The Ottawa Senators are just one point out of a playoff spot despite playing without captain Brady Tkachuk for much of the season.
They are a good team, and my Blues vs. Senators predictions and NHL picks expect that to shine through Saturday night on home soil.
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Blues vs Senators prediction
Blues vs Senators Best bet: Senators moneyline (-155)
The Ottawa Senators have done an exceptional job of limiting chances of late. They’ve allowed 17.14 expected goals at 5-on-5 over the past 10 games, which is the lowest total in the league.
They’re making it very difficult for opponents to break through and generate quality looks with any sort of regularity. Ottawa’s stout defensive play should be especially problematic for the St. Louis Blues.
The Blues sit 26th in expected goals and have scored only 15 times at 5-on-5 over their last 10. Only the Kings have found twine fewer times.
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We should see Ottawa’s defense flex its muscles, squeezing the life out of this Blues offense and giving up very little. If the Senators can do so, they’ll have a great chance of winning given the outlook on offense.
They’re 14th in goals this season despite playing the majority of the year without captain Brady Tkachuk. He’s scored at least 29 goals in four consecutive seasons, so getting his offense back will only boost an already competent offense.
The Blues rank 29th in team save percentage and have struggled to keep the puck out all year, which should remain the case in this matchup.
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Blues vs Senators same-game parlay
Brady Tkachuk has piled up the shots, recording 28 through just seven games. He lives around the net and generates high-danger chances in bulk, making him a likely candidate to exploit the goaltending woes of the Blues.
Pavel Buchnevich has recorded multiple shots in four straight games. We’ve seen an uptick in the two games since Jimmy Snuggerud departed the lineup due to injury. Buchnevich recorded six shots on 12 attempts.
Blues vs Senators SGP
Brady Tkachuk anytime goalscorer
Pavel Buchnevich Over 1.5 shots
Blues vs Senators odds
Moneyline: Blues +130 | Senators -155
Puck Line: Blues +1.5 (-190) | Senators -1.5 (+160)
Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Under 5.5
Blues vs Senators trend
The Senators have cashed the moneyline in 27 of their last 43 home games for +5.40 units and a 9% ROI. Find more NHL betting trends for Blues vs. Senators.
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How to watch Blues vs Senators
Location
Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
Date
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Puck drop
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN-Midwest, SN1
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