Senators vs. Blackhawks betting preview

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The Ottawa Senators (44-30-6) are heavily favored when they host the Chicago Blackhawks (24-46-11) on Tuesday, April 15. The Senators are -270 on the moneyline to win against the Blackhawks (+220) in the game, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Senators to win vs Blackhawks -270

Bet $20, Payout $27.41

Senators vs. Blackhawks Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Senators (-270)
  • Underdog: Blackhawks (+220)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Senators vs. Blackhawks Quick Facts

  • Ottawa and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 30 of 80 games this season.
  • Chicago’s games have gone over 6.5 goals in 38 of 81 chances this season.
  • These two clubs combine to average 5.6 goals per game, 0.9 less than the over/under set for this match.
  • These two clubs concede 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this game’s over/under.

Senators Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Senators Season Stat Insights

  • The Senators’ 2.9 average goals per game add up to 232 total, which makes them the 21st-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
  • Ottawa has conceded the ninth-fewest goals in league play this season, 223 (2.8 per game).
  • Their goal differential (+9) ranks them 14th in the league.
  • The 59 power-play goals Ottawa has put up this season have come on 258 chances, third-best in the NHL.
  • The Senators’ offense has the NHL’s 14th-ranked power-play conversion rate (22.87%).
  • Ottawa’s offense has scored nine shorthanded goals this season (fifth among all teams).
  • The Senators kill 78.03% of their opponent’s power plays, the 17th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Senators’ players win 52.9% of their faceoffs to rank fourth in the NHL.
  • Ottawa has a 9.9% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 25th in the league.
  • The Senators have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 25.7 hits and 15.5 blocked shots per game.

Senators Moneyline

  • Ottawa has won 28 of its 48 games as a favorite this season.
  • In one matches with moneyline odds lower than -270, the Senators have won every time.
  • Ottawa has a 73.0% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline odds.

Senators Leaders

  • Tim Stutzle: 23 goals and 52 assists
  • Drake Batherson: 23 goals and 41 assists
  • Jake Sanderson: 11 goals and 45 assists
  • Linus Ullmark: 24-14-3 record, .911 save percentage, 107 goals conceded

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Blackhawks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Blackhawks Season Stats Insights

  • The Blackhawks have scored 220 goals this season (2.7 per game) to rank 26th in the NHL.
  • Chicago’s 289 total goals conceded (3.6 per game) rank 31st in the NHL.
  • Their -69 goal differential ranks 31st in the league.
  • Chicago has scored 46 power-play goals this season (19th in the NHL) on 186 chances.
  • The Blackhawks’ power-play conversion rate (24.73%) is ninth-best in the league.
  • Chicago has scored six shorthanded goals this season (14th in league).
  • The Blackhawks’ 13th-ranked penalty kill rate is 79.91%.
  • The Blackhawks have the NHL’s 31st-ranked faceoff win rate (44.9%).
  • Chicago’s collective 11.1% shooting percentage ranks 11th in the league.
  • The Blackhawks have not had a shutout victory yet this season.

Blackhawks Moneyline Insights

  • The Blackhawks have secured an upset victory in 23, or 29.5%, of the 78 games they have played as an underdog this season.
  • Chicago is 3-23 when it is the underdog by +220 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline implies a 31.2% chance of victory for the Blackhawks.

Blackhawks Leaders

  • Connor Bedard: 21 goals and 43 assists
  • Ryan Donato: 31 goals and 30 assists
  • Teuvo Teravainen: 15 goals and 43 assists
  • Spencer Knight: 16-16-3 record, .900 save percentage, 97 goals conceded
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