Looking to win big? The Senators and Bruins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are hosting the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Bruins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Senators.

OTTAWA SENATORS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5

This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, April 16th.

WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:

  • In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.
  • We like the Senators on the moneyline (+185)
  • The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

No Pressure for Ottawa as Away Dogs

With just one game remaining in the regular season, the Senators find themselves in 14th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 36-41-4. In the Atlantic Division, Ottawa is in 7th place, and they have gone 26-23 against other Eastern Conference teams this season.

On the road, the Senators have struggled, posting a record of 15-23-2 on the season. When playing as the underdog, Ottawa has gone 19-25-4 this year. Over their last ten games, the Senators have gone 5-5, and they have won two straight games when favored.

So far this season, the Senators have an average scoring margin of -0.3 goals per game, and their puck line record is currently 38-43. In their 48 games as the underdog, Ottawa has gone 28-20 against the puck line.

Overall, the Senators have 22 wins by multiple goals compared to 14 losses by multiple goals. In their last ten road games, Ottawa has gone 7-3 against the puck line.

For the season, Ottawa’s games have finished with an average of 6.6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Senators have an over/under record of 41-37-3.

In their last three games away from home, the Senators have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.

On the offensive side, the Senators are scoring an 3 goals per game this season, ranking 19th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 10th in the league. So far this year, the Senators are 22-24 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 12-16 in games with fewer shots on goal.

Ottawa will be looking for a good game from Brady Tkachuk who leads the team in scoring with 37 goals, ranking 19th in the NHL. Tkachuk also comes into the game with 36 assists.

Defensively, the Bruins are currently 10th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.5 shots per game against Boston. They also are 11th in shutouts, coming in with 5 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Anton Forsberg has started 27 games this season. His current record stands at 14-12, and his save percentage is 0.548%.

Can the Bruins Live Up to the Hype at Home?

At home this season, the Bruins have gone 24-10-6 and have been favored in 66 of their 81 games. In the Eastern Conference, Boston is in 3rd place and has gone 30-19 against other teams in the East. Over their last ten games, the Bruins have gone 6-4.

Overall, the Bruins have a record of 47-19-15 and have accumulated 109 points. In the Atlantic Division, Boston is in 1st place and has gone 18-7 against divisional opponents. Against the puck line this season, the Bruins are 38-17-11.

At home, the Bruins have gone 19-21 against the puck line this season, and they are 4-6 in their last ten games vs. the puck line at home. So far, Boston has a puck line record of 39-42 overall, including a mark of 26-40 when favored.

Overall, the Bruins have 31 wins by more than one goal, and they have gone 1-2 against the puck line in their last three games. Their average scoring margin this year is +.6 goals per game, and they have gone 16-20 vs. the puck line in games decided by one goal.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Boston is 6. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 5.9. The Bruins come in with an over/under record of 37-43-1.

When looking at their past three road matchups, Ottawa has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 1 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Bruins are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 12th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 21st in the league. Coming into the game, the Bruins have a 18-2 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 27-16.

Boston’s leading goal scorer is David Pastrnak. So far this season, he has 47 goals, placing him 7th in the NHL. Pastrnak also comes into the game with 62 assists.

The Bruins defense is currently 10th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.5 shots per game against Boston. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 11th with 5 shutouts.

Goalie Linus Ullmark gets the start and has made 38 starts this season. His record at this point is 22-9, and his save percentage is 0.748%.