Overview
The Florida Panthers will head to Ottawa to take on the Senators in this Atlantic Division matchup. This will be the third time these two teams take the ice together, with the series split 1-1.
The Panthers have won three of their last four and have increased their divisional lead to seven points. While the Senators’ season overall is not going that well, they are coming off a big win against the Jets. Take into consideration the Panthers vs Senators Betting Analysis.
Last Game Records
Panthers
- Last Game: Won against the Montreal Canadiens 4-3.
- 43-14-2-4 overall record
Senators
- Last Game: Won against the Winnipeg Jets 5-2.
- 23-36-4-1 overall record
Matchup Information
- 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2022
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Canadian Tire Centre
Panthers vs Senators Betting Analysis
Florida Betting Analysis
According to most sports betting guides, the Florida Panthers are having one of their best seasons in recent years. While they have had success in years past, this year has been dominant as they look to pass the 100 point mark in their divisional standings very soon.
The offense for the Panthers has been great all year. They are averaging 4.06 goals per game, which ranks 1st overall in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Panthers are averaging 3.0 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Panthers are averaging 3.0 goals per game.
Jonathan Huberdeau is on pace to pass his best season in the next few games, with a whole month of hockey left to play. Huberdeau is leading the team with 88 total points, scoring 21 goals, and assisting on 67 others.
Huberdeau has recorded at least a single point in eight of their last ten games. He is currently in third in all of the NHL with his 88 points.
With everything going on in the world, the Panther’s main goaltender, Sergei Bobrovsky, has been taking some time to clear his head mentally. Spencer Knight has been taking the starts and has accumulated a 13-7-1 record, and is giving up 2.89 goals per game.
Ottawa Senators Betting Analysis
The Senators have struggled to find any type of consistency this season. In fact, the Senators have never won more than three games in a row and only won back-to-back games six times.
The offense has been a struggle for the Senators. They are averaging just 2.56 goals per game, which is 28th in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Senators are averaging 2.0 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Senators are averaging 2.8 goals per game.
Brady Tkachuk is the offensive leader for the Senators. He has a team-high 46 total points, scoring 22 goals and assisting on 24 others.
Tim Stutzle is the next closest, with 39 total points. He has recorded at least a point in seven of their last ten games, scoring two goals and assisting on eight others down the stretch.
Anton Forsberg has been the main goaltender for the Senators. He has a record of 15-13-2 and is giving up 2.72 goals per game.
Updates
Aaron Ekblad has been out for about a week now for the Panthers. His status is still out indefinitely, which means someone is going to need to step up big time as he was responsible for 57 total points this season.
The Senators just recently lost Thomas Chabot for the season with a hand injury. Chabot had recorded 34 points up until March 16.
- The Panthers won their moneyline bet in eight of their last ten games.
- Florida was over the total goals in five of their last ten games.
- The Senators won their moneyline bet in four of their last ten games.
- Ottawa was under the total goals in five of their last ten games.
Panthers vs Senators Betting Preview
The NHL betting odds will have the Panthers as the favorite for tonight’s game. Although Bobrovsky has not played in some time, the offense just seems to keep picking up their goaltender and finding ways to win.
While there are times bettors may not go with the NHL expert picks, for this game, the best bet is to take the Florida Panthers. The Panthers are 3-1-0-1 in their last five away games, while the Senators are 2-3 in their last five home games.
Panthers vs Senators Betting Prediction
Bet on the Florida Panthers.
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