The Ottawa Senators are coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Devils in New Jersey last night. The Chicago Blackhawks are also comng off a loss but they return to the United Center, where they are 3-0-1 this season, and I expect them to win big versus an inferior opponent tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Special Teams - Both teams have been rather effective on the power play, scoring on nearly 20% of their opportunities. We can see a big difference when it comes to killing of penalties though. The Blackhawks have conceded only two goals, for a 91% success rate while the Senators have conceded five goals over six games, only seeing 77% of their penalties out.

2. The percentage game - You have to shot to score, and the Blackhawks 37 shots on goal per game is by far the highest in the NHL this season. We find Ottwawa ranking 21st, testing their opponents goalie with almost eight fewer shots per game.

3. X-factor - The Senators are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago.

Selection: This is a play on the Chicago Blackhawks -1.5 (10*)