An All-Canadian matchup headlines Sunday’s action as the Ottawa Senators visit the Edmonton Oilers.
The pregame narrative: Both teams are playing their second game in as many days and I expect this to be an offensive affair. Ottawa’s power play shouldn’t have any issues producing which is why I like Josh Norris to deliver.
Check out my Senators vs. Oilers prop picks for Dec. 22.
Senators vs. Oilers prop picks
Best Bet: Norris to score 1+ points (+105)
There’s one major mismatch in this game that has piqued my interest.
The matchup between Ottawa’s power play and Edmonton’s penalty kill skews heavily in favour of the Sens.
And that’s a big reason why I’m making this pick.
The Senators rank an excellent eighth in power-play percentage (23.9%) this season. The unit has been a consistent source of offensive production as the team has won seven of its last 10 games.
Edmonton’s penalty kill, meanwhile, has struggled mightily. It places a lowly 26th in penalty kill percentage (74.4%) and will be up against it on Sunday.
Norris is a featured member of Ottawa’s top power play and one of the team’s top scorers.
- Fifth in points (21)
- Fifth in power-play points (eight)
Special teams aside, Norris’ spot on the second line alongside Drake Batherson is a nice place to be for offensive production. Batherson is second on the Sens with 34 points.
Bet on a strong performance from Norris in a plus matchup.
Key stat: Norris has six points in his last nine games.
Picks made at 11:21 a.m. ET on 12/22/2024.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.