Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 12/9/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

The Ottawa Senators (10-10-0) are traveling to Little Caesars Arena on Saturday where they will take on the Detroit Red Wings (14-7-3).

The Ottawa Senators were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-2 victory against the Rangers in their previous game. The Senators had a solid offensive output and it showed in the victory. In the game, they finished 6 of the 36 shots they launched. Additionally, they had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to score. Ottawa earned 13 penalty minutes for this game.

Ottawa Senators opponents have earned 68 power play opportunities (32nd in professional hockey) and have come away with 18 goals in those chances. The Senators have had 612 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .894. Ottawa has tried 652 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.6%. While playing at even strength, the Senators have conceded 47 goals while scoring 54 of their own. Ottawa comes into the game with 85 power play opportunities and they have added 15 goals out of those chances, earning them a rate of 17.65%. For the current season, they sit with 20 points and their points percentage sits at .500. When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Ottawa Senators have racked up 69 goals (27th in the National Hockey League) this season and have conceded 65.

The player between the pipes for this game is Joonas Korpisalo. Opponents have tallied 651 goals against Korpisalo in his pro career and his goals against average is 3.03. Korpisalo has been in goal for 234 games over the course of his professional hockey career. His save percentage is at .904 during his 12,881 minutes in the crease. He has an overall mark of 99-87-25 and he has gotten the start in 213 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Korpisalo has compiled 106 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .498. Korpisalo has seen 6,749 shot attempts against him and has recorded 6,098 saves.

In their last game, Detroit faced the Sabres in a matchup where the Red Wings ended up with the victory by a mark of 5-3. The Red Wings tallied 5 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 chances on the power play in this one and netted 1 out of those tries.

On the campaign, the Detroit Red Wings have earned a total of 91 goals, 31 points, as well as a points percentage of .646. They have allowed 71 goals to be scored by way of 51 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they were shorthanded. The Red Wings are sitting with 67 goals at even strength and 24 goals (4th in the league) while on the power play. They have recorded 102 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 23.53%. Detroit has taken 722 shots (22nd in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 12.60%, while allowing their opponents 733 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 78.02% on the other teams 91 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.3%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Ville Husso protecting the net. The opposition is averaging 2.99 goals per game and he has surrendered 361 goals in total. Husso's percentage of quality starts comes out to 50.0% and he has made 61 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has made the start in 122 games and has been on the ice for 7,255 mins. Husso has accrued a career record of 68-39-15 and has participated in 126 contests. He has gathered 3,349 saves out of the 3,710 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .903.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit

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