How to Pick the Senators vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 7

Published 11:50 am Friday, December 6, 2024

Before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET in Saturday’s game between the Ottawa Senators and the Nashville Predators, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to make a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.

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Senators vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

  • Ottawa and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals 14 times this season.
  • A total of 10 of Nashville’s games have finished with over 5.5 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • These two teams are conceding a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.8 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Senators Moneyline: -123

  • The Senators have won 42.9% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (6-8).
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter, Ottawa has compiled a 5-6 record (winning 45.5% of its games).
  • The Senators have a 55.2% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +103

  • Nashville is looking for its first win as the moneyline underdog this season (in 10 opportunities).
  • The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of +103 or longer (in nine chances).
  • Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 49.3% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Ottawa 4, Nashville 2

Senators Points Leaders

  • One of Ottawa’s top offensive players this season is Tim Stutzle, who has recorded 30 points in 25 games.
  • Brady Tkachuk has 13 goals and 14 assists for Ottawa to compile 27 total points (1.1 per game).
  • Drake Batherson has created 27 points for Ottawa in 25 games this season, netting a goal on 16.7% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 18 assists.
  • In the 16 games Linus Ullmark has played this season, his save percentage is .891, 45th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has recorded 16 assists and seven goals in 27 games, good for 23 points.
  • Filip Forsberg is a key contributor for Nashville, with 17 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and provided eight assists in 27 games.
  • Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has 14 points, courtesy of five goals (fifth on team) and nine assists (second).
  • Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 6-11-5 this season, collecting 578 saves and giving up 57 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .910 save percentage (16th in the league).

Senators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/30/2024 Kings L 5-2 Away -101
12/1/2024 Ducks L 4-3 Away -166
12/5/2024 Red Wings W 2-1 Home -184
12/7/2024 Predators Home -123
12/8/2024 Islanders Home
12/11/2024 Ducks Home
12/13/2024 Hurricanes Away

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/30/2024 Wild L 3-2 Away +122
12/4/2024 Maple Leafs L 3-2 Away +118
12/5/2024 Canadiens L 3-0 Away -131
12/7/2024 Senators Away +103
12/10/2024 Flames Home
12/12/2024 Stars Away
12/14/2024 Avalanche Away

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Ottawa vs. Nashville Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Ottawa, Ontario
  • Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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