Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, 11/23/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Canucks (-152) Senators (+126)

Canadian Tire Centre is where the Ottawa Senators (8-9-1) will try to beat the Vancouver Canucks (9-6-3) on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Canucks at -152 and the Senators are at +126. The over/under has been set at 6.

The Vancouver Canucks had a rough game after their 4-3 loss against the Rangers in their previous game. Vancouver garnered 6 penalty mins for this matchup. They also had 3 power play attempts but didn't get a goal. The Canucks were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in the loss. While out there on the ice, they converted 3 of the 24 shots they tried.

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When at even strength, the Canucks let the opposition score 48 goals while getting 46 of their own. Vancouver Canucks opponents have totaled 53 power play tries (23rd in hockey) and have tallied 10 goals in those attempts. When talking about their scoring capabilities, the Vancouver Canucks have notched 57 goals (16th in the league) for the year and have conceded 58. Vancouver has tried 503 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.3%. For the season, they have earned 21 points and their points percentage comes in at .583. The Canucks have had 499 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .884. Vancouver has accounted for 53 power play chances and they have notched 11 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 20.75%.

The player in the crease for this game is Kevin Lankinen. Lankinen has participated in 125 contests during his professional hockey career. He has an overall record of 53-46-14 and he has gotten the start in 114 games. Opponents have been able to score 355 goals against Lankinen in his career and his average for goals against per game is 3.39. Lankinen has had 3,726 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,371 saves. His save percentage is .905 in his 6,282 minutes played. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Lankinen has tallied 59 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .518.

In their last game, Ottawa faced the Oilers in a game where the Senators took a loss by a final of 5-2. The Senators scored 2 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 power play opportunities in this outing but didn't score a goal.

For the season, the Ottawa Senators have accounted for 57 goals, 17 points, as well as a points percentage of .472. They have permitted 58 goals to be scored by of a combination of 46 goals at even strength and 12 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Senators have earned 41 goals at even strength and 16 goals (5th in hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 60 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 26.67%. Ottawa has taken 579 shots (10th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.84%, while allowing the other team 486 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 77.36% on their opponents 53 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 88.1%.

For the opposition you will find Linus Ullmark in the crease. Ullmark has earned a career mark of 142-78-24 and has played in 258 games. Ullmark's quality start percentage sits at 62.9% and he has made 156 quality starts in his NHL career. He has accrued 6,962 saves out of the 7,590 shots tried, giving him a rate of .917. Opponents are averaging 2.63 goals per game and he has relinquished 628 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 248 games and has accumulated 14,313 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Ottawa (+126)

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