Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/23/2023]

The Ottawa Senators will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Penguins vs. Senators matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Penguins vs. Senators Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Penguins and Senators 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Senators a 51% chance of defeating the Penguins.

According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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Penguins vs. Senators Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Penguins	Senators
Puck Line	+1.5 (-250)	-1.5 (+215)
Moneyline	-102	-112
Total	o6.5 (-128)	u6.5 (+114)

• The Senators are -1.5 favorites versus the Penguins, with +215 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the underdog Penguins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -250. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Senators and Penguins are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at -112, which means you can risk $112 to win $100 for a total payout of $212 if they get the W.

• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -102, where you can risk $102 to win $100 for a total payout of $202 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -128, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +114.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Penguins vs. Senators Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Senators -1.5	+215
Moneyline	Penguins	-102
Total	Under 6.5	+114

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Although the Penguins are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Senators -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

And while the Senators are more likely to win the game, taking the Penguins moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

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Penguins vs. Senators Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Senators?

According to our model, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Senators.

Our projections give Guentzel an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Penguins star is a 40.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	8.4%
Sidney Crosby	7.7%
Evgeni Malkin	4.9%
Reilly Smith	4.5%
Erik Karlsson	4.5%

Ottawa Senators

Player	First Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	6.7%
Claude Giroux	5.6%
Josh Norris	5.5%
Vladimir Tarasenko	5.3%
Brady Tkachuk	5.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	40.3%
Sidney Crosby	39.4%
Evgeni Malkin	27.4%
Reilly Smith	25.8%
Erik Karlsson	22.7%

Ottawa Senators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	33.8%
Claude Giroux	31.8%
Brady Tkachuk	30.1%
Josh Norris	29.3%
Drake Batherson	26.7%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Penguins vs. Senators on Saturday December 23, 2023.

Penguins vs. Senators Game Information

Saturday's action between the Senators and Penguins at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators
• Date: Saturday December 23, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Saturday's Penguins vs. Senators contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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