Ottawa Senators

Ice Hockey NHL Scotiabank Saddledome Thu 5 Mar 21:00

Calgary Flames

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

NHL Betting Preview: Senators vs Flames

The Ottawa Senators square off against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, March 5.

Side With Sens to Secure a Victory

We are having a wager on the Senators to beat the Flames in 60 minutes. You can back our pick at +102 on the 3-Way Moneyline and we think this offers good value.

Sens Won Last H2H in Shootouts

Ottawa Senators were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 5-4 (OT) loss against Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Drake Batherson registered two goals, with Dylan Cozens and Michael Amadio also finding the net.

Calgary Flames have lost on their last three outings. In a recent home game at Scotiabank Saddledome, they were turned over 6-1 by Dallas Stars. Flames managed 21 shots and Morgan Frost recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Sens who came out on top when they last played the Flames. At Canadian Tire Centre, a 4-3 win was recorded. The Sens have beaten the Flames in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Linus Ullmark (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 17-8-7 2.9 .884 1
23/24 22-10-5 2.57 .915 2
Dustin Wolf (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 17-23-3 3 .898 2
23/24 7-7-1 3.16 .893 0
Ottawa Senators – Last 10 Games

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 29.9 shots on goal, with a 18.0% powerplay efficiency. The Sens have been giving up 2.4 goals from 21.5 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

Tim Stutzle is the top points scorer with 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists, with Brady Tkachuk racking up 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 2.37 goal against average with a .902 save percentage.

Calgary Flames – Last 10 Games

The Flames have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 30.1 shots on goal, with a 17.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.1 goals from 31.2 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

The top points scorer is Nazem Kadri with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, while Morgan Frost is next in line after having 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.76 GAA with a .903 SV%.

Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames Prediction & Picks

Our expert Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

The best bet could be taking Ottawa Senators to achieve a regulation time victory in this NHL encounter. Our pick can be taken at +102 on the 60-minute line which yields a potentially nice return.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.

Key Senators vs Flames stats:

  • Senators have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Senators have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Flames have lost their last 3 games.
  • Flames have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Flames have lost 14 of their last 20 games.
  • Flames have lost their last 3 games against Senators.

Sens 3-Way Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 49.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brady Tkachuk Over 0.5 Assists +125 BetMGM logo

Brady Tkachuk (Senators) has finished with one assist or more in 3 straight games on the road. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at +125, with bettors able to land themselves an attractive price for this to happen.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

3-Way Moneyline Senators
To Score Drake Batherson
Assists Brady Tkachuk Over 0.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are the Senators for a regulation time win, Drake Batherson (Senators) to score and Brady Tkachuk (Senators) to have Over 0.5 assists.

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Ottawa Senators vs Calgary Flames 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.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

Ottawa Senators have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 62% probability due to their -161 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Calgary Flames are trading at +134.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s +114.

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Tim Stützle is the First Goalscorer Favorite

Tim Stützle is priced at +1200 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and also available at odds of +175 to light the lamp at anytime.

Player Goals

Tim Stützle (Senators)
First
+175
Anytime
+1200
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Brady Tkachuk (Senators)
First
+175
Anytime
+1200
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Nazem Kadri (Flames)
First
+200
Anytime
+1300
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Drake Batherson (Senators)
First
+200
Anytime
+1400
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Player Assists

Tim Stützle (Senators)
Over 0.5
-118
Under 0.5
-110
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Jake Sanderson (Senators)
Over 0.5
-105
Under 0.5
-125
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Brady Tkachuk (Senators)
Over 0.5
+125
Under 0.5
-164
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Nazem Kadri (Flames)
Over 0.5
+140
Under 0.5
-189
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Player Shots

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)
Over 3.5
-110
Under 3.5
-120
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Tim Stützle (Senators)
Over 2.5
+125
Under 2.5
-164
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Nazem Kadri (Flames)
Over 2.5
-135
Under 2.5
-100
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Drake Batherson (Senators)
Over 2.5
+135
Under 2.5
-185
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ottawa Senators logo Ottawa Senators Stats
Calgary Flames logo Calgary Flames Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
18 Tim Stutzle 60 20.43 28 37 65 5
19 Drake Batherson 57 17.76 23 30 53 -4
85 Jake Sanderson 60 25.03 11 37 48 7
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
91 Nazem Kadri 60 19.4 12 29 41 -27
11 Mikael Backlund 60 17.71 13 22 35 13
27 Matt Coronato 59 16.58 14 16 30 -23

Injuries & Suspensions

Ottawa Senators Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Nikolas Matinpalo
Injured
David Perron
Injured

Calgary Flames Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jonathan Huberdeau
Injured
Jake Bean
Injured
Samuel Honzek
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Ottawa Senators Lineups

