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Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes - Game Analysis and Prediction

The Ottawa Senators (13-13-2) travel to Raleigh to face the Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-1) at the Lenovo Center on December 13, 2024. Both teams enter the matchup with momentum from recent wins, though the Senators are underdogs against a strong Hurricanes squad that boasts an impressive 11-3-0 home record.

 

Odds Table

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total (Over/Under)
Ottawa Senators	+1.5 (-150)	+175	o6.5 (+105)
Carolina Hurricanes	-1.5 (+125)	-210	u6.5 (-125)

The Hurricanes are -210 favorites, with the Senators at +175 on the moneyline. The total is set at 6.5 goals, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. The Senators are +1.5 on the puck line.

Team Analysis

Ottawa Senators

Currently fifth in the Atlantic Division, the Senators enter the game after a dominant 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Ottawa’s offense is led by Tim Stützle, who has accumulated 36 points (10 goals, 26 assists), and Brady Tkachuk, who leads the team with 14 goals. The Senators average 3.11 goals per game while allowing 3.07 goals per game, indicative of their middle-of-the-pack status this season.

• Key injuries: Zack Ostapchuk (day-to-day), David Perron (out until Dec. 17), Artem Zub (IR until Dec. 21).

Carolina Hurricanes

Third in the Metropolitan Division, the Hurricanes are coming off a close 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. Martin Nečas leads the team with 43 points (14 goals, 29 assists), and Carolina boasts a potent offense, averaging 3.71 goals per game. Their defense is also strong, limiting opponents to 2.93 goals per game. The goaltending duo of Pyotr Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen has provided stability, with Andersen standing out thanks to his stellar 1.49 goals-against average and .941 save percentage.

• Key injuries: Seth Jarvis (injured reserve), Pyotr Kochetkov (day-to-day).

Recent Performance

Ottawa Senators

The Senators have gone 3-2 in their last five games, showing resilience despite injuries:

• 12/11: Defeated Anaheim 5-1
• 12/8: Lost to NY Islanders 4-2
• 12/7: Defeated Nashville 3-1
• 12/5: Defeated Detroit 2-1
• 12/1: Lost to Anaheim 4-3 (SO)

Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have also gone 3-2 in their last five games, showcasing offensive firepower but some defensive lapses:

• 12/10: Defeated San Jose 3-2
• 12/7: Lost to NY Islanders 4-3
• 12/5: Defeated Colorado 5-3
• 12/3: Lost to Seattle 4-2
• 11/30: Lost to Florida 6-0

Head-to-Head Comparison

The Hurricanes hold a 1-0 lead in the season series, having defeated the Senators 4-0 on November 16. In that game, Carolina controlled both ends of the ice, shutting out Ottawa while generating consistent offensive pressure. The Senators will look to adjust and narrow the gap in this rematch.

Betting Stats and Trends

Key trends for the Senators:

• The Senators are 3-1 ATS in their last four games.
• The total has gone under in three of Ottawa's last five games.
• Ottawa is 2-5 ATS in its last seven road games.

Key trends for the Hurricanes:

• The Hurricanes are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games.
• The total has gone over in three of Carolina's last five games.
• Carolina is 6-1 ATS in its last seven matchups against Ottawa.

 

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