The Senators and Ducks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Ducks will host the game at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Senators are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Ducks. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.

OTTAWA SENATORS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5

This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, March 6th.

WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:

  • Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Ducks winning this game by a score of 4-3.
  • We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+125)
  • The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Do the Senators Stand a Chance on the Road?

On the season, the Senators have gone 25-31-3, including a mark of 18-17 against Eastern Conference opponents. Ottawa comes into the game in 15th place in the Eastern Conference and 8th place in the Atlantic Division.

Over their last ten games, the Senators have gone just 3-7 and have lost their last four games. On the road this season, Ottawa is 8-17-1 and has lost three straight games away from home.

On the season, Ottawa has a puck line record of 26-33, including going 11-15 on the road. Their average scoring margin for the year sits at -.3 goals per game.

So far, the Senators have picked up 18 wins by multiple goals compared to just seven wins by one goal. In their last ten road games, Ottawa has gone 5-5 against the puck line.

This season, Ottawa’s games are averaging 6.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.6. The Senators currently have an over/under record of 31-25-3.

When looking at their past three road matchups, Ottawa has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.

On the offensive side, the Senators are scoring an 3.3 goals per game this season, ranking 15th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 17th in the league. The Senators went 16-19 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 8-12.

Ottawa’s leading scorer is Brady Tkachuk. So far, he has 26 goals which is 28th in the NHL. Tkachuk also comes into the game with 24 assists.

The Ducks’ defense comes into the game with a ranking of 28th in takeaways and an average of 5.9 takeaways per contest. They hold 7th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3.3 goals given up per game.

Heading into this matchup vs. Anaheim, goalie Joonas Korpisalo has started 34 games in this season. His current record is 13-19, and his save percentage stands at 0.815%.

Is a Home Win Possible for Anaheim?

At home this season, the Ducks have gone just 9-21-1. In the Pacific Division, they are in 7th place with a record of 5-11. Overall, Anaheim is 14th in the Western Conference with 47 points and a record of 22-36-3. Over their last ten games, the Ducks have gone just 4-6.

As the underdog, Anaheim has gone 19-31-3 this season and have been the underdog in 53 of their 61 games. Against the rest of the Western Conference, the Ducks have gone just 10-22 this season. In their last three games, Anaheim has gone 2-1.

At home, the Ducks have an average scoring margin of -.9 goals per game, and their puck line record at home this year is 15-16. So far, they have been the underdog in 53 of their games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 31-22. In their last ten home games, their puck line record is 4-6.

So far, Anaheim has 12 wins by just one goal, and their average scoring margin on the season is -.9 goals per game. In their last ten games, the Ducks have a puck line record of 6-4, and their puck line record for the season is 33-28.

The average goal total for Anaheim’s games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.3. The Ducks come in with an over/under record of 28-30-3.

Through their last three road contests, the Senators offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Ottawa posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.

On offense, the Ducks are averaging 2.6 goals per game which is 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 30th in the league. Anaheim’s offense is currently ranked 21st in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 8th in the league.

Anaheim’s leading goal scorer is Frank Vatrano. So far this season, he has 29 goals, placing him 21st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 19 assists so far.

Entering the game, the Ducks’ defense ranks 28th in takeaways, averaging 5.9 takeaways per contest. In the NHL, they currently stand at 7th in terms of goals allowed, giving up an average of 3.3 goals per game.

Goalie John Gibson comes into the game having made 37 starts this season. So far, his record is 13-20 and he has a save percentage of 0.852%.