SITUATIONAL TOP-SHELF DESTROYER: 69-44 NHL YTD!
(NHL) Senators (OTT) vs. Predators (NSH),
Money Line: 102.00 Senators (OTT) (Away)
Result: Win
This is an 8* TOP-SHELF DESTROYER on the Senators.

If you've followed me for any length of time, then you'd likely think I'd be on Nashville here.

It's lost four straight and really needs a win, and these are exactly the types of teams and situations that I keep my eyes out for.

The Predators also play with revenge a 3-1 loss at Ottawa back in December.

But I smell a trap here, set by the books, with nearly 60% of the early public taking the bait with the overvalued home side.

These teams are moving in opposite directions. As mentioned, the Predators have lost four straight, most recently a 3-0 setback at Pittsburgh. With three whole nights off after this, while Nashville get caught "looking ahead" as well?!

We're so accustomed to viewing the Predators as a "pretty good" team, and the Senators as a pretty terrible one.

Nashville is 18-26 this year, and Ottawa is 28-20 after winning four straight. That includes a 2-1 win over Toronto, a 3-1 win over Utah, a 5-4 OT victory over Washington and a 6-0 victory over Minnesota.

This is the start of an important four-game road trip for the Sens, with back-to-back games at Tampa after this (starting on Tuesday night), followed by a game at Florida.

These teams are moving in opposite directions and the SENATORS are the correct call in this spot and great overall value in my opinion.

Good luck, NP