Ottawa Senators vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 10/25/24
Betting on today’s Senators and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Golden Knights being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Senators.
OTTAWA SENATORS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5
This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, October 25th.
WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:
- With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Golden Knights to secure a 4-3 victory.
- Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)
Does Ottawa Have A Chance at T-Mobile Arena?
With a 4-0 win over Utah, the Senators improved to 4-2-0 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as underdogs and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.
All four of Ottawa’s goals came in the first period, each scored by a different player. The Senators’ defense held Utah scoreless, with Anton Forsberg making 31 saves for the shutout.
Ottawa’s offense came alive in their 4-0 win over Utah, with all four goals scored in the first period. Drake Batherson netted his fourth goal of the season, while Claude Giroux added his second. Ridly Greig scored his first goal, which came on a power play, and Brady Tkachuk rounded out the scoring with his third of the year.
Nick Jensen contributed two assists, bringing his season total to four. The Senators fired 22 shots on goal but also had 15 giveaways.
Anton Forsberg’s 31 saves and a 100% save percentage led the way for the Senators’ defense in their 4-0 win over Utah. Ottawa’s defense also contributed 9 takeaways and 38 hits, helping the team maintain their lead after going up 4-0 in the first period.
Can the Golden Knights Lock in a Home Win?
With a 6-1 win over the Kings, the Golden Knights improved to 4-2-1 on the season. Vegas covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 5.5 goals.
Five different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Tomas Hertl leading the way with two goals. Vegas built a 3-0 lead in the first period and added three more goals after the Kings scored in the second period.
Tomas Hertl led the charge for the Golden Knights with two goals, including his third of the season, and added two assists in their 6-1 win over the Kings. Ivan Barbashev netted his fifth goal of the season, while Mark Stone picked up his third goal and added two assists, bringing his assist total to nine.
After a scoreless second period, the Golden Knights found the net three times in the third. They took 30 shots on goal and scored twice on the power play. Pavel Dorofeyev added his third goal of the season, while Alex Pietrangelo contributed with three assists, giving him six for the year.
Defensively, the Golden Knights conceded just one goal, which came late in the second period. Ilya Samsonov made 33 saves, finishing with a 97.1% save percentage. The defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 21 hits.