Match Analysis: Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: April 15, 2025
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Canadian Tire Centre
Game Overview
The Ottawa Senators, with a strong home record of 26-11-2, face the struggling Chicago Blackhawks, who are 8-26-5 away from home. The Senators are favored due to their home performance and overall team stats, despite missing key players like Brady Tkachuk.
Key Factors to Consider
- Ottawa Senators have a better overall record (44-30-6) compared to the Chicago Blackhawks (23-46-11). Ottawa's strong home performance is a significant advantage.
- The Blackhawks won an earlier matchup, but Ottawa's home dominance and recent team performance give them an edge.
- Brady Tkachuk's absence is notable for Ottawa, but they are expected to have depth and be competitive without him.
- The game's timing at the end of the season could influence team motivation and lineups.
- Ottawa's motivation to close the regular season on a high note and prepare for the playoffs might be higher.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Ottawa: -305, Chicago: 240 | Ottawa Senators | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Spread | Ottawa: -1.5 -121, Chicago: 1.5 100 | Ottawa Senators | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Over_under | Over 5.5: -121, Under 5.5: 100 | Over 5.5 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Ottawa Senators -20% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 5.5 0% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 5.5 at 0% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Ottawa Senators are likely to win due to their strong home record and overall team performance.
Predicted Score: Ottawa Senators 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2