Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Senators vs Bruins

The Ottawa Senators square off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, December 21.

The sportsbooks have been generous with the -130 that we see the Senators and the Bruins score Over 5.5 goals combined. We’re expecting the lamp to be lit multiple times.

Ottawa Senators beat Chicago Blackhawks in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 6-4 home win at Canadian Tire Centre. Tim Stutzle landed 3 points, including 1 goal and 2 assists.

Boston Bruins were beaten 5-4 (SO) at TD Garden in their last game. This loss at home to Vancouver Canucks was their second straight defeat. There were four different goalscorers including Andrew Peeke.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Sens and the Bruins saw the former win. It was a 5-3 scoreline at Canadian Tire Centre. The Sens have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Linus Ullmark (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-10-8	2.8	.889	2
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

Joonas Korpisalo (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-9-4	3.3	.891	1
23/24	21-26-4	3.27	.890	0

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 31.4 shots on goal, with a 23.4% powerplay efficiency. The Sens have given up 3.0 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

Tim Stutzle is the top points scorer with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, with Brady Tkachuk racking up 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 2.74 goal against average with a .891 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Bruins have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 28.3 shots on goal, with a 21.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.0%.

The top points scorer is Morgan Geekie with 15 points, 7 goals and 8 assists, while Elias Lindholm is next best after registering 12 points, 1 goal and 11 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.06 GAA with a .882 SV%.

Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

Our view on this NHL clash is that the teams will go over the total line. Therefore, our pick is to back the Over selection with confidence at -130.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NHL stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate hockey predictions.

Key Senators vs Bruins stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Senators games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Senators games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Bruins games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Bruins games.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Elias Lindholm Over 0.5 Assists +115

Elias Lindholm (Bruins) has finished with one assist or more in 5 straight games at home. There’s an opportunity to bet on Player Assists and the odds look attractive, with +115 available that the line is covered.

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Correct Score Prediction

Senators 2 - 5 Bruins

There could be merit in backing the Bruins to win 5-2. Odds of +2000 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Senators

Bruins

1-0

Senators

+5000

Bruins

+5000

2-0

Senators

+4000

Bruins

+5000

2-1

Senators

+1300

Bruins

+1400

3-0

Senators

+2800

Bruins

+3500

3-1

Senators

+1600

Bruins

+2000

3-2

Senators

+800

Bruins

+900

4-0

Senators

+3400

Bruins

+5000

4-1

Senators

+1400

Bruins

+1900

4-2

Senators

+1400

Bruins

+1800

4-3

Senators

+1000

Bruins

+1100

5-0

Senators

+6000

Bruins

+9000

5-1

Senators

+2200

Bruins

+3400

5-2

Senators

+1500

Bruins

+2000

5-3

Senators

+2200

Bruins

+2800

5-4

Senators

+2000

Bruins

+2200

6-0

Senators

+9000

Bruins

+14000

6-1

Senators

+5000

Bruins

+8000

6-2

Senators

+2800

Bruins

+4000

6-3

Senators

+2800

Bruins

+3500

6-4

Senators

+4500

Bruins

+5500

6-5

Senators

+5000

Bruins

+5500

7-1

Senators

+8000

Bruins

+14000

7-2

Senators

+7000

Bruins

+11000

7-3

Senators

+5000

Bruins

+7500

7-4

Senators

+6000

Bruins

+8000

7-5

Senators

+10000

Bruins

+12000

7-6

Senators

+12000

Bruins

+12500

8-4

Senators

+11000

Bruins

+14000

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Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Ottawa Senators at -147 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 60% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Boston Bruins are least likely to win at +122.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -139.

You can find a huge selection of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the in-game and pre-game selections before placing your wagers.

Moneyline

Senators

-147

Bruins

+122

3-Way Moneyline

Senators

+110

Tie

+320

Bruins

+200

Puck Line

Senators -1.5

+164

Bruins +1.5

-204

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-139

You shouldn’t overlook the player and goalie props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player when it comes to number of Goals, Assists, Points and Shots.

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ottawa Senators Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 31.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 25.5
• Giveaways: 13
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 31
• Hits: 24.7
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 12.2
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 22.8
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 5

Injuries & Suspensions

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