Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames 3/12/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Ottawa Senators will go against the Calgary Flames in NHL action in Scotiabank Saddledome, AB, CAN, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 9:00 PM ET.
The Senators’ attack is leading the way to a good season, scoring 3.16 goals per game.
The top two lines, Tim Stützle, Brady Tkachuk, and Claude Giroux, combined for 84 goals and 115 assists, but the rest of the offense was also quite strong.
Defenseman Thomas Chabot contributed nine goals and 26 assists from the point to help open up the attack, adding to the 57 goals and 77 assists that Alex DeBrincat, Drake Batherson, and Shane Pinto scored individually.
Although the defense underperformed, giving up 3.16 goals per game, the offense was excellent.
In terms of defensive point shares, Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot combined for 5, but the rest of the team failed, allowing opponents to easily carry the puck into the offensive zone and generate open shots on goal.
Goalkeeper Kevin Mandolese is expected to start, but he only faced 75 shots thus far this season in two games.
- The Ottawa Senators are 2-3 in their last 5 matches against the spread.
- Ottawa is 18-13 in their road matches against the spread.
- The totals went OVER in 3 of the Senators’ last 5 matches.
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Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames Predictions 3/12/2023
The Flames are having a successful season thanks to their improved offense, which is averaging 3.02 goals per game.
The top two lines are led by Tyler Toffoli, Elias Lindholm, and Nazem Kadri, who have 65 goals and 90 assists between them, but the rest of the attack also improved.
While Rasmus Andersson and Noah Hanifin, two defensemen, contributed 12 goals and 55 assists from the point to help open up the attack, Jonathan Huberdeau, Mikael Backlund, and Dillon Dube collaborated for 44 goals and 78 assists.
The Flames’ offense improved, but their defense fell short, giving up 3.03 goals per game over the course of their last eight games.
The defensive point shares of Andersson and Hanifin combined are 7.4, while the rest of the team faltered, permitting opponents to create shots on goal at will.
Goaltender Jacob Markstrom also had trouble, posting a 2.87 goals-against average on 1170 shots and a.893 save percentage with a -14.1 goals-saved over average.
- The Calgary Flames are 3-2 in their previous 5 meetings against the spread.
- Calgary is 17-17 in their road matches against the spread.
- The totals went OVER in 2 of the Flames’ previous 5 meetings.
Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames. The NHL pick for this game is the Ottawa Senators. The Flames hope to overcome their difficult defeat and triumph in their upcoming home game.
They should be in control of this game, but instead, they are up against a Senators squad that is on the rise and trying to push for the playoffs.
Brady Tkachuk, Claude Giroux, and the rest of the forward group should carry the puck into the offensive zone and create open shots with superb cross-ice and direct passes for the Senators against the Flames, who surrender 3.03 goals per game.
Thomas Chabot, Jake Sanderson, and the rest of the Senators’ defensive group should make it difficult for the Flames to score by forcing turnovers in the offensive zone and limiting shot attempts, giving Kevin Mandolese plenty of opportunities to make crucial stops.
Being road underdogs, the Senators should control the match and offer fantastic odds in the process. The Ottawa Senators will win to a predicted score of 8-3.
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Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames 3/12/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 9:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, AB
Date: Sunday, March 12, 2023
TV: ESPN+
NHL Odds: Ottawa Senators +166
NHL Totals: 6.5