Florida Panthers - Ottawa Senators predictions and free betting tips [21/02/2024]

The puck drops for an exciting NHL regular season match of the 2023-2024 seasons. Ice hockey fans will be treated to a face-off between teams from opposite ends of the Eastern Conference table: "Florida" and "Ottawa".

"Florida"

The "Florida" squad have partaken in 55 official NHL regular season games of the 2023-2024 seasons. With a total of 55 games played and 76 points accumulated, "Florida" is comfortably settled in the 2nd spot of the Eastern Conference league table. The 2023-2024 season sees "Florida" performing exceptionally well, contending for the top tier in their conference and in the entire regular championship. At present, "Florida" sits in 2nd place behind only their close rivals, "Boston". "Boston" edges "Florida" by a mere point and have more games under their belt.

In terms of points lost, "Florida" is leading the Eastern Conference and is poised to reclaim the top spot in all key metrics. The playoff question for "Florida" is practically settled, considering their lead of 16 points over the "New Jersey" side who are nestled in the 9th spot. "Florida's" gaming performance is defined by their solid defence. In 55 matches, "Florida" has conceded only 135 pucks, a record superior to that of the Eastern and Western conference leaders. In their last 10 games, "Florida" suffered a single defeat to their opponents, "Philadelphia".

"Ottawa"

The Canadian side has partaken in 52 official matches throughout the NHL regular season of the 2023-2024 seasons. Having accumulated 48 points from these 52 matches, "Ottawa" find themselves in the 15th spot in the Eastern Conference league table, only ahead of "Columbus". The 2023-2024 season has been a downer for "Ottawa" and most likely they will bow out after the regular championship. "Ottawa's" chances of clinching a playoff spot for the Stanley Cup are slim, with "Detroit" in the 8th spot, having a 16 point lead. Overcoming this deficit will be a tough task, especially considering "Ottawa's" lacklustre performances in their recent matches.

While the Canadian side has been victorious more often than at the start of the regular championship, valuable time has already slipped by. A four-match winning streak has only aided in securing the 15th spot in the Eastern Conference, building a small lead over table-bottom "Columbus". "Ottawa" doesn't shine in terms of gaming indicators but outstrips stronger rivals like "Washington", "Pittsburgh", "Montreal" and "Buffalo" in terms of scoring. In the last five matches, "Ottawa" suffered only two defeats, to "Chicago" and "Anaheim". 

Head-to-head clashes

"Florida" and "Ottawa" have held 57 face-offs with "Florida" prevailing 30 times and "Ottawa" coming out stronger in 27 of the matches.

Goal Total Forecast

"Ottawa's" ITO, individual total over, will add up to more than 1 goal.

Forecast

"Florida" will clinify the win within regular time. The teams vary in strengths and quality of lineup, setting contrasting goals for themselves. A week ago, "Ottawa" might have posed some resistance to "Florida" when they were at their peak, but the situation has now swung in favour of the "Panthers". With 9 victories from their last 10 games, the deck is stacked in their favour.