Predators vs Senators Prediction

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Predators vs Senators Prediction

The Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at the Canadien Tire Centre. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Predators vs Senators prediction.

Predators Look to Bounce Back

The Predators faced off against a smoking-hot Edmonton Oilers team and they didn’t look good. The offense only scored one goal while the defense gave up four goals on the way to the defeat. Nashville on the season is averaging 2.98 goals while their defense is giving up 3.1 goals per game. The offense is ranked 18th while the defense is ranked 17th. Filip Forsberg has had a strong season scoring 23 goals and adding 27 assists so far this season. 

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

  • Roman Josi has scored at least one goal in three of the Predators' last four games at Canadian Tire Centre.
  • Roman Josi has recorded at least one point in seven of the Predators' last eight games at Canadian Tire Centre.
  • Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in five of the Predators' last six night games.
  • Michael McCarron recorded an equal-career-high two goals in his last game against the Senators.

Senators Defense is an Issue

The Senators have had some struggles this season and they are coming off a loss in the last game. In the last game against the New York Rangers, the Senators scored two goals but the defense gave up seven goals on the way to the defeat. The Senators on the season are averaging 3.33 goals while their defense is giving up 3.67 goals per game. The offense is ranked 11th while the defense is ranked 30th. Tim Stützle has scored 10 goals and added 35 assists. 

Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts

  • Joshua Norris has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances against Central Division opponents at Canadian Tire Centre.
  • Joshua Norris has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances against Central Division opponents at Canadian Tire Centre.
  • Tim Stuetzle has recorded at least one assist in five of the Senators' last six games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
  • Ridly Greig ranks 1st amongst rookies for Plus/Minus (+15) this season.

Predators vs Senators Betting Prediction 

The Senators defense has been awful this season, giving up 3.67 goals per game and they are going to really struggle in this game. The Predators are averaging only 2.98 goals per game but they are going to go over that here. The Predators are going to score at least four or five goals and that is going to be the difference here as Nashville is going to get the job done. Back the Predators on the puck line.

Shane’s PickPredators -1.5

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.