03 Mar NHL
Senators 4-5 Oilers
28 Feb NHL
Senators 5-2 Maple Leafs
26 Feb NHL
Red Wings 2-1 Senators
05 Feb NHL
Senators 2-1 Flyers
03 Feb NHL
Senators 3-4 Hurricanes
02 Feb NHL
Senators 3-2 Penguins
31 Jan NHL
Devils 1-4 Senators
28 Jan NHL
Avalanche 2-5 Senators
25 Jan NHL
Golden Knights 1-7 Senators
24 Jan NHL
Hurricanes 4-1 Senators

Previous Calgary Flames Lineups

03 Mar NHL
Stars 6-1 Flames
01 Mar NHL
Flames 2-3 Ducks
28 Feb NHL
Flames 0-2 Kings
26 Feb NHL
Flames 4-1 Sharks
04 Feb NHL
Oilers 3-4 Flames
02 Feb NHL
Maple Leafs 4-2 Flames
31 Jan NHL
Sharks 2-3 Flames
29 Jan NHL
Flames 1-4 Wild
25 Jan NHL
Ducks 4-3 Flames
23 Jan NHL
Capitals 3-1 Flames
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 61 39 16 6 84 0.689 29 35 214 175 39 23-8-2 16-8-4 4-3 8-2 1W
2 Pittsburgh 60 31 16 13 75 0.625 27 30 204 175 29 15-8-7 16-8-6 1-8 6-4 1L
3 NY Islanders 62 35 22 5 75 0.605 23 31 183 177 6 17-10-2 18-12-3 4-5 7-3 1L
4 Columbus 60 31 21 8 70 0.583 21 26 192 191 1 16-8-5 15-13-3 5-1 8-2 2W
5 Washington 63 31 25 7 69 0.548 26 30 199 189 10 19-11-3 12-14-4 1-5 6-4 2L
6 Philadelphia 60 28 21 11 67 0.558 19 22 177 188 -11 14-9-7 14-12-4 6-3 4-6 3W
7 New Jersey 62 31 29 2 64 0.516 20 27 160 186 -26 15-13-2 16-16-0 4-0 4-6 3W
8 NY Rangers 60 23 29 8 54 0.45 14 20 160 190 -30 7-15-6 16-14-2 3-0 2-8 1L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 59 38 17 4 80 0.678 29 34 210 158 52 19-10-0 19-7-4 4-2 6-4 3L
2 Buffalo 61 36 19 6 78 0.639 30 33 209 183 26 18-8-3 18-11-3 3-0 7-3 4W
3 Detroit 62 35 20 7 77 0.621 24 33 185 187 -2 18-10-3 17-10-4 2-3 4-6 1L
4 Montreal 60 33 18 9 75 0.625 22 31 213 200 13 17-11-2 16-7-7 2-4 5-5 1L
5 Boston 60 34 21 5 73 0.608 26 32 202 188 14 23-8-1 11-13-4 2-3 6-4 1W
6 Ottawa 60 29 22 9 67 0.558 23 26 201 193 8 14-10-5 15-12-4 3-0 6-4 1L
7 Toronto 62 27 24 11 65 0.524 19 26 198 215 -17 16-10-7 11-14-4 1-3 3-7 5L
8 Florida 61 30 28 3 63 0.516 24 26 186 205 -19 16-14-3 14-14-0 4-1 2-8 3L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 60 41 10 9 91 0.758 38 40 230 149 81 22-4-4 19-6-5 1-5 6-4 3W
2 Dallas 61 38 14 9 85 0.697 31 34 212 165 47 18-7-3 20-7-6 4-3 10-0 10W
3 Minnesota 62 36 16 10 82 0.661 23 32 209 180 29 18-7-7 18-9-3 4-3 7-3 1W
4 Utah 61 32 25 4 68 0.557 25 32 193 169 24 18-10-2 14-15-2 0-0 5-5 1W
5 Nashville 61 27 26 8 62 0.508 20 24 179 210 -31 16-13-3 11-13-5 3-0 3-7 3L
6 Winnipeg 60 24 26 10 58 0.483 20 23 171 186 -15 13-11-5 11-15-5 1-2 4-6 1W
7 Chicago 61 23 28 10 56 0.459 18 20 163 195 -32 12-14-5 11-14-5 3-5 2-8 1L
8 St Louis 61 23 29 9 55 0.451 22 22 159 210 -51 14-12-6 9-17-3 1-3 4-6 2W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 62 29 19 14 72 0.581 21 28 205 197 8 14-8-7 15-11-7 1-6 4-6 1W
2 Anaheim 61 34 24 3 71 0.582 20 27 205 212 -7 21-9-1 13-15-2 7-0 7-3 1W
3 Edmonton 62 30 24 8 68 0.548 22 30 220 210 10 16-10-4 14-14-4 0-3 5-5 1W
4 Seattle 61 29 23 9 67 0.549 23 28 173 179 -6 16-10-5 13-13-4 1-4 6-4 1L
5 San Jose 59 30 25 4 64 0.542 18 28 186 207 -21 17-10-3 13-15-1 2-1 5-5 3W
6 LA Kings 60 24 22 14 62 0.517 15 20 155 179 -24 9-14-7 15-8-7 4-6 3-7 1L
7 Calgary 60 24 29 7 55 0.458 20 22 149 181 -32 15-11-4 9-18-3 2-3 3-7 3L
8 Vancouver 61 18 36 7 43 0.352 12 14 157 230 -73 6-19-5 12-17-2 4-2 1-9 7L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 61 39 16 6 84 0.689 29 35 214 175 39 23-8-2 16-8-4 4-3 8-2 1W
2 Tampa Bay 59 38 17 4 80 0.678 29 34 210 158 52 19-10-0 19-7-4 4-2 6-4 3L
3 Buffalo 61 36 19 6 78 0.639 30 33 209 183 26 18-8-3 18-11-3 3-0 7-3 4W
4 Detroit 62 35 20 7 77 0.621 24 33 185 187 -2 18-10-3 17-10-4 2-3 4-6 1L
5 Pittsburgh 60 31 16 13 75 0.625 27 30 204 175 29 15-8-7 16-8-6 1-8 6-4 1L
6 Montreal 60 33 18 9 75 0.625 22 31 213 200 13 17-11-2 16-7-7 2-4 5-5 1L
7 NY Islanders 62 35 22 5 75 0.605 23 31 183 177 6 17-10-2 18-12-3 4-5 7-3 1L
8 Boston 60 34 21 5 73 0.608 26 32 202 188 14 23-8-1 11-13-4 2-3 6-4 1W
9 Columbus 60 31 21 8 70 0.583 21 26 192 191 1 16-8-5 15-13-3 5-1 8-2 2W
10 Washington 63 31 25 7 69 0.548 26 30 199 189 10 19-11-3 12-14-4 1-5 6-4 2L
11 Ottawa 60 29 22 9 67 0.558 23 26 201 193 8 14-10-5 15-12-4 3-0 6-4 1L
12 Philadelphia 60 28 21 11 67 0.558 19 22 177 188 -11 14-9-7 14-12-4 6-3 4-6 3W
13 Toronto 62 27 24 11 65 0.524 19 26 198 215 -17 16-10-7 11-14-4 1-3 3-7 5L
14 New Jersey 62 31 29 2 64 0.516 20 27 160 186 -26 15-13-2 16-16-0 4-0 4-6 3W
15 Florida 61 30 28 3 63 0.516 24 26 186 205 -19 16-14-3 14-14-0 4-1 2-8 3L
16 NY Rangers 60 23 29 8 54 0.45 14 20 160 190 -30 7-15-6 16-14-2 3-0 2-8 1L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 60 41 10 9 91 0.758 38 40 230 149 81 22-4-4 19-6-5 1-5 6-4 3W
2 Dallas 61 38 14 9 85 0.697 31 34 212 165 47 18-7-3 20-7-6 4-3 10-0 10W
3 Minnesota 62 36 16 10 82 0.661 23 32 209 180 29 18-7-7 18-9-3 4-3 7-3 1W
4 Vegas 62 29 19 14 72 0.581 21 28 205 197 8 14-8-7 15-11-7 1-6 4-6 1W
5 Anaheim 61 34 24 3 71 0.582 20 27 205 212 -7 21-9-1 13-15-2 7-0 7-3 1W
6 Utah 61 32 25 4 68 0.557 25 32 193 169 24 18-10-2 14-15-2 0-0 5-5 1W
7 Edmonton 62 30 24 8 68 0.548 22 30 220 210 10 16-10-4 14-14-4 0-3 5-5 1W
8 Seattle 61 29 23 9 67 0.549 23 28 173 179 -6 16-10-5 13-13-4 1-4 6-4 1L
9 San Jose 59 30 25 4 64 0.542 18 28 186 207 -21 17-10-3 13-15-1 2-1 5-5 3W
10 LA Kings 60 24 22 14 62 0.517 15 20 155 179 -24 9-14-7 15-8-7 4-6 3-7 1L
11 Nashville 61 27 26 8 62 0.508 20 24 179 210 -31 16-13-3 11-13-5 3-0 3-7 3L
12 Winnipeg 60 24 26 10 58 0.483 20 23 171 186 -15 13-11-5 11-15-5 1-2 4-6 1W
