The New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at The Canadian Tire Centre. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Rangers vs Senators prediction.
Senators Look to Bounce Back
The Senators in the last game faced off against the Boston Bruins and they were defeated 3-2. Thomas Chabot had a strong game