Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/5/25
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Blackhawks? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Senators are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals.
OTTAWA SENATORS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5
This game will be played at United Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 5th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:
- Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Senators picking up a 4-3 win.
- Take the Senators on the moneyline
- On the puck line, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)
Does Ottawa Have What it Takes on the Road?
With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, Ottawa improved to 30-26-5. The Senators were -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.
Each of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette scoring first at 14:32 in the opening period. The Senators’ defense held Seattle to 22 shots, and Anton Forsberg earned the shutout.
Ottawa’s offense put 23 shots on goal in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Tim Stützle netted his 6th goal of the season on an empty net, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal at 14:32 in the first period.
The Senators recorded 11 giveaways and 5 assists in the game. Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s second-period goal. Michael Amadio was credited with his 2nd assist on Stützle’s empty-netter.
On the defensive side, the Senators were impressive, shutting out Seattle 3-0. Anton Forsberg recorded 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 14 blocks and 2 takeaways. The unit also held the Kraken to 22 shots on goal.
Will the Blackhawks Find a Way to Win at Home?
Chicago improved to 19-35-7 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.
Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board. The Blackhawks added another goal in the third period before Anaheim scored again with just 4 seconds left.
Chicago’s offense was active in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, taking 29 shots on goal and scoring twice in the first period. Isaak Phillips netted his first goal of the season, while Teuvo Teravainen added his fourth on a power play. Seth Jones followed with his second goal, also on a power play in the second period.
Ryan Donato capped the scoring with his seventh goal of the year. Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to nine for the season. The Blackhawks had 12 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to Anaheim. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they gave up came in the 3rd period, with one coming at 10:16 and the other at 19:56.