Senators @ Bruins: NHL Game Preview and Betting Analysis
The Boston Bruins host the Ottawa Senators at the TD Garden tonight at 7pm. The two teams have had a fairly similar season and stand next to each other in the Atlantic Division rankings, with the Senators in fourth place and the Bruins in fifth, both on 52 points. The two teams met just a few days ago on January 18th, and it was a close encounter, with the Senators needing a shootout goal from Tim Stutzle to defeat the Bruins 6-5 after overtime.
Both teams will be looking to get a victory over their rivals and move one step closer to the playoffs. Some of the players to watch are the Senators’ Tim Stutzle, who not only won the game for them a few days ago but is also the team’s point leader, and the Bruins’ leader and captain, Brad Marchand.
Spread
- The previous game between these two teams on January 18th had the Senators as favorites, with a 1.5-goal spread. However, that game took place in Ottawa.
- The Bruins are 16-30 against the spread this season, while the Senators are 18-26.
- The Bruins have a 14-7-3 record at home this season, while the Senators are 12-11-2 away from home. This may tilt the spread balance in favor of the Bruins
Moneyline
- Bruins -130
- Senators +105
Total
- The total betting odds for the game is at 5.5 goals.
- Over their last 10 games, the Boston Bruins have been six times OVER and four times UNDER.
- Ottawa Senators have been once OVER and nine times UNDER in the past ten games.
- The Bruins have scored 3.2 goals per game and let in 3.8 goals per game in their last 10 games, while the Senators have scored 2 and let in 2.5.
Senators vs Bruins Betting Trends
- Boston is 3-7-0 over their last 10 games, while Ottawa is 5-5-0
- Both teams have a 4-6-0 against-the-spread record over their past 10 games.
- The Bruins are 6 times over and 4 times under in their past 10 tames, with 4 overs in a row. The Senators are 1 time over and 9 times under, with 2 under in a row.
- The Bruins are 8-2-0 at home in their last 10 games. The Senators are 4-6-0 away in their last 10 games.
- They’ve played each other twice this season. The Senators won both, one in overtime and the other after a shootout.
Senators vs Bruins Injury Reports
Ottawa Senators
- David Perron (Left Wing), back injury, out until at least January 25th
- Linus Ullmark (Goalie), back injury, may be fit in time for the game
- Travis Hamonic (Defender), lower-body injury, out until at least January 25th
- Noach Gregor (Center), lower-body injury, out until at least January 25th
- Cole Reinhardt (Left Wing), upper-body injury, day-to-day
Boston Bruins
- Cole Koepke (Left Wing), upper-body injury) dy-to-day
- Charlie McAvoy (Defender), upper-body injury, day-to-day
Senators vs Bruins Predictions and Picks
The Boston Bruins will host the Ottawa Senators on Thursday evening, in what promises to be a close game. The Senators won both matches between the two teams this season, but they needed overtime and a shootout. The fact that they eventually got the job done each time may give them the mental edge over the Bruins, but the game being played in Boston may also affect the outcome. Given both their odds, betting on the Senators may be a smart move. No matter who you bet on, make sure to do it responsibly.