Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators Prediction NHL Picks 12/7/24

In this article, we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 7th at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 7-14-6 this year after they lost to Montreal by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Nashville allowed one goal in the first and two goals in the third for the shutout loss. The Predators were outshot by a total of 30-29, won 44% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Nashville was led by Marchessault, who had five shots on goal, while Annunen stopped 27 out of 29 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Predators lost five games against Toronto, Minnesota, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, and New Jersey. Nashville has scored 2.22 goals per game and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also averaging 19% on the power play and 87.5% on the penalty kill this season. Roman Josi has led Nashville with seven goals, 16 assists, and 86 shots on goal, while Juuse Saros is 6-11-5 with a 2.64 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this year. 

Ottawa Senators Betting Preview

The Ottawa Senators are 11-12-2 this season after they defeated Detroit by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Ottawa allowed the tying goal in the third period, but they scored with 43 seconds left in the game for the win. The Senators outshot Detroit by a total of 32-20, won 52.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got both goals from Norris, while Ullmark stopped 19 out of 20 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Senators lost to Anaheim by a score of 4-3 and Los Angeles by a score of 5-2. Ottawa has scored 3.08 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 26.4% on the power play and 77% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 10 goals, 20 assists, and 54 shots on goal, while Linus Ullmark is 6-7-2 with a 2.93 goals-against average and a .891 save percentage this year. 

Why the Senators will beat the Predators

• The Predators have lost each of their last six games.
• The home team has won four of the Senators’ last five games.
• The Senators have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Senators have won the second period in three of their last four home games against the Predators.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Predators’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total goal line.
• Five of the last six night games between the Predators and Senators have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Saturday night games at Canadian Tire Centre have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last 10 games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in seven of the Predators’ last eight games as road underdogs.

Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts

• Drake Batherson has recorded at least one point in each of the Senators’ last nine games as favorites.
• Drake Batherson has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Senators’ last eight games.
• Joshua Norris has scored at least one goal in each of his last three appearances with the Senators as home favorites against Central Division opponents.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last six games as road underdogs.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last six games at Canadian Tire Centre.

Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators Prediction 

Nashville comes into this game trying to snap a six-game losing streak, but they continue to be the most disappointing team in the NHL this season. The Predators are 2-8-4 on the road, while the Senators are 7-5-1 at home. Ottawa has lost two of their last three games, but they are coming off a win at home. I would love to take Nashville and the plus money here, but I can’t back them with how poorly they are playing. Take Ottawa here.