Ottawa Senators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

April 11, 2024

The Ottawa Senators (34-40-4) will attempt to win another game over the Tampa Bay Lightning (44-27-7) for the fourth meeting between these two on Thursday, April 11, at 7:00 PM ET at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning are favored with a puck line at -1.5 (+120).

Ottawa Senators Betting Preview

The Senators have gone 1-4 over their last five games. Their most recent battle was a 2-0 shutout defeat against the Florida Panthers, which marked their second shutout loss in a row against the Panthers within the five-game stretch.

They are 14-22-2 away from home and need an appealing chance here. However, Tim Stutzle (70 points, 52 assists) and Brian Tkachuk (34 goals) will both need standout performances to make an impact.

The Senators average 3.09 goals and 31.9 shot attempts per game. Their power plays are a bit lacking, with a percentage of 17.8. In addition, they have scored 48 goals and given up 59 in return.

Their defense is allowing 3.46 goals and 29.7 shots per game, which is not a good sign compared to their offense. They also have a penalty-kill percentage of 74.6 and are slightly weaker than the Lightning.

Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview

The Lightning are coming off a 5-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets, in which Steven Stamkos scored three goals and an assist. They are now 3-2 over their last five games, showing some positive momentum coming into this game.

They are 24-10-4 playing in their home arena and have quality players who know how to get goals quickly. Brayden Point leads in goals with 44, while Nikita Kucherov leads with 139 points and 96 assists. Kucherov also has 43 goals, making him the most dangerous offensive player in this game.

The Lightning are scoring 3.54 goals and taking 29.2 shots per game. Their power play has been great, as they currently have a percentage of 29.7, with 70 goals scored and 38 allowed.

Their defense has given up 3.24 goals and 29.4 shots a game from their opponents, a slight margin of safety compared to their offense. Their penalty kill percentage is also appealing at 82.9.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases great NHL odds, with the Tampa Bay Lightning favored with a 1.5-puck line. The Lightning have a great opportunity, given their resume up to this point, and are in their home arena.

The Lightning have lost twice to the Senators out of three attempts. Based on their recent performances and current form, they have a great chance at success to even the series.

Final Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (+120)

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