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Penguins vs. Senators Picks, Odds, and Preview (Dec 18)
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The Pittsburgh Penguins will be chasing a response in the NHL on Dec 18 when they travel to Ottawa to take on the Senators. Pittsburgh come into this clash after losing their last six. Find the odds and our picks here.
How to Watch
- When: Thursday, December 18, 2025. 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Canada Tire Center, Ottawa
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Penguins vs. Senators Odds
| Game Result | Odds |
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| Penguins | |
| Senators |
Penguins vs. Senators Head-to-Head
Pittsburgh hold a healthy advantage based on previous encounters between the teams, winning 80 of the last 146. Furthermore, they have won 48% of their road games against the Senators, winning an average of 3.1 points per game.
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Game Preview
It has been a damaging period in the NHL for the Penguins, as they have dropped to fifth in the Metropolitan Division after losing each of their last six. Furthermore, Pittsburgh have won just three times in their last ten NHL games.
Defensively, the Penguins have been very weak in recent weeks, conceding six in their latest loss against the Oilers. Over their last three games, Pittsburgh have now conceded a staggering 15 goals in regulation time.
However, playing on the road could play to their strengths this week. The Penguins have suffered just three regulation losses away from home, accumulating an overall record of 7-3-4.
The Ottawa Senators are massive outsiders to finish in a playoff spot this season, and they come into this clash sitting second-bottom in the Atlantic Division. They have gone 15-13-4 this season.
Furthermore, Ottawa have been too easy to beat across their last ten games, losing on six occasions in regulation. However, confidence would have been gained earlier this week after beating the Winnipeg Jets in overtime.
Penguins vs. Senators Picks
The Penguins need to respond following a poor run of defeats. However, their defensive record is hard to trust, meaning that the preference is for the confident hosts to record a second successive win.
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