Ottawa Senators vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 2/27/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ottawa Senators vs Nashville Predators

Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Bally Sports South

Odds/Point Spread: Senators (+117) Predators (-141)

The Nashville Predators (32-25-2) host the Ottawa Senators (25-27-3) at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Ottawa at +117 while Nashville is at -141. The total has been set at 7.

The Ottawa Senators had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Golden Knights their last time out. Ottawa compiled 6 penalty minutes in this outing. The Senators had a middle of the road showing in this game. Additionally, they had 3 power play opportunities and were able to net 1 goal. In the outing, they netted 3 out of the 33 shots they put on net.

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When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Ottawa Senators have accounted for 184 goals (13th in the league) so far this season and have given up 193. For the current campaign, they have tallied 53 points and their points percentage sits at .482. Ottawa has tallied 196 power play chances and they have added 32 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 16.33%. While playing at even strength, the Senators have given up 151 goals while earning 152 on the offensive side of the ice. Ottawa has attempted 1,795 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.3%. The Senators have seen 1,648 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .883. Ottawa Senators opponents have earned 165 power play tries (26th in pro hockey) and have scored 42 goals in those chances.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Anton Forsberg. The opposition has scored 406 goals versus Forsberg in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 3.08. Forsberg has participated in 150 contests throughout his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .906 in his 7,913 mins guarding the cage. He has accumulated an overall record of 59-65-11 and he was named the starter in 138 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Forsberg has earned 73 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .529. Forsberg has had 4,332 shot attempts taken against him and he has 3,926 total saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Nashville went up against the Ducks in a game where the Predators ended up with the win by a score of 4-2. The Predators had 4 goals of the 29 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this game but weren't able to score a goal.

Nashville has attempted 1,831 shots (10th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.94%, while allowing the opposition 1,795 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 75.94% on the other teams 187 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 89.6%. They have a total of 205 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 18.54%. The Predators have accumulated 144 goals at even strength and 38 goals (17th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 187 goals to be scored by of a combination of 142 goals at even strength and 45 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the Nashville Predators have tallied 182 goals, 66 points, and a points percentage of .559.

For the opposition you will find Juuse Saros patrolling the crease. Saros is sitting with a lifetime mark of 170-116-29 and has played in 332 games. Saros' quality start percentage is 60.6% and he has accumulated 191 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has recorded 9,221 saves out of the 10,052 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .917. Teams are averaging 2.63 goals per contest and he has surrendered 831 goals overall. He has been a starter 315 games and has been on the ice for 18,984 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Ottawa (+117)

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