The Chicago Blackhawks (16-32-5) and'Ottawa Senators (26-24-3) meet Friday at Canadian Tire Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Senators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Blackhawks failed to cash as +451 underdogs Wednesday in a 5-2 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs. C'Sam Lafferty'and C'Philipp Kurashev'scored for the Blackhawks, who have lost 5 of their last 6 games. Chicago is 8-23 in its last 31 games vs. Eastern Conference teams.
The Senators won as +178 underdogs Tuesday with a 3-2 shootout win at the New York Islanders. G'Kevin Mandolese'stopped 46 shots in his NHL debut as Ottawa won for the 6th time in its last 7 games. The Senators are 14-3 in their last 17 games vs. teams with a winning percentage below .400.
This is the 1st meeting this season between the teams. Chicago swept last season’s series 2-0 winning both games by 3 or more goals, with the Over going 1-0-1.