Boston Bruins at Ottawa Senators odds, lines, picks and best bets

The Boston Bruins (20-4-6) visit the Ottawa Senators (12-17-1) at Canadian Tire Centre at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Bruins at Senators will see Tuukka Rask vs. Anders Nilsson. Rak had won six games in a row before losing to Chicago Blackhawks Thursday. Nilsson replaced injured Craig Anderson in Saturday's loss to Philadelphia Flyers. Marcus Hogberg was recalled from Belleville of the AHL Monday.

Boston Bruins are 8-1-0-2 in their last 10 games. Ottawa Senators are 4-6-4 and coming off a 4 -3 loss to the Flyers. Boston has won both meetings between the two this season. Patrice Bergeron may be back for Boston. The Bruins won 10 straight head-to-head meetings dating back to December 2017. The first two games of the season were played to either side of Monday's projected total of 5.5 goals.

Boston Bruins at Ottawa Senators is a bettor's favourite. Esten’s NHL betting record is 110-91.