4/25 NHL: Ottawa at Tampa Bay

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Oddsmakers don't give the Lightning much of a chance Tuesday, installing them as underdogs when they host Ottawa at St. Pete Times Forum.

Sporting a 53-22-9 overall record and a 20-8-4 mark within the division, the Senators aim to knock the Lightning (16-11-5 in the division) for a loss.

The Senators are road favorites, opening as 135 chalk, with an opening total of 6. They are 53-22-9 this season and 36-42-6 OU. The Lightning are 44-34-6 and are 39-39-6 OU.

Last time out, the Senators lost to the Lightning 4-3 as favorites. That contest went over the closing total.

This game is likely to come down to the Senators' execution on offence. They rank 1st in the league in scoring and look to sustain their 3.8 goals per game average against the Lightning's #17-rated defensive unit.

Some trends to consider:
Ottawa is 3-11-2 OU in its last 16 away
Ottawa is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games against Ottawa
Tampa Bay is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 at home

Next up:
Ottawa at Tampa Bay, Thursday, April 27
Tampa Bay home to Ottawa, Thursday, April 27

 

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