Saturday’s NHL schedule includes a contest between the Ottawa Senators and the Nashville Predators at Canadian Tire Centre, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Senators vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• Ottawa and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total (5.5 goals) 14 times this season.
• There have been 10 Nashville games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Senators score 3.08 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.22, adding up to 0.2 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.8 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Senators Moneyline: -134

• In the 14 times this season the Senators have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 6-8 in those games.
• Ottawa is 4-6 when playing with moneyline odds of -134 or shorter (40.0% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Senators’ implied win probability is 57.3%.

Predators Moneyline: +112

• Nashville is looking for its first win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 10 opportunities).
• The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of +112 or longer (in seven chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 47.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Ottawa 4, Nashville 2

Senators Points Leaders

• One of Ottawa’s top offensive options this season is Tim Stutzle, who has put up 30 points in 25 games.
• Brady Tkachuk is another of Ottawa’s top contributors currently with 27 total points (13 goals and 14 assists) to his name.
• Through 25 games, Drake Batherson has proven himself as an important offensive option for Ottawa. He has 27 points (nine goals and 18 assists).
• Across 16 games played, Linus Ullmark has a goaltending record of 6-7-2. During those games, he’s allowed 44 goals while recording 360 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Roman Josi has recorded 16 assists and seven goals in 27 games, good for 23 points.
• Filip Forsberg is pivotal for Nashville’s attack with 17 total points (0.6 per game), including nine goals and eight assists through 27 contests.
• Ryan O’Reilly has scored five goals and contributed nine assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 14.
• Juuse Saros has a .910 save percentage (17th in the league), with 578 total saves, while conceding 57 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put up a 6-11-5 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

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Ottawa vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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