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Boston Bruins Favored to Win Against Ottawa Senators in Conference Matchup

The Ottawa Senators are set to face off against the Boston Bruins in a conference matchup at TD Garden in Boston, MA on Saturday evening. The Senators will be looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the New York Islanders, while the Bruins aim to continue their momentum from a recent overtime victory against the Calgary Flames. The Senators previously defeated the Bruins last season in Boston. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with Boston favored to win at -150.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Senators +130 | Bruins -150
• Spread: Senators +1.5 (-195) | Bruins -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 60%.

Ottawa vs Boston Stats

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators have struggled recently, losing three of their last four games, including a 4-2 defeat at home to the New York Islanders. Goalie Anton Forsberg faced 24 shots on net, only making 21 saves. Despite the loss, RW Drake Batherson scored his sixth goal of the season and center Tim Stutzle had two assists after returning from a head injury. Coach Travis Green acknowledged the team's early struggles and defensive mistakes. Key injuries to LW David Perron and center Shane Pinto continue to affect the Senators. With a power ranking of 11, Ottawa has shown strength in offense but weaknesses in defense, holding a record of 6-7 this season.

Boston Bruins Analysis

The Boston Bruins are currently on a hot streak, winning three of their previous four games, including a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Calgary Flames. Brad Marchand scored the game-winning goal in overtime, his second of the season. Goalie Joonas Korpisalo has been solid in net, helping to limit opponents to three goals or less in three of their last four games. Unfortunately, defenseman Andrew Peek is currently out with an injury. In terms of power rankings, the Bruins are ranked 30th overall, 28th for offense (scoring an average of 2.43 goals per game), and 22nd for defense (allowing an average of 3.29 goals per game). They currently have a record of 7-7-1. Ottawa has had recent success against Boston, winning two out of their last three matchups.

Boston Bruins Expected to Dominate Ottawa Senators at Home on Saturday

The Boston Bruins have displayed superior performance over the Ottawa Senators in recent matchups, securing victories in four out of their last five encounters, three of which were in front of their home crowd. Boston's goaltenders have consistently limited the Senators to three goals or less in the majority of their recent games at TD Garden and overall. Conversely, the Senators struggled on the road last season, losing 61% of their away games. This season, their road record has not improved, with four losses in their initial five road games. In contrast, the Bruins demonstrated strength at home last season, winning over 58% of their games and maintaining a strong defensive record. Ottawa's defensive statistics have been towards the bottom of the league in recent years and have continued to lag behind in the current season. Considering these factors, it is highly probable that the Boston Bruins will secure a comfortable victory at home on Saturday. Therefore, the recommendation is to support the Bruins in this matchup.

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