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Game time: March 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET

Venue: PPG Paints Arena — Pittsburgh, PA

Article updated Mar 30, 6:16 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In a matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Senators are currently in a stronger position with a record of 39-28-5 and holding the top wild card

Game outlook

In a matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Senators are currently in a stronger position with a record of 39-28-5 and holding the top wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. In contrast, the Penguins are struggling with a record of 29-34-11 and the second-worst record in the Metropolitan Division. The Senators are favored to win with opening odds of -135 that have remained steady. If you're looking for NHL predictions to help with your handicapping, consider checking out our Senators vs Penguins prediction for insight on who may come out on top in this game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Senators -135 | Penguins +120

Spread: Senators -1.5 (+185) | Penguins +1.5 (-225)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 57%.

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators have had a successful season despite offensive struggles, averaging 2.92 goals per game. Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson have been standout performers with 41 goals and 88 assists between them, while the rest of the offense has faced challenges. The defense has been a strong point for the team, allowing only 2.87 goals per game and showing depth with players like Thomas Chabot, Nick Jensen, Jake Sanderson, and Artem Zub contributing to defensive success. Goaltender Anton Fosberg's performance will be crucial moving forward, as he looks to improve his save percentage and goals-against average. Despite being ranked 20th in offense and 13th in defense, the Senators have achieved a record of 8-4 this season.

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Pittsburgh Penguins Analysis

The Pittsburgh Penguins are experiencing a challenging season, particularly in terms of their offensive performance. Despite notable contributions from Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell, the team is struggling to score goals, averaging only 2.92 per game. Their offense appears to be top-heavy, with only a few players contributing significantly. On the defensive end, the team is allowing an average of 3.62 goals per game, with recent games showing a concerning trend of 17 goals allowed in the last three matchups. While Matt Grzelcyk and Kris Letang have shown promising defensive performances, the rest of the defensive unit is struggling to prevent opponents from finding scoring opportunities. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic has also faced challenges, with a save percentage of .892 and a goals-against average of 3.19. Overall, the Penguins are ranked 9th in power rankings, but their offensive and defensive rankings are relatively low at 19th and 31st, respectively. Their overall record stands at 29-34-11, with recent matchups against Ottawa resulting in a 8-4 record.

Ottawa Senators Strategize to Secure Playoff Spot Against Struggling Penguins

The Ottawa Senators are focused on securing a playoff spot and gaining control of the game early on against the Pittsburgh Penguins. With the Penguins allowing 17 goals in their last three games, the Senators aim to capitalize on their offensive opportunities by utilizing players like Tim Stutzle, Drake Batherson, and the rest of the forward unit to create scoring chances through quick passing and strategic puck movement. Defensively, Ottawa's strong record of allowing only 2.87 goals per game is expected to be maintained by players like Thomas Chabot, Jake Sanderson, and the defensive unit, who will work to limit the Penguins' offensive plays and support goaltender Anton Forsberg in making key saves. To ensure success on the road, it is advisable to consider taking the Senators money line as the favored team.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Ottawa Senators-135 → -150Moved
  • Moneyline · Pittsburgh Penguins+120 → +130Moved
  • Spread · Ottawa Senators-1.5 (+173) → -1.5 (+165)Moved
  • Spread · Pittsburgh Penguins+1.5 (-214) → +1.5 (-192)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Ottawa Senators
8-4 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Pittsburgh Penguins
5-6 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-03-30T10:16:14.208Z). 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

  • 2025-01-11Ottawa Senators 5 · Pittsburgh Penguins 0
  • 2024-12-14Pittsburgh Penguins 2 · Ottawa Senators 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Ottawa Senators 1-0

Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Ottawa Senators 1-0 on March 30, 2025, a 1-goal decision in the series. Pittsburgh Penguins' strongest period was the overtime, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Ottawa Senators -1.5 (+165) spread, Pittsburgh Penguins covered, while the 1 combined goal finished under the recorded total of 6.

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Tipster picks

  • Sammy52Moneyline · Ottawa Senators -135Loss
  • MackintoshMoneyline · Pittsburgh Penguins +120Win
  • JtphamMoneyline · Pittsburgh Penguins +120Win
  • GeauxtigersTotal · Under 6 (-110)Win
  • MrpinkMoneyline · Pittsburgh Penguins +120Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Ottawa Senators -131Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Ottawa Senators -131Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss