Senators vs. Golden Knights Picks, Predictions: Can Ottawa Get Lucky in Vegas?

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Ottawa Senators at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Ottawa is on a 2-9-1 run and lost 5-0 to the San Jose Sharks on Monday. Vegas is 15-4-2 and third in the Western Conference. No. 1 defenseman Thomas Chabot is injured and questionable for the game. The starting goalies are Logan Thompson for Vegas and Cam Talbot for Ottawa.

The Golden Knights are receiving the majority of the early moneyline wagers. Vegas is trading as low as -255 via PointsBet and as high as +230 through DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbooks. The total is at 6.5 and the Over is drawing the money.

Senators vs. Golden Knights is a game that Ottawa should win.

Golden Knights win in regulation (-142) and I prefer to pay extra vig in this market. Vegas is a class above Ottawa. Ottawa is 1-5-1 on the road in 2022-23 and Vegas has only surrendered 16 goals through nine home games.

Golden Knights are expected to limit the Senators on Wednesday. The Under has hit in five consecutive Ottawa games. The early money is coming in on the Over at 6.5 goals.

Drake Batherson has returned to the No. 1 line with Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk. The trio has been driving possession at five-on-five with a 59.1 Corsi For percentage. Baterson, Stuttle, and T kachuck have combined for 74.9 shot attempts per 60 minutes in 2022-23.

Senators vs. Golden Knights is on 11/23/2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET.