Chicago Blackhawks vs. Ottawa Senators Picks and Prediction for Saturday, December 20, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s an interconference tilt on the ice as a pair of teams trying to pick up two points collide on the ice north of the border when the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Ottawa Senators Saturday afternoon and we have the inside scoop with our Blackhawks vs. Senators prediction. Chicago was downed 4-1 on the road by the Canadiens Thursday night in their previous contest. Ottawa blanked Pittsburgh 4-0 at home in their previous game Thursday night. In the last 10 meetings between the teams, the Blackhawks own an 8-1-1 edge and have won the last two meetings, including a 7-3 home win in the first matchup this season October 28. Read more about this Blackhawks vs. Senators prediction! Our NHL Predictions are sure to provide a great payout. Check them out!
Blackhawks Seeking Season Sweep
Chicago fell for the sixth time in seven games as they sputtered against Montreal on the road. The Blackhawks entered Friday tied for sixth in the Central Division with a 13-15-6 record and stand 23 points behind the Avalanche for the top spot. Chicago is tied for 25th on the season when it comes to scoring production as they average 2.76 goals per game. The Blackhawks are 15th in the league in goals against as they allow an average of 3.03 goals per contest. Chicago is 11th in power play success as they convert 20.8% of their chances with the man advantage this season. The Blackhawks are 4th in the league in penalty killing as they successfully kill off 84.2% of their shorthanded situations this season.
Against Montreal, Chicago led early but didn’t maintain that advantage as they were rolled over in the later stages of the contest. The Blackhawks were outshot 7-4 in the opening period and skated off with the game tied at one at the first intermission. Frank Nazar opened the scoring with his sixth goal of the season at 7:27 off assists from Matt Grzelcyk and Andre Burakovsky. They gave up the tying goal later in the period. Chicago was outshot 16-6 in the second period with neither team scoring, keeping the game even at one after 40 minutes of play. The Blackhawks were outshot 12-5 in the third period and were outscored 3-0 to end up with the defeat. Spencer Knight made 31 saves for Chicago, who was outshot 35-15, in the loss. Knight (10-9-5, 2.57 GAA, .914 save percentage, two shutouts) is expected to get the start in goal again here.
Key Injury Report for Blackhawks:
Get Free $30 Credit for Premium Picks + Exclusive Discounts
Subscribe Now
- Defenseman Shea Weber (ankle) is out for the season.
- Left wing Nick Foligno (hand) is out.
- Center Connor Bedard (shoulder) is out.
Ottawa Looking to Gain Ground in Crowded Atlantic Division
Ottawa won their second straight game as they blanked Pittsburgh at home Thursday night in their previous contest. The Senators entered Friday 16-13-4 and stand sixth in the Atlantic Division, five points behind the Red Wings for the top spot. Ottawa is 13th in offense as they average 3.09 goals per game to this point of the season. The Senators are 21st in goals against as they allow an average of 3.15 goals per contest this year. Ottawa is 5th with the man advantage as they have cashed in 25.7% of their chances with the man advantage this season. The Senators are 31st in penalty killing as they successfully navigate 71.1% of their shorthanded situations this season.
Against Pittsburgh, Ottawa was sharp in their own end and got stellar goaltending, allowing them to skate away with the home win. The Senators were outshot 8-7 in the opening period and skated off with a 1-0 advantage after 20 minutes of play. Brady Tkachuk opened the scoring with his third goal of the year, on the power play, at 2:16 off assists from Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle. In the second period, Ottawa held a 12-4 shot advantage and outscored Pittsburgh 2-0 to lead 3-0 at the second intermission. David Perron made it 2-0 with his fifth goal of the year at 1:34 off assists from Jordan Spence and Batherson. Claude Giroux extended to a 3-0 advantage with his sixth goal of the year at 4:50 off assists from Michael Amadio and Ridly Greig. In the third period, Ottawa was outshot 13-7 but tallied the lone goal of the period to salt away the win. Tkachuk closed the scoring with his second goal of the game and fourth of the year at 13:55 off assists from Fabian Zetterlund and Nick Jensen. Linus Ullmark made 25 saves for Ottawa, who held a 26-25 advantage in shots, in the shutout win. Leevi Meriläinen (3-5-0, 3.32 GAA, .876 save percentage) is slated to get the nod between the pipes here.
Key Injury Report for Senators:
- Defenseman Thomas Chabot (upper body) is day-to-day.
- Center Shane Pinto (lower body) is out.
- Center Lars Eller (undisclosed) is out.
Blackhawks vs. Senators Pick
Blackhawks vs. Senators Puck Line Pick
- Senators -1.5 (+110) (4 units)
This Chicago squad is reeling offensively, especially without Bedard, which is a major issue for them here. The Blackhawks have scored two or less goals in seven of their last eight contests, with the lone aberration in that stretch a 3-0 win over the Rangers. Ottawa has scored at least three goals in four of their last five games and they have the firepower to do damage, especially with Tkachuk back in the mix. The Senators are just 7-6-2 at home on the year and facing a reeling Chicago squad works in their favor. Look for Ottawa to come away with the win here as Chicago struggles to dent the twine again here.
Blackhawks vs. Senators Over/Under Pick
- Under 5.5 (4 units)
Chicago has stayed under the total in 19 of their 34 games, with one push in relation to the total with an average total of 5.79 goals per game entering Friday night. That number does climb to 6.28 goals per game as the visiting team in their 18 road tilts. Ottawa has seen the over post a 19-14 mark in their 33 games in relation to the total this season entering Friday night. The Senators have posted an average total of 6.24 goals per game on the season though that number slides to 5.53 goals a night in their 15 home contests this season. Lean toward this contest falling under the total as the Blackhawks struggle offensively again.
Never Tried Winners and Whiners? Now Is Your Chance
- Get your first daily picks package for ONLY $1 using coupon code DOLLAR
- If the pick loses, we credit your account with 3 Flex Picks
- If the pick wins, we still give you 1 Flex Pick on the house
- Win or lose, you walk away ahead. One dollar. No catch.
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
