Senators vs Penguins Picks and Prediction – 1/11/2025

On Saturday, the Ottawa Senators (19-17-3) face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-8) at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Pittsburgh comes into this matchup on a four-game losing streak and has dropped Edmonton. In a close contest against Columbus, which ended in a 4-3 shootout loss, Rickard Rakell stood out for the Penguins by netting two goals. This season, Sidney Crosby has been the team's top performer, amassing 44 points, the highest on the roster. Rakell follows as Pittsburgh’s second highest point-scorer, having accumulated 35 points. He also leads the team in goals, boasting a total of 20 thus far. Crosby, on the other hand, has excelled in playmaking, leading the Penguins with 33 assists this season. Over their last five matchups, Pittsburgh has conceded an average of 3.4 goals per game, placing them in mid-pack within the Metropolitan Division standings. The team is keen on breaking their losing streak and revitalizing their offensive play in the upcoming home game against Ottawa. Throughout the season, the Penguins have averaged scoring 3 goals per game.

Ottawa enters this game on a three-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Buffalo. In a nail-biting 3-2 overtime defeat against Detroit, Brady Tkachuk found the back of the net for the Ottawa Senators. This season, Tim Stutzle has emerged as the leading point scorer for Ottawa with an impressive 41 points. Close on his heels is Brady Tkachuk, who has accrued 38 points, placing him as the team’s second-highest scorer. Tkachuk is at the forefront in terms of goals, having netted 18 in the season so far, while Tim Stutzle has excelled in setting up his teammates, leading the Senators with 29 assists. The Senators have struggled defensively lately, conceding an average of 3.2 goals per game over their last five outings, which has left them in the mid-tier of the Atlantic Division standings. As they gear up to face another team hitting a rough patch, the Pittsburgh Penguins, on the road, Ottawa is eager to break their current losing streak. On average, the Senators manage to score 2.9 goals per game.

Ottawa and Pittsburgh share comparable offensive stats, with each team netting a similar average number of goals in their games. Currently, both teams are grappling with a series of losses, making them eager for a turnaround. In this matchup, only one of the teams will manage to snap their losing streak and claim a win. Give me the road team to be the one to break out and get the win. Final Score Prediction, Ottawa Senators win 5-1.