Free NHL Picks and Predictions Today – Canucks vs Senators
A colossal 15-game schedule composes the Saturday NHL slate, providing prospective bettors with a plethora of opportunities to cash in on various wagers. Let’s examine my free NHL picks and predictions today between the Vancouver Canucks (9-6-3) and Ottawa Senators (8-10-1) from the Canadian Tire Center in Kanata, Ontario, Canada.
All NHL odds and lines are current as of Saturday, November 23rd, at 3:30 PM, EST, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Domenic Lunardo’s 2024-25 NHL Betting Record: 4-7-0 (- 3.66 Units)
Bet Name: Canucks/Senators Over 6
Sportsbook: bet365
Odds: (-105)
Wager: 1 Unit
Free NHL Picks and Predictions Today – Canucks vs. Senators
Our best bet between Vancouver and Ottawa will target the Over on the game total, on a single-unit wager. Our free NHL picks and predictions for today feature the Canucks and the Senators.
The total for this matchup is 6, meaning sportsbook and oddsmakers are anticipating a relatively high-scoring matchup between two Canadian inter-conference teams in dire need of two points.
After a fairly positive start to the season, both Vancouver and Ottawa have now lost consecutive games, and find themselves on the outside looking in in their respective conference playoff pictures.
In particular, Sens goaltender Linus Ullmark, fresh off a $33M/four-year contract, (and presumed starter this evening) has struggled mightily in his first season with the Sens posting an abysmal 3.00 Goals-Against-Average and pitiful .887 Save Percentage in 12 starts.
In addition, from an an advanced metrics/analytics perspective, Ottawa has been poor ranking 28th in hockey in Goal-Differential Above Expected (-11.91), 30th in Goals-Against Above Expected (8.52), and 29th in Save Percentage on Unblocked Shots (92.57%).
The Canucks have also had their fair share of struggles this season, specifically in the defensive end of the rink, ranking 31st in Goals-Against Above Expected (9.19) and 25th in Goals-Against per 60 Minutes (2.73), per MoneyPuck.
Although it may not always appear on the scoresheet in the Goals-For department, both Vancouver and Ottawa throw a ton of pucks on net, with both teams ranking 12th and fourth respectively in Unblocked Shot Attempts – Fenwick% and ninth and sixth respectively in Shot Attempts – Corsi%.
Both teams have also exceeded this total in five of their past eight contests combined, accounting for a stellar 62.5% success/hit rate.
Look for this game to exceed six goals at a decent (-105) price point for our best bet and free NHL predictions today.
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