Senators Look to Turn Around Season Against Blues After Coaching Changes
The Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues will face each other in a game in which both teams are looking to turn around their respective, lackluster seasons. The Senators have
Game outlook
The Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues will face each other in a game in which both teams are looking to turn around their respective, lackluster seasons. The Senators have a record of 11-12 and sit in last place in the Atlantic Division, while the Blues have a 13-14-1 record and have plummeted to sixth place in the Central Division. The Blues have also recently fired head coach Craig Berube. This game could be an interesting one to watch, as both teams look to improve on their respective records. Ottawa is the betting favorite opening at -113 with line movement being static leading up to the game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Senators -113 | Blues +100
Spread: Senators -1.5 (+207) | Blues +1.5 (-246)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 53%.
Ottawa Senators
Despite a strong offensive output, the Ottawa Senators have encountered a difficult season, standing at 11-12. Their offense, led by Brady Tkachuk, Claude Giroux, Drake Batherson and Vladimir Tarasenko, averages 3.55 goals per game, but their defense has allowed 3.18 points per game, resulting in a 15th overall ranking. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has been ineffective with a .900 save percentage and a -1.7 goals saved above average. Along with the top pair of Jakob Chychrun and Jake Sanderson's 2.2 defensive point shares, Ottawa must improve its defense to reach success.