First, I checked out the team records. The Ottawa Senators are sitting at 22-26-2, which is, well, better than the Chicago Blackhawks' 14-37-3. It seemed like the Senators were the favorites going in, and the odds backed that up. I saw something like -192 for the Senators, which I guess means they were expected to win.
Then I dug a bit deeper. I .slilooked up the game details.
- Where: It was set to go down at the United Center in Chicago.
- When: Saturday, but I also saw a game scheduled for Friday at the Canadian Tire Centre. So, these two were facing off multiple times.
- Odds: I saw some different numbers floating around. One sportsbook had the Senators at -275.
I also tried to get a feel for the general vibe around the matchup. Apparently, the Blackhawks haven't been having the best season, both on and off the ice. One article even called them a "disaster." Ouch. That made me lean more towards the Senators, to be honest.
My Prediction Process
Honestly, I just went with my gut after gathering all this info. The Senators seemed like the stronger team, and the odds were in their favor. The Blackhawks' rough season made it seem like an uphill battle for them.
So, after all that, I decided to predict that the Ottawa Senators would win. It wasn't some super scientific analysis, but it felt like the most logical choice based on what I found.
And there you have it. That's how I arrived at my Senators vs. Blackhawks prediction. It was a fun little exercise, even if I'm not a huge hockey expert. We'll see if I'm right!
