Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction NHL Picks 10/12/24

In this article, we will formulate an Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 12th, at the Centre Belle. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Senators’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Canadiens’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Ottawa 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between Ottawa and Carolina

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Senators and Canadiens. 

Senators Defense Stepped Up

Heading into the season, there were some major questions about the Senators’ defense, but if the first game is any indication, they are going to be just fine. At the end of the first period against the Panthers, they were up 2-0 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Tim Stultze was the star of the offense scoring two goals. Linus Ullmark started in goal, and he saved 30 of the 31 shots that he had faced. As a team, the Senators finished with 30 shots on goal. In this game, if the Senators want to find success, they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way to really put the pressure on. 

Why the Senators Will Beat the Canadiens

• The Canadiens have lost each of their last 10 Saturday night games.
• The favorites have won each of the last 10 games between the Senators and Canadiens.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the last five games between the Senators and Canadiens at Bell Centre.
• The Canadiens have lost the third period in each of their last three games as underdogs following a road loss.

How Do the Canadiens Bounce Back?

The Canadiens faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first game and they were able to secure a 1-0 victory. In the last game against the Boston Bruins though the Canadiens offense was better scoring four goals, but the defense gave up six goals, and that led to the defeat. Brendan Gallagher had a strong game scoring two goals, and his huge game kept them in the game. The big issue for the Canadiens was the defense and Cayden Primeau wasn’t good enough. He saved 23 of the 29 shots that he faced and that just isn’t good enough to get the job done. 

Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction

Give me the Senators here. The Senators defense was sure impressive in the first game and they are going to dominate here. The Canadiens defense gave up six goals in the last game and they are going to really struggle here. Look for the Senators’ offense to get out to a fast start and the Canadiens are going to have no answer. The Senators will cruise. Back the Senators -1.5 to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5