Senators vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - March 18

The Ottawa Senators (36-25-5, on a six-game winning streak) visit the Montreal Canadiens (32-27-7) at Bell Centre. The matchup on Tuesday, March 18 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Tuesday's game.

In the past 10 contests, the Canadiens are 7-1-2. They have scored 34 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 22. They have gone on the power play 28 times during that span, and have capitalized with eight goals (28.6% of opportunities).

Senators vs. Canadiens Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Canadiens 4, Senators 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (+117)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

• The Senators (36-25-5 overall) have a 9-5-14 record in matchups that have required overtime.
• Ottawa has 35 points (16-5-3) in the 24 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the eight games this season the Senators scored just one goal, they lost every time.
• Ottawa has taken 11 points from the 14 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (5-8-1 record).
• The Senators are 31-4-3 in the 38 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 65 points).
• In the 21 games when Ottawa has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 11-8-2 to record 24 points.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Ottawa is 20-11-1 (41 points).
• The Senators have been outshot by opponents in 31 games, going 15-13-3 to record 33 points.

Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens have a record of 32-27-7 this season and are 9-7-16 in overtime contests.
• Montreal has earned 31 points (13-4-5) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Canadiens recorded just one goal in seven games and have gone 2-4-1 (five points).
• When Montreal has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-9-3 record).
• The Canadiens have scored more than two goals in 41 games, earning 59 points from those contests.
• This season, Montreal has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 29 games and registered 34 points with a record of 15-10-4.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 14-10-0 (28 points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 40 times this season, and earned 41 points in those games.

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Senators vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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