Senators Favored to Win Against Blackhawks in Thursday Matchup as Both Teams Fight for Playoff Spot
On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators, both currently in 15th place in their respective conferences, will face off in Ottawa. Chicago is coming off a
Game outlook
On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators, both currently in 15th place in their respective conferences, will face off in Ottawa. Chicago is coming off a two-game winning streak, while Ottawa also has back-to-back wins. Both teams are on the brink of being eliminated from postseason contention. Chicago will be missing several key players due to injuries. Ottawa is the betting favorite for the game. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting matchup between these two teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blackhawks +168 | Senators -199
Spread: Blackhawks +1.5 (-147) | Senators -1.5 (+125)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 67%.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are currently struggling with their offensive and defensive performance in the NHL, ranking at the bottom in goals for, shots per game, face-off percentage, and power play efficiency. Rookie Connor Bedard is leading the team in goals, assists, and points, while Jason Dickinson and Philipp Kurashev are also making significant contributions. The team's goals against average and penalty kill unit are also below average. Goalie Petr Mrazek's stats are relatively average. Despite these challenges, the team has a power ranking of 27 and a disappointing record of 21-46-5 this season.