Penguins vs. Senators Free Pick
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (The Spread) – With key players out for both teams, the Penguins and Senators will clash in Ottawa tonight at 7:30PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Penguins as –134 money line favorites over the Senators, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5.5 goals. Pittsburgh enters the day with a 17-10-4 overall record and is 9-7-2 on the road, while Ottawa is 14-14-4 overall and 7-7-1 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Senators opened as +110 money line underdogs and are now anywhere between +105 and +125 depending on the sports book. The Penguins opened at –130 but their odds have now reached as high as –140 at some places. The over/under total hasn’t budged since opening at 5.5 goals.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,200-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 78% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Senators. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NHL FREE PICK: Take the over. According to latest NHL trends, the over is 5-1 in the last six meetings between these two teams in Ottawa and 7-2 in the last nine meetings overall. The over is also 5-1 in the Senators’ last six games versus the Atlantic and 9-2 in their last 11 games versus the Eastern Conference. The over is also 4-1 in Ottawa’s last five home games and 10-3 in its last 13 games playing on one days rest.
FRIDAY NHL FREE PICK: PENGUINS/SENATORS OVER 5.5
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