Senators vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 20

The Chicago Blackhawks (13-15-6) will attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they play the Ottawa Senators (16-13-4) on the road on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Saturday's hockey action.

The Blackhawks have put up a 3-6-1 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 19 total goals (four power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 15.4%) while conceding 32 goals to their opponents.

Senators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Senators 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Senators (-265)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

  • The Senators (16-13-4 overall) have a 5-4-9 record in games that have required overtime.
  • Ottawa has 16 points (6-7-4) in the 17 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the four games this season the Senators scored just one goal, they lost every time.
  • Ottawa has finished 1-3-3 in the seven games this season when it scored two goals (registering five points).
  • The Senators are 15-5-1 in the 21 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 31 points).
  • In the 13 games when Ottawa has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 17 points after finishing 8-4-1.
  • In the 18 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 10-8-0 (20 points).
  • The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Senators finished 5-4-4 in those matchups (14 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks (13-15-6 overall) have posted a record of 1-6-7 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
  • Chicago has earned 12 points (4-7-4) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
  • Chicago has six points (2-5-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 18 times, earning 26 points from those matchups (11-3-4).
  • Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 15 games this season and has recorded 17 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 5-4-3 (13 points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Blackhawks finished 8-11-3 in those contests (19 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Senators Rank Senators AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
13th 3.09 Goals Scored 2.76 25th
21st 3.15 Goals Allowed 3.03 16th
19th 27.6 Shots 25.2 29th
4th 25.5 Shots Allowed 30.3 28th
5th 25.71% Power Play % 20.83% 11th
31st 71.11% Penalty Kill % 84.21% 4th

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