The Ottawa Senators may have gotten a little too comfortable in the Canadian Tire Centre, but they’ll be looking to solve their road woes Saturday in the Golden State. Ottawa has been outscored by an 11-2 margin in the first two contests of their five-game road trip.
- The Senators are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs the Pacific Division.
- The Senators are 1-6 in their last 7 meetings with the Kings in Los Angeles.
- The Kings are 9-3 in their last 12 Saturday games.
In fact, the Sens’ offensive woes aren’t exactly breaking news. Ottawa has found the back of the net just 18 times during its last 11 games, going 3-7-1 over that span.
After a down year last season, Los Angeles has begun to look like their normal selves in the 2015-16 campaign, especially on home ice. The Kings are a sizzling 14-3-1 in their last 18 matchups in front of their hometown fans.
L.A. has been a fantastic play for bettors banking on low-scoring affairs lately, as the UNDER has gone 5-1 in the last six times the Kings have hit the ice.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Los Angeles Kings as -215 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
A 3.7-1.7 result in favor of the Kings is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Ottawa Senators vs Los Angeles Kings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kings sit at 27-12-3 on the season; in comparison, the Ottawa Senators are currently 20-18-6. Looking to wager on the totals? Los Angeles is 11-17-14 OU, and Ottawa is 19-24-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Ottawa injuries news.
The Senators - Kings odds would favor the Kings if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Los Angeles is rated No. 3 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Ottawa is at No. 27.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Los Angeles's No. 14-ranked offense, averaging 2.67 goals per game, against a Senators defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.07 goals allowed. The Kings power play is averaging 20.83% while the Senators defense kills off 75.34% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Ottawa was a 4-1 loser on the road against the Ducks. Bettors on Anaheim at -160 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 4-2 Sportsbook at home against the Red Wings. Bettors on Los Angeles at -210 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Ottawa is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games
- Ottawa is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
- Ottawa is 4-12-1 SU in its last 17 games when playing Los Angeles
- Los Angeles is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games
- Los Angeles is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Ottawa at San Jose, Monday, January 18th
Los Angeles at Anaheim, Sunday, January 17th
