Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction

The Ottawa Senators will beat the Pittsburgh Penguins. The total will go under.

The Senators and Penguins come into this matchup with similar offensive outputs; however, Ottawa shows a slight edge in scoring efficiency on the power play with just over 75.9 percent conversion compared to Pittsburgh’s 71.2 percent. This could play a pivotal role, especially in tight games where special teams can swing momentum. Additionally, the Senators average just slightly fewer goals than the Penguins (3.3 versus 3.4). However, they are also positioned to limit the Penguins’ offensive power through disciplined defense, given that their average shots against per game is roughly on par with their shots on goal (28.5 compared to Pittsburgh’s 28.8).

On the other hand, the Penguins show a tendency to allow more goals against compared to Ottawa’s slightly tighter defense. Given that, I foresee Ottawa managing to capitalize on their superior power play efficiency while also keeping the Penguins in check. This should contribute to a game where scoring is strategy-driven rather than free-flowing, resulting in fewer total goals. With the numbers in play, I’m confident that the total will indeed stay under, with Ottawa taking home the victory.