The Ottawa Senators (23-19-7) and Nashville Predators (23-22-4) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Senators are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (+100o / -120u). The Senators are a -118 favorite to win outright, while the Predators are -102 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Senators vs. Predators predictions and NHL picks.
Senators vs. Predators Odds, Pick
| Senators Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +215 | 6.5 +100o / -120u | -118 |
| Predators Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -265 | 6.5 +100o / -120u | -102 |
Senators vs. Predators Spread: Senators -1.5 (+215), Predators +1.5 (-265)
Senators vs. Predators Over/Under: 6.5 (+100o / -120u)
Senators vs. Predators Moneyline: Senators -118, Predators -102
Senators vs. Predators Preview
This system focuses on situations where a team is at home as an underdog after dropping its last game in that same building by a narrow margin. While it might appear that home ice and recent motivation create value, these spots often expose deeper issues.
A team priced as a dog at home after a recent home defeat usually signals a lack of market trust in their roster, goaltending, or form, and the emotional lift of playing at home does not offset those gaps.
Oddsmakers expect the losing trend to continue, and public bettors often overestimate bounce-back potential, making it more profitable to fade these clubs despite their home setting.
Senators vs. Predators Prediction
