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Senators Favored as Blackhawks Look to Even Up Series in Tuesday Night Matchup

The Chicago Blackhawks will be facing the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday night in an effort to even up their series. The Blackhawks, with a record of 23-46-11, are coming off a recent loss to Winnipeg, while the Senators, boasting a record of 44-30-6, are coming off a win against Philadelphia. Chicago has historically performed well against Ottawa, with an 8-1-1 record in their last 10 games. However, the Senators currently lead the two-game season series 1-0. Ottawa is the betting favorite with odds opening at -300. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this Blackhawks vs. Senators matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blackhawks +255 | Senators -298
• Spread: Blackhawks +1.5 (-105) | Senators -1.5 (-115)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 75%.

Chicago vs Ottawa Stats

Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks recently suffered a loss to Winnipeg after a victory over Boston. They are set to face the Canadiens on Monday night and the Senators on Tuesday in hopes of securing a win. Chicago averages 2.71 goals per game and scored four goals on 32 shots in their last game. Top performers include Connor Bedard with 63 points, Ryan Donato with 61 points, and Teuvo Teravainen with 57 points. The team is struggling defensively, giving up an average of 3.58 goals per game and allowing five goals in their last game. Goalie Spencer Knight has a record of 4-8-2 with a 3.20 GAA and .893 save percentage. With a power ranking of 32, Chicago is ranked 28th in offense, 31st in defense, and currently holds a record of 24-46-11 this season.

Ottawa Senators Analysis

The Ottawa Senators recently bounced back from a loss to Columbus with wins over Montreal and Philadelphia. They will aim to continue their winning streak in their upcoming game on Tuesday, where they will face off against their opponents. The team averages 2.90 goals per game and scored four goals in their last game on 25 shots. Leading the team in points are Tim Stutzle with 75 points, Drake Batherson with 64 points, and Jake Sanderson with 55 points. Defensively, Ottawa is giving up 2.79 goals per game, ranking ninth in the league. In their previous game, they allowed three goals and will need to improve defensively to secure the win. Goaltender Anton Forsberg saved 29 out of 32 shots faced. Ridly Greig is currently listed as questionable for the upcoming game. In terms of power rankings, Ottawa is ranked 18th overall and is 21st in offense, scoring an average of 2.91 goals per game. They are ranked 9th in defense, giving up an average of 2.81 points per game. In their last three matchups against Chicago, Ottawa went 2-1-0.

Ottawa Senators on Fire as Chicago Blackhawks Struggle

The Ottawa Senators are currently on a hot streak, having won five of their last six games. Their offensive performance has been particularly impressive, scoring a total of 13 goals in their last three home games. Additionally, Ottawa has been successful on special teams, converting over 22 percent of their power play opportunities. In contrast, the Chicago Blackhawks have struggled lately, losing four of their last six games. They have had difficulty on the defensive end, allowing a total of 12 goals in their last three games. Chicago is ranked 13th in the league in penalty kills. Although they have shown strength on special teams, converting over 24 percent of their power play chances, they may have trouble generating offense against a strong defensive team like the Senators. With Ottawa's recent success and strong defensive play, it is advisable to bet on the Senators to cover the puck line in this matchup.

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