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Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Rogers Arena — Vancouver, BC

Article updated Dec 21, 2:21 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Ottawa Senators will take on the Vancouver Canucks in a cross-conference matchup on Saturday, December 21 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The Canucks currently hold a

Game outlook

The Ottawa Senators will take on the Vancouver Canucks in a cross-conference matchup on Saturday, December 21 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The Canucks currently hold a five-game winning streak against the Senators, with a previous victory of 4-3 in November. Vancouver is favored in the betting odds, opening at -130 and currently at -126. Will the Canucks sweep Ottawa once again? Find out more about this Senators vs. Canucks prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Senators +110 | Canucks -126

Spread: Senators +1.5 (-240) | Canucks -1.5 (+200)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vancouver will win straight-up is 56%.

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators have been on a hot streak, winning five consecutive games and only losing three out of their last 12 matchups overall. Their latest victory came in a 3-2 overtime win against the Calgary Flames, with Brady Tkachuk scoring the game-winning goal. Goalie Linus Ullmark has been in top form, posting a 2.37 GAA and .916 save percentage. The Senators are set to face the Canucks next, with Ullmark expected to be in goal. Currently ranked 16th in power rankings, Ottawa boasts the 14th best offense and 9th best defense in the league. They hold a season record of 17-13-2. Don't forget to take advantage of the best sports betting promos.

Vancouver Canucks Analysis

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The Vancouver Canucks have been struggling lately, winning only two of their last seven games. They lost consecutive games to the Utah Hockey Club and the Vegas Golden Knights. Goalie Kevin Lankinen has a 2.50 GAA and .912 save percentage this season, while Thatcher Demko is expected to start the next game with a 3.18 GAA and .887 save percentage. The Canucks are ranked 10th in power rankings, with the offense scoring an average of 3.09 points per game and the defense giving up the same amount. They have an overall record of 16-10-6. Ottawa has won their last three matchups against Vancouver. To increase their chances of winning, the Canucks may want to consider the help of experienced hockey handicappers.

Linus Ullmark's stellar play presents betting opportunity against struggling Canucks

If Linus Ullmark is chosen as the starting goaltender, I am inclined to select the Senators at plus money. Ullmark has been demonstrating exceptional performance as a goaltender within the NHL in recent weeks, registering two shutouts in his past five starts and conceding only five goals in the remaining three games. Conversely, the Canucks' offense has been struggling, scoring just seven goals in their previous four games. Meanwhile, the Senators have consistently scored three goals in each of their last four matches. With Thatcher Demko still working on regaining form after an extended absence of eight months, I perceive the Senators as having a favorable opportunity to defy expectations and emerge victorious in this upcoming game.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Ottawa Senators+112 → +115Moved
  • Moneyline · Vancouver Canucks-130 → -130Unchanged
  • Spread · Ottawa Senators+1.5 (-240) → +1.5 (-223)Moved
  • Spread · Vancouver Canucks-1.5 (+190) → -1.5 (+185)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Ottawa Senators
8-4 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-6-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Vancouver Canucks
2-10 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-21T19:21:32.355Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-23Vancouver Canucks 4 · Ottawa Senators 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ottawa Senators defeated Vancouver Canucks 5-4

Ottawa Senators defeated Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on December 21, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. Ottawa Senators' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Ottawa Senators +1.5 (-223) spread, Ottawa Senators covered, while the 9 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

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Tipster picks

  • BillywatersMoneyline · Vancouver Canucks -130Loss