The 2022-23 NHL season is off and running, and there is a full slate of games on the schedule on Wednesday night. Here is a look at a game so you can make a Senators vs Golden Knights score prediction when looking at NHL odds.
Ottawa Senators vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Senators vs Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators come into this game with an overall record of just 6-11-1 on the year, picking up just 13 points. It’s still early in the season, but the Senators are already buried in the NHL standings in the Atlantic Division.
Vegas has been one of the best NHL teams in the league this season, as they have racked up 31 points through the first 20 games. The Golden Knights have lost three of their last five games to cool off a bit, but this is still a solid roster.
There are a ton of games to look at on Wednesday night, but this will be one of the best opportunities to make NHL picks.
Ottawa Senators vs. Vegas Golden Knights Odds Breakdown
It’s important to look at the betting odds before starting to put together your Senators vs Golden Knights score prediction. Vegas is a pretty big betting favorite on the moneyline for this matchup, as the odds are at -245.
In this game, you can also look at betting on the puck line, and Vegas is at -1.5 (+110). The over/under is another solid betting option, and that line is set at 6.5 total goals.
Ottawa Senators vs. Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
This is the second game of the season on the NHL schedule between the Ottawa Senators and the Vegas Golden Knights. It was Vegas that went to Ottawa and picked up a 5-4 win in the first meeting of the year.
Ottawa Senators Preview
Looking at the NHL injury report is always important when checking out a matchup, and the Senators have had to deal with plenty of injuries this year. The Senators score over 3.1 goals per game this season, and they have done a ton of damage on the power play.
Ottawa is led in scoring by Brady Tkachuk, as he has dished out 15 assists while also scoring seven goals. It will take a big offensive effort in this game if the Senators keep up with the explosive Golden Knights.
Getting defensive stops has been a problem for this team at times, as they are allowing nearly 3.6 goals per game. Ottawa will have to be solid on defense, and they also must find a way to control the puck when they have it.
Vegas Golden Knights Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights stats are pretty impressive to look at, especially when you are focusing on the offense. Vegas is averaging 3.65 goals per game this season while holding opponents to just 2.55 goals against.
Jack Eichel has some impressive NHL player stats this year for Vegas, as he leads the team with ten goals and 24 total points. Vegas is a team that is tough to stop when they get on the power play, and limiting penalties will be a huge key for Ottawa in this matchup.
Vegas has been giving up some goals of late, and that will be a big key in this game for the Golden Knights. This team has allowed 11 power-play goals this season, and they have to find a way to be solid on the penalty kill in this matchup.
Ottawa Senators vs. Vegas Golden Knights Pick and Prediction
After looking at all the information above, it becomes easier to make a Senators vs Golden Knights score prediction. Vegas already beat Ottawa earlier this season, and now this game will be played at home for the Golden Knights.
Don’t expect a ton of scoring in this one, as not all NHL games are played the same. In the end, it’s going to be the Golden Knights that come away with a big win by two goals in this game to cover the puck line.
- Final Score Prediction: Vegas Golden Knights 4, Ottawa Senators 2
- Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+110)
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