks have displayed their ability to secure victories on the road with an impressive 6-1 record, particularly against Ottawa with four consecutive wins. Comparing the two teams, Vancouver appears more poised to rebound from their recent challenges. Both teams have demonstrated comparable performance in terms of limiting opponent shots and scoring at a moderate pace. Ottawa lacks momentum heading into this game, while Vancouver still has a solid opportunity to improve their standings with a victory. Given the uncertain nature of this match, I feel optimistic about the underdog securing a win, as evidenced by my successful prediction of the Golden Knights overcoming the odds against the Senators in their previous encounter.

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