Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 3/5/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Senators (-145) Blackhawks (+125)

United Center is the site where the Chicago Blackhawks (19-35-7) will try to defeat the Ottawa Senators (30-25-5) on Wednesday. The moneyline on this game has the Senators at -145 and the Blackhawks are coming in at +125. The total has been set at 6.5.

The Ottawa Senators had a decent effort after finishing in a 4-4 tie against the Capitals in their previous contest . The Senators had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in this game. In the game, they converted 4 out of the 37 shots they launched. Additionally, they had 7 chances on the power play and scored 2 goals. Ottawa garnered 13 penalty mins in this outing.

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At even strength, the Senators have surrendered 130 goals while having 122 on the offensive side of the ice. Ottawa Senators opponents have earned 179 power play opportunities (13th in pro hockey) and have tallied 41 goals in those attempts. Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Ottawa Senators have racked up 169 goals (23rd in the league) so far this season and have allowed 171. Ottawa has tried 1,785 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.5%. For the current campaign, they sit with 65 points and their points % is .542. The Senators have had 1,708 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .900. Ottawa comes into the game with 200 power play opportunities and they have scored 47 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 23.50%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Linus Ullmark. The opposition has scored 671 goals against Ullmark in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 2.80. Ullmark has been involved in 276 games during his NHL career. His save percentage sits at .918 for his 14,355 minutes on the ice. He has earned an overall mark of 151-84-26 and he has started in 266 games. In his career, Ullmark has 171 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .643. Ullmark has seen 8,148 shot attempts against him and has recorded 7,477 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, Chicago played the Kings in a matchup where the Blackhawks earned a victory by a mark of 5-1. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Blackhawks had 5 goals out of the 19 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have tallied 168 goals, 45 points, as well as a points percentage of .369. They have allowed 212 goals to be scored by of a combination of 179 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks are sitting with 131 goals at even strength and 37 goals (18th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 143 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 25.87%. Chicago has attempted 1,504 shots (32nd in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.17%, while allowing the opposition 1,944 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 81.25% on the other teams 176 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 89.1%.

For the opposition you are expected to see Petr Mrazek between the pipes. The opposition is averaging 3.08 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,124 goals altogether. Mrazek's quality start rate comes in at 51.0% and he has made 200 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He got the starting nod in 392 contests and has played 21,883 minutes. Mrazek has accumulated a career mark of 178-174-40 and has participated in 423 contests. He has recorded 10,812 stops out of the 11,936 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .906.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago (+125)

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