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Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators return home to the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday night looking to rebound from a 7-3 loss in Chicago. Ottawa had scored seven goals in back-to-back wins before that defeat but fell into an early hole against the Blackhawks.
The Calgary Flames also come in off a road loss in Toronto and have managed only two victories in 11 games. Their season has been defined by penalties and turnovers, two problems that continue to cost them close contests.
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Line Movement and Odds
Ottawa opened around -175 on the moneyline and has settled near -161, with Calgary listed at +135. The puck line sits at Senators -1.5 (+154) and Flames +1.5 (-190). The total remains at 6.0 after slight movement toward the Over.
Public money leans toward Ottawa, while sharp bettors have shown mild interest in the Over thanks to both teams’ recent scoring bursts. Check the latest market updates on the NHL odds page
Matchup Breakdown
The Senators average 3.6 goals per game, ranking among the league’s best offenses. Their power play continues to deliver, converting nearly one of every four chances. Linus Ullmark has been steady despite a rough outing in Chicago, and Ottawa’s home ice remains a key advantage.
Calgary, meanwhile, sits near the bottom of the standings but still generates heavy shot volume. Forwards Blake Coleman and Nazem Kadri have carried the attack, while Dustin Wolf’s workload has been heavy behind an inconsistent defense.
Both teams have trended toward high-scoring games, and their recent matchups have produced plenty of chances in transition.
Injuries and Conditions
Ottawa Senators
- Brady Tkachuk (LW) – Out (Wrist)
Full details available in the Senators injury report
Calgary Flames
- Martin Pospisil (C) – Out (Undisclosed)
See the full Flames injury report
Best Bets and Prediction
Both teams have cashed the Over in recent outings. Ottawa’s attack has been more consistent, while Calgary’s penalty issues continue to cost them.
Projected Score: Senators 4, Flames 2
Best Bet: Senators moneyline (-161)
Secondary Lean: Over 6.0
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