Chicago vs Ottawa: NHL Match Prediction

2025-03-06 03:30
NHL

2025-03-06 03:30:00
NHL

The Chicago Blackhawks have found some solid form and will look to extend their winning streak to three games in their upcoming match. They will face the Ottawa Senators, who are not considered the toughest of opponents, on home ice. Will the Blackhawks secure another victory? Find the answer in our prediction, along with the best betting options.

Chicago Blackhawks (USA)

The Chicago Blackhawks have been showing weak results this season, currently sitting in 15th place in the Western Conference, just two points ahead of the San Jose Sharks. The main issue is their poor offensive performance, and even the arrival of the talented Bedard hasn’t fixed this. At the same time, the Blackhawks struggle defensively, which leads to consistent failures. However, the team has shown some improvement lately, winning important games against Anaheim (6:3) and the Kings (5:1), but these victories are exceptions rather than the rule.

Key players:

Connor Bedard — a young talent who has become one of the team’s brightest players, but his efforts alone are not enough to improve the overall game.
Teuvo Teräväinen and Nick Bonino — two forwards who recently delivered excellent performances in matches against Anaheim and the Kings.

Strengths:

The team has a solid offensive game, averaging 2.6 goals per match.
Recent success at home (victories over strong opponents) shows that they can perform well when consistent.

Injuries and suspensions: Brossoit, Dickinson, Foligno, and Kurashev are out.

Ottawa Senators (Canada)

Current form: Ottawa is also experiencing a prolonged slump. In their last seven games, they have won only once and are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind the playoff zone. Their recent home series started with losses to Montreal and Winnipeg, but they ended with a win against San Jose. The team showed resilience in the game against Washington, managing to tie the score and take the game to overtime, but ultimately lost in the shootout.

Key players:

Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle — two standout forwards who will need to step up offensively.
Thomas Chabot — a promising defenseman who will try to stabilize the defensive game.

Strengths:

The team has an excellent power play, converting 24% of their power-play opportunities.
They average 2.8 goals per game, which gives hope for success if their defense holds up.

Injuries and suspensions: Cousins and Kleven are out.

Match Prediction

Winner: Chicago Blackhawks
Both teams are in a similar situation, but Chicago seems to have some momentum after their recent wins. Given that their offense is slightly more effective than Ottawa’s and taking into account the current lineup issues with Ottawa, I expect Chicago to win this match. With both teams struggling defensively, it will be a tense game, with a 4-3 victory for the Blackhawks, likely in overtime or a shootout.

Prediction

Both teams have started to recover from their slump and are now fighting for crucial points. Chicago even managed to stun a clear favorite in their last match, something that doesn`t happen often. In the upcoming game, the Blackhawks will once again play on home ice, but despite this, bookmakers are not confident in their victory, offering a high odds on the hosts. However, despite Ottawa`s slight advantage in most aspects, Chicago`s recent form could give them a strong challenge.

Our prediction is a Chicago win with a +1.5 puck handicap at odds of 1.70.

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