Over the past two games, the Ottawa Senators had a chance to put eight points between themselves and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Instead, the Lightning won both games and moved past the Sens in the standings.

Analyzing Thursday’s Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Lightning odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ottawa Senators have beaten the Tampa Bay Lightning six out of the past seven times they've played. The Senators have gotten the best of the Lightning the past couple of seasons, winning six of the past seven games between the two teams.