Ottawa Senators @ New Jersey Devils - March 22, 2025

Alright, folks, it’s that time again. The Ottawa Senators are rolling into Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils this Saturday, and let me tell you, I’ve got a feeling about this one.

The oddsmakers opened with the Devils as slight favorites at -127, but don’t let that fool you. The Senators have been surging lately, going 6-2 in their last eight games. They might have taken a hit against the Avalanche recently, but they’re a resilient bunch and know how to bounce back. With a record of 36-27-5 SU, they’re not just here to play; they’re here to win.

Now let’s break down what we can expect from both teams offensively. The Devils are averaging around 2.96 goals per game with a decent shooting percentage of 10.67%. However, their home performance has been shaky; they’ve dropped four out of their last six games at home and are struggling with consistency. Meanwhile, the Senators are right there too with an average of 2.94 goals per game but have shown a bit more firepower on the road lately—8 out of their last 9 road games have gone OVER.

What really stands out is Ottawa’s ability to cover the spread if they pull off an upset tonight—underdogs often do just that when they snag a win! Both teams are sitting around similar power play stats: each scoring roughly three quarters of a goal per game on power plays. But here’s where it gets interesting—the Senators boast a slightly lower penalty kill percentage at 77.16%, while the Devils sit higher at 82.65%.

On defense, both squads aren’t exactly brick walls either; New Jersey saves about 90% of shots faced while Ottawa sits at 89.9%. If you ask me, this matchup could easily tip in favor of Ottawa given their recent form and determination to prove themselves after that loss against Colorado.

Let’s also talk totals for just a second—the line opened at 5.5 goals for this matchup and considering how tight these two teams can be defensively (and given my hunch), I’m leaning towards taking the UNDER here as well.

So what am I predicting? Mark my words: Ottawa takes this one by surprise tonight! They’ll not only beat New Jersey but will also cover that spread like it’s nothing! And if you’re looking for some betting rituals—maybe light up your lucky candle or wear those socks that bring good fortune; who knows? It might just seal the deal!

In summary: Ottawa wins outright over New Jersey tonight; they’ll cover the spread comfortably, and expect this one to stay under the total line of 5.5 goals! Time to place those bets wisely!