Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins 12/30/19 - NHL Betting Odds & Picks
Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL: 7:00 PM EST
Dec. 30, 2019
TV: ATPT, NHL
Latest Odds : PIT -250 O/U 6.5
Ottawa may still be considered a team in the rebuilding stages, but that is starting to look a little bit more of a questionable status. The Senators are starting to play some great hockey and have managed to get out of the basement. On Sunday the Senators did play the Devils and that could have an impact on this game here.
On the season so far the Senators have put in a total of 2.79 goals per game and converted on the power play at 11.7%. The Senators defense has killed off 82.4% of the power plays. The defense for Ottawa has allowed only 3.18 goals a game.
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The Penguins have had a very impressive run lately of a 4-1 stretch in their last 5 games. The run actually allowed the Penguins to improve the point they are sitting in second in the Metro with a 23-11-4 record overall.
When it comes to scoring the Penguins have ended up getting 3.32 goals a game and have converted on the power play at 17.1% so far. Defensively the Pittsburgh team has been playing great giving up only 2.65 goals a game and having killed off 81.6% of the penalties on the year.
Recent Betting Trends:
Senators are 20-42 in their last 62 vs. Metropolitan.
Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Senators last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 10-3 in Penguins last 13 vs. Atlantic.
Free Betting Pick: Under 6.5
The Penguins are playing at home and riding a nice high of recent wins. Not to mention the winning has allowed the Penguins to gain a lot of momentum in the Metro. Look for that to continue in the game here as the Penguins have a dominating offense that is able to take advantage of the weakness of the Senators, the defense, which guides the Penguins to a strong win here. Final Score, Pittsburgh Penguins win 4-2.