| MATCHUP | Ottawa Senators | Chicago Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-5-1 | 5-3-2 |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:45 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks meet Tuesday in NHL action at United Center. Here’s a Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction. This article will include a Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks Pick.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators beat the Bruins and Capitals, and they play the Flames next. The Senators have won 3 straight games.
The Ottawa Senators are averaging 3.7 goals per game and are scoring 35.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Shane Pinto leads Ottawa with 8 goals, Jake Sanderson has 8 assists and Tim Stutzle has 31 shots on goal. Defensively, the Ottawa Senators are allowing 3.7 goals per game and are killing 65.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has allowed 25 goals on 193 shots faced, while Leevi Merilainen has given up 9 goals on 54 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Lightning, lost to the Kings, and they play the Jets next. The Blackhawks have split their last 8 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.89 goals per game and are scoring 15.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 5 goals, Teuvo Teravainen has 7 assists and Connor Bedard has 25 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 2.44 goals per game and are killing 85 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 12 goals on 189 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 9 goals on 80 shots.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last seven night games against the Senators following a loss.
- The Senators have lost five of their last six games as road favorites.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Senators at United Center.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Blackhawks have lost 10 of their last 12 night games at United Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Senators have won four of their last five night games.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in three of their last four games.
- The Senators have won the second period in four of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Senators’ last 10 games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last four games as favorites against the Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Donato has scored at least one goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games as underdogs.
- Frank Nazar has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Frank Nazar has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Connor Bedard has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 58.1% against the Senators (min. 5 faceoffs) – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Tim Stutzle has recorded at least one point in eight of the Senators’ last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- Jordan Spence has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances after playing the previous day.
- Brady Tkachuk has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Senators as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Fabian Zetterlund has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 66.7% against the Blackhawks (min. 5 faceoffs) – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 2 this season (4).
- The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-most losses when tied after Period 2 this season (4).
- The Ottawa Senators rank T5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.70).
- The Ottawa Senators rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.70).
Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
The Senators are having a nice week, and so they’re going to be favored against the Blackhawks, but they’re also on the end of a back-to-back and running into a team that’s beat them in 8 of the last 10 meetings. Also, the Blackhawks have quietly played good hockey, winning 4 of their last 6 games and earning points in 7 of their last 10 games. The Blackhawks are having success despite the offense still being stuck in the mud, and it makes them worth a look in the underdog role, especially at home with the rest advantage.