The Ottawa Senators (11-12-0) make the trip to Missouri and take on the St. Louis Blues (13-14-1) at the Enterprise Center for a compelling NHL betting option on Thursday, December 14 at 8:00 PM ET. The odds show that this matchup is a coin flip, with a moneyline for both teams at -110.

The Senators are 3-2 across their last five games in action. Their previous battle was a 4-1 defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes, but they have quality wins against the Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers in this stretch of games.

Tim Stutzle helps keep their offense alive, as he leads them in points (26) and assists (20). Brady Tkachuk leads them in scoring with 13 goals total, ranking 18^th among others in the league.

The Senators have put up 3.29 goals and 33.1 shots a game. Their performances in power plays have been solid, with a power play percentage at 17.5. This is roughly double what the Blues have put up.

They are giving up 3.22 goals and 30.1 shots a game from opposing teams. They have a slightly lower penalty kill percentage than the Blues have at 72.4, but it might not matter a lot in the end.

The Blues have lost their last four games and need to break the cycle immediately. Their most recent defeat was a 6-4 outing against the Red Wings and the fourth game in a row where they have allowed three or more goals.

Robert Thomas is pivotal in the Blues success, as he leads them in all categories on offense. Currently, he leads in points (27), goals (10), and assists (17). In other words, a strong performance would be needed if they want to potentially break this losing skid.

The Blues are a bit behind on offense, as they average 2.82 goals and take 30.5 shots per game. Their performances on power plays is a bit lacking, as they have a power play percentage at 8.4.

They are allowing 3.32 goals and let opponents take 32.4 shots per game. They have a slightly higher penalty kill percentage at 78.5, making this appealing if those moments occur here.

The odds provided by MyBookie show that this NHL matchup could be a coin flip for the winner. Since both teams have a good chance at success, you would need to narrow down which team is best for you.

The Blues are appealing at home, but have struggled with scoring and are on a losing streak. Look for the Senators to prevail here.