13 Chicago 61 23 28 10 56 0.459 18 20 163 195 -32 12-14-5 11-14-5 3-5 2-8 1L
14 Calgary 60 24 29 7 55 0.458 20 22 149 181 -32 15-11-4 9-18-3 2-3 3-7 3L
15 St Louis 61 23 29 9 55 0.451 22 22 159 210 -51 14-12-6 9-17-3 1-3 4-6 2W
16 Vancouver 61 18 36 7 43 0.352 12 14 157 230 -73 6-19-5 12-17-2 4-2 1-9 7L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 60 41 10 9 91 0.758 38 40 230 149 81 22-4-4 19-6-5 1-5 6-4 3W
2 Dallas 61 38 14 9 85 0.697 31 34 212 165 47 18-7-3 20-7-6 4-3 10-0 10W
3 Carolina 61 39 16 6 84 0.689 29 35 214 175 39 23-8-2 16-8-4 4-3 8-2 1W
4 Minnesota 62 36 16 10 82 0.661 23 32 209 180 29 18-7-7 18-9-3 4-3 7-3 1W
5 Tampa Bay 59 38 17 4 80 0.678 29 34 210 158 52 19-10-0 19-7-4 4-2 6-4 3L
6 Buffalo 61 36 19 6 78 0.639 30 33 209 183 26 18-8-3 18-11-3 3-0 7-3 4W
7 Detroit 62 35 20 7 77 0.621 24 33 185 187 -2 18-10-3 17-10-4 2-3 4-6 1L
8 Pittsburgh 60 31 16 13 75 0.625 27 30 204 175 29 15-8-7 16-8-6 1-8 6-4 1L
9 Montreal 60 33 18 9 75 0.625 22 31 213 200 13 17-11-2 16-7-7 2-4 5-5 1L
10 NY Islanders 62 35 22 5 75 0.605 23 31 183 177 6 17-10-2 18-12-3 4-5 7-3 1L
11 Boston 60 34 21 5 73 0.608 26 32 202 188 14 23-8-1 11-13-4 2-3 6-4 1W
12 Vegas 62 29 19 14 72 0.581 21 28 205 197 8 14-8-7 15-11-7 1-6 4-6 1W
13 Anaheim 61 34 24 3 71 0.582 20 27 205 212 -7 21-9-1 13-15-2 7-0 7-3 1W
14 Columbus 60 31 21 8 70 0.583 21 26 192 191 1 16-8-5 15-13-3 5-1 8-2 2W
15 Washington 63 31 25 7 69 0.548 26 30 199 189 10 19-11-3 12-14-4 1-5 6-4 2L
16 Utah 61 32 25 4 68 0.557 25 32 193 169 24 18-10-2 14-15-2 0-0 5-5 1W
17 Edmonton 62 30 24 8 68 0.548 22 30 220 210 10 16-10-4 14-14-4 0-3 5-5 1W
18 Ottawa 60 29 22 9 67 0.558 23 26 201 193 8 14-10-5 15-12-4 3-0 6-4 1L
19 Philadelphia 60 28 21 11 67 0.558 19 22 177 188 -11 14-9-7 14-12-4 6-3 4-6 3W
20 Seattle 61 29 23 9 67 0.549 23 28 173 179 -6 16-10-5 13-13-4 1-4 6-4 1L
21 Toronto 62 27 24 11 65 0.524 19 26 198 215 -17 16-10-7 11-14-4 1-3 3-7 5L
22 San Jose 59 30 25 4 64 0.542 18 28 186 207 -21 17-10-3 13-15-1 2-1 5-5 3W
23 New Jersey 62 31 29 2 64 0.516 20 27 160 186 -26 15-13-2 16-16-0 4-0 4-6 3W
24 Florida 61 30 28 3 63 0.516 24 26 186 205 -19 16-14-3 14-14-0 4-1 2-8 3L
25 LA Kings 60 24 22 14 62 0.517 15 20 155 179 -24 9-14-7 15-8-7 4-6 3-7 1L
26 Nashville 61 27 26 8 62 0.508 20 24 179 210 -31 16-13-3 11-13-5 3-0 3-7 3L
27 Winnipeg 60 24 26 10 58 0.483 20 23 171 186 -15 13-11-5 11-15-5 1-2 4-6 1W
28 Chicago 61 23 28 10 56 0.459 18 20 163 195 -32 12-14-5 11-14-5 3-5 2-8 1L
29 Calgary 60 24 29 7 55 0.458 20 22 149 181 -32 15-11-4 9-18-3 2-3 3-7 3L
30 St Louis 61 23 29 9 55 0.451 22 22 159 210 -51 14-12-6 9-17-3 1-3 4-6 2W
31 NY Rangers 60 23 29 8 54 0.45 14 20 160 190 -30 7-15-6 16-14-2 3-0 2-8 1L
32 Vancouver 61 18 36 7 43 0.352 12 14 157 230 -73 6-19-5 12-17-2 4-2 1-9 7L