Ottawa Senators vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Picks and Prediction, Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Ottawa Senators face the Chicago Blackhawks with both teams looking to improve on promising seasons. The Senators are 4-4-1 and in the middle of the Atlantic Division, while the Blackhawks are 4-3-2 and clinging to a final wild card spot in the Western Conference. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Senators vs Blackhawks prediction!
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Senators are led by a great defense
The Senators have turned their season around with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.33 goals per game. Dylan Cozens, Shane Pinto, and Tim Stutzle have scored 16 goals and nine assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the forward unit has stepped up as well. Drake Batherson, Claude Giroux, and David Perron have combined for five goals and 14 assists, while defensemen Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub have added two goals and 10 assists from the point to open up the offense.
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The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.89 goals per game. Sanderson and Zub have led the top two pairings but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Linus Ullmark has struggled with a .870 save percentage and a 3.11 goals-against average on 193 shots with -5.2 goals saved above average.
Chicago hopes its defense continues to play
The Blackhawks are off to a promising start despite their offense struggling and scoring only 2.89 goals per game. Frank Nazar and Connor Bedard have combined for seven goals and 10 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only four skaters have three goals or more, and opposing defenses can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has stepped up, allowing only 2.44 goals per game with only six goals in their last three games. Matt Grzelcyk and Sam Rinzel have combined for 1.3 defensive point shares while Wyatt Kaiser and Artyom Levshunov have combined for 1.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Spencer Knight has been great with a .937 save percentage and a 1.97 goals-against average on 189 shots with 7.4 goals saved above average.
Senators vs Blackhawks Pick
Money Line Pick For Senators vs Blackhawks
- Blackhawks (+115) (4 units)
The Senators are playing great hockey, but the Blackhawks look to step up and take over this game from the first period. The Blackhawks should create plenty of scoring chances against the Senators, who allow 3.89 goals per game, with Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Blackhawks, who allow only 2.44 goals per game, should limit the Senators' offense with Sam Rinzel, Wyatt Kaiser, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Spencer Knight to make plenty of big saves. The Blackhawks should win the game and provide great odds in the process as home Underdogs.
Take the Blackhawks money line as home Underdogs.
Over/Under Pick For Senators vs Blackhawks
- Under 5.5 (5 Units)
The Blackhawks are led by their defense, and this game is sure to be a low-scoring game from the first period. The Senators should limit the Blackhawks' offense, which averages only 2.89 goals per game, with Jake Sanderson, Artem Zub, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Linus Ullmark to make plenty of big saves. The Blackhawks, who have allowed only six goals in their last three games, should eliminate the Senators' offense with Sam Rinzel, Matt Grzelcyk, Wyatt Kaiser, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Spencer Knight blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 5.5 goals.
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