New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators Prediction NHL Picks 4/6/24

Ottawa Senators (33-38-4) vs New Jersey Devils (36-36-4)

Game Info: Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Canadian Tire Centre)

Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators -111 / New Jersey Devils -111 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds

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In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Senators betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Saturday, April 6th at the Canadien Tire Centre. We will take a look at:

-The New Jersey Devils recent form and recent player performance

-The Ottawa Senators recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Devils and Senators.

Devils Have Lost Three in a Row

The Devils are really struggling heading into this game, and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against the New York Rangers, the Devils scored three goals, and they ended up losing by one goal. Jesper Bratt had a strong game, putting up two assists. The Devils are averaging 3.28 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.43 goals per game. The defense is ranked 27th in the league. Jesper Bratt has scored 25 goals and added 51 assists so far this season. The Devils will face the Predators after this game.

Senators Offense is a Problem

The Senators' offense is a major problem, especially in the last game. The Senators failed to score any goals against the Florida Panthers, and they ended up losing 6-0. The Senators are averaging 3.13 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.49 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league, while the defense is ranked 29th. On Sunday, the Senators are going to face off against the Washington Capitals.

Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts

Thomas Chabot has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Claude Giroux has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Senators' last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Thomas Chabot has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with the Senators as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Drake Batherson has scored two goals against the Devils this season - equal-most against any opponent.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

Jesper Bratt has scored a goal in each of the Devils' last three games as favorites.
Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils' last four night games at Canadian Tire Centre.
Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
Luke Hughes ranks 2nd amongst rookies for average time on ice (21:24) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Ottawa Senators rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.87%).
The Ottawa Senators rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.49).
The New Jersey Devils rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.43).
The New Jersey Devils rank 30th in the league in save percentage this season (.886).

Devils vs Senators Betting Prediction

The Devils defense is giving up 3.43 goals per game, and they are going to really struggle here. The Senators are averaging 3.13 goals, and they are going to really step up in a big way here. Even though the Senators' offense struggled in the last game and that is going to be the difference here as Ottawa is going to get the job done. Back the Senators on the money line to cash here.