The game between the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Senators vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, 12 of Ottawa’s 29 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• This season, 18 of Pittsburgh’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.1 goals per game, 0.37 less than the total set for this contest.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Senators Moneyline: -141

• The Senators have gone 8-9 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -141 or shorter, Ottawa is 5-6 (winning 45.5% of the time).
• The Senators have a 58.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Penguins Moneyline: +119

• In 22 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Pittsburgh has pulled off the upset six times.
• The Penguins have five wins in games when their moneyline odds are +119 or longer (in 16 such games).
• Pittsburgh has a 45.7% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Ottawa 4, Pittsburgh 2

Senators Points Leaders

• With 10 goals and 26 assists this season, Tim Stutzle is one of Ottawa’s top contributors (36 points).
• With 12 goals and 20 assists, Drake Batherson is one of the top contributors for Ottawa with his 32 points (1.1 per game).
• Ottawa’s scoring effort is aided by Brady Tkachuk’s 32 points. He’s contributed 15 assists.
• Across 19 games played, Linus Ullmark has a goaltending record of 9-7-2. During those games, he’s allowed 46 goals while recording 460 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby is a key offensive option for Pittsburgh, with 30 points this season. He has put up eight goals and 22 assists in 31 games.
• Evgeni Malkin is a top contributor for Pittsburgh, with 25 total points this season. He has scored six goals and provided 19 assists in 31 contests.
• Rickard Rakell has 13 goals and nine assists for Ottawa.
• Alex Nedeljkovic has a 4-5-3 record this season, with an .882 save percentage (57th in the league). In 13 games, he has 330 saves, and has conceded 44 goals (3.4 goals against average).

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Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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