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Blackhawks vs. Senators prediction: Ottawa favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/20/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators predictions for NHL Saturday.
NHL action continues on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET as the Chicago Blackhawks face off with the favored Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Senators as the most likely winner of the Blackhawks vs. Senators game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Hawks vs. Senators prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Blackhawks and Senators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Senators a 65% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Blackhawks vs. Senators odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blackhawks | Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-118) | -1.5 (+105) |
| Moneyline | +220 | -250 |
| Total | o5.5 (-110) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blackhawks vs. Senators picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blackhawks +1.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Blackhawks | +220 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blackhawks to win.
Blackhawks vs. Senators player props
Who will score a goal in Blackhawks vs. Senators?
According to our model, Brady Tkachuk is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs. Senators.
Our projections give Tkachuk a 40.0% chance of scoring a goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the star is an 8.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 35.2% |
| Frank Nazar | 24.7% |
| Ryan Donato | 23.5% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 20.9% |
| Andre Burakovsky | 20.6% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 40.0% |
| Tim Stutzle | 38.8% |
| Drake Batherson | 33.6% |
| Dylan Cozens | 25.4% |
| Michael Amadio | 22.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 7.1% |
| Frank Nazar | 4.5% |
| Ryan Donato | 4.4% |
| Andre Burakovsky | 3.9% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 3.6% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tim Stutzle | 8.6% |
| Brady Tkachuk | 8.5% |
| Drake Batherson | 7.1% |
| Dylan Cozens | 4.8% |
| Claude Giroux | 4.0% |
Hawks vs. Senators game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Senators and Blackhawks at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Ottawa Senators
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Senators, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blackhawks vs. Senators insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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