Ottawa Senators @ Chicago Blackhawks Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 3/5/2025 7:30 PM EST
We have your Ottawa Senators @ Chicago Blackhawks prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Ottawa Senators visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
Ottawa Senators @ Chicago Blackhawks Pick
Best Moneyline Odds: Ottawa Senators -205 at DraftKings, Chicago Blackhawks +175 at Caesars.
Best Spread Odds: Ottawa Senators -1.0 (+102) at BetRivers, Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 (-145) at Caesars.
Best Total Odds: Over 5.5 (-130) at BetRivers, Under 6.0 (-110) at Caesars.
Game Info
Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Location: United Center, Chicago, IL
TV: -
Ottawa Senators @ Chicago Blackhawks Preview
The Ottawa Senators (30-25-5) head to Chicago to face the Blackhawks (19-35-7) in a matchup of two teams with contrasting seasons. The Senators are fighting to stay in playoff contention, while the Blackhawks are in a rebuilding phase. Ottawa has a -2 goal differential this season, scoring 169 goals and allowing 171. Chicago, on the other hand, has struggled defensively, allowing 214 goals while scoring 169, resulting in a -45 goal differential.
Key players to watch include Connor Bedard for the Blackhawks, who has 16 goals and 33 assists this season, and Brady Tkachuk for the Senators, who has 23 goals and 21 assists. Both teams have shown inconsistency in their recent games, with Ottawa going 4-5-1 in their last 10 and Chicago posting a 3-5-2 record over the same span.
Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators have faced each other 45 times historically. The Blackhawks have dominated the series, winning 31 games compared to the Senators' 12 victories, with 2 games ending in a draw. In their last 12 meetings, Ottawa has struggled significantly, going 1-11 straight up against Chicago. This historical dominance by the Blackhawks is a key factor to consider when analyzing this matchup.
