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Sens’ Balanced Offense and Stifling Defense Ready to Take On Sabres

Game time: December 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: Canadian Tire Centre — Ottawa, ON

Article updated Dec 30, 5:36 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators are set to go head-to-head with surprisingly low records considering the talent of both teams. The Sabres have a 14-18-4 record and the

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The Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators are set to go head-to-head with surprisingly low records considering the talent of both teams. The Sabres have a 14-18-4 record and the Senators have a 13-18 record, making them the two worst teams in the Atlantic Division. Both teams are looking to turn around their season and this game could be a turning point for either side. The betting lines have Ottawa listed as the favorite at -150 and the line has not budged on the action. With the best NHL Picks available here, now is the best time to take advantage of this showdown and get your winnings!

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sabres +134 | Senators -150

Spread: Sabres +1.5 (-182) | Senators -1.5 (+148)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 60%.

Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have had a season to forget, with their top-heavy offense and defense units holding them back. Key contributors such as Casey Middlestadt and Jeff Skinner have scored 23 goals and 32 assists, however other players have not been able to create much production. The goaltending also shows poor numbers, with a .889 save percentage and 3.31 goals-against average with -6.0 goals saved above average. These factors have combined to a 14-18-4 record, and a 24th ranked offense and 27th ranked defense in the power rankings.

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Ottawa Senators Analysis

Despite having some of the best offensive players on the roster (Tim Stutzle, Drake Batherson, and Claude Giroux), the team has had difficulty in the defensive end, giving up 3.58 goals per game. Joonas Korpisalo has a .890 save percentage and has struggled to make stops with 652 shots against him. Claim the best betting offers available from all the online sportsbooks. The Ottawa Senators are struggling this season, currently ranking #8 in offense with 3.47 goals per game, but have weak numbers on defense, where they are #28 with 3.50 goals allowed per game. The top two lines have been performing well, with Tim Stutzle, Drake Batherson and Claude Giroux having a combined total of 30 goals and 60 assists, however the defensive end has been lacking. The goaltending has been inconsistent, with Joonas Korpisalo having a .890 save percentage. Claim the best betting offers available from all the online sportsbooks.

Senators Ready to Take Charge of Matchup with Balanced Offense and Stifling Defense

The Senators have the edge in this matchup, averaging 3.39 goals per game compared to the Sabres’ 2.97. Their forwards, Tim Stutzle, Claude Giroux, and others, have the potential to find the net at will and generate plenty of open shots. Their defense will be key in limiting the Buffalo offense, with Jake Sanderson and Erik Brannstrom leading the charge to create turnovers and stifle shot attempts. Should Joonas Korpisalo be able to make big saves, the Senators’ are the favored team and should win the game on their home ice.

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SportsJaw Sabres vs Senators archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Sabres vs Senators matchups or learn how our predictions work.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Buffalo Sabres+134 → +130Moved
  • Moneyline · Ottawa Senators-150 → -150Unchanged
  • Spread · Buffalo Sabres+1.5 (-182) → +1.5 (-178)Moved
  • Spread · Ottawa Senators-1.5 (+148) → -1.5 (+156)Moved
  • Total · Over7 (-110) → 7 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under7 (-110) → 7 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Buffalo Sabres
15-22 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ottawa Senators
13-17 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-30T22:36:53.142Z). 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

  • 2023-10-24Buffalo Sabres 6 · Ottawa Senators 4
Final result

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Ottawa Senators defeated Buffalo Sabres 5-1

Ottawa Senators defeated Buffalo Sabres 5-1 on December 31, 2023, a 4-goal decision in the series. Ottawa Senators' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Buffalo Sabres +1.5 (-178) spread, Ottawa Senators covered, while the 6 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 7.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Moneyline · Ottawa Senators -150Win
  • HopkinspicksTotal · Under 7 (-110)Win
  • IroncladlocksTotal · Under 7 (-110)Win
  • BrycetTotal · Under 7 (-110)Win
  • GeorgewMoneyline · Ottawa Senators -150Win
  • MikehuffMoneyline · Buffalo Sabres +133Loss
  • SimonsaysMoneyline · Buffalo Sabres +133Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 7 (-110)Loss
  • BrycetMoneyline · Ottawa Senators -151Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Ottawa Senators -149Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 7 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Ottawa Senators -149Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Ottawa Senators -149Win