The Ottawa Senators (16-13-4) host the Chicago Blackhawks (13-15-6), who have lost four straight, on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Saturday’s contest.

The Blackhawks have a 3-6-1 record over their last 10 contests. They have scored 19 goals while conceding 32 in that time. On the power play, 26 opportunities have resulted in four goals (15.4% success rate).

Senators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final result of Senators 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Senators (-272)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

The Senators have finished 5-4-9 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 16-13-4.
Ottawa is 6-7-4 (16 points) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Senators scored just one goal, they lost every time.
Ottawa has scored exactly two goals in seven games this season (1-3-3 record, five points).
The Senators have scored three or more goals in 21 games (15-5-1, 31 points).
In the 13 games when Ottawa has scored a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-4-1 record (17 points).
When it has outshot opponents, Ottawa is 10-8-0 (20 points).
The Senators’ opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Senators finished 5-4-4 in those contests (14 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have posted a record of 1-6-7 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 13-15-6.
In the 15 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in four games and they lost every time.
Chicago has earned six points (2-5-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Blackhawks have earned 26 points in their 18 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 7-5-3 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 5-4-3 (13 points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 8-11-3 to register 19 points.

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