| MATCHUP | Chicago Blackhawks | Ottawa Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-15-6 | 16-13-4 |
| Spread | +1.5 -125 | -1.5 105 |
| Moneyline | +215 | -265 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-110) | Under 5.5 (-110) |
| Where | Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON | |
| When | Saturday, December 20, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Maple Leafs and Habs, and they play the Flyers next. The Blackhawks have lost 6 of their last 7 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.76 goals per game and are scoring 20.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 19 goals, Frank Nazar has 15 assists and Tyler Bertuzzi has 66 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 84.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 62 goals on 721 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 38 goals on 307 shots.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators beat the Jets and Penguins, and they play the Bruins next. The Senators have split their last 8 games.
The Ottawa Senators are averaging 3.09 goals per game and are scoring 25.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Tim Stutzle leads Ottawa with 15 goals, Jake Sanderson has 19 assists and Dylan Cozens has 77 shots on goal. Defensively, the Ottawa Senators are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 71.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has allowed 73 goals on 628 shots faced, while Leevi Merilainen has given up 26 goals on 211 shots.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last five road games.
- The Senators have won six of their last eight day games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Blackhawks and Senators.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five Saturday day games.
- The home team has won the second period in each of the Senators’ last four games.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Senators have lost each of their last five games as favorites following a home win.
- The underdogs have won four of the Senators’ last five games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites following a home win.
- In six of the Blackhawks’ last seven day games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Senators’ last six games against the Blackhawks following a win have gone OVER the total goals line at Canadian Tire Centre.
- Five of the Blackhawks’ last six games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last five games as favorites against the Blackhawks.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Drake Batherson has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Senators as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Thomas Chabot has recorded at least one assist in five of the Senators’ last six day games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- Tyler Kleven has recorded four hits against the Blackhawks this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored a goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four day games.
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Blackhawks’ last 10 day games.
- Andre Burakovsky has recorded two assists against the Senators this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Ottawa Senators rank 30th in the league in save percentage this season (.882).
- The Ottawa Senators rank 4th in the league for shots against per game this season (25.6).
- The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 1 this season (15).
- The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-largest margin of defeat in a road game this season (6-goals @ Sabres on November, 21).
Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators Prediction
The Senators have put together a nice week with wins in 3 of their last 4 games, and they’re going to be favored at home. The Blackhawks are a young team that’s not winning games, so I get it. However, this line is absolutely ridiculous. The Blackhawks have a lot of ugly recent losses, but they’ve competed for the most part and could easily have more wins if they can just find a boost offensively. Also, the Blackhawks have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Senators, which includes a 7-3 beat down in October. This line is disrespectful toward the Blackhawks. Give me the road team and the outrageous line.