Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

The Ottawa Senators (33-31-5) open a 2-game road trip against the Pittsburgh Penguins (34-25-10) Monday. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Senators vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Senators remain in the mix for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but they have slipped 7 points out of the final wild-card spot in 12th place. Ottawa has done itself no favors lately, picking up just 1 out of a possible 10 points in the past 5 games (0-4-1).

The Penguins have dropped 3 straight games, including back-to-back losses in New York against the Rangers by a combined 10-2 score.

These teams split a home-and-home set on Jan. 18-20. The Senators won 5-4 in OT on home ice on Jan. 18 and the Pens picked up a 4-1 victory at PPG Paints Arena on Jan. 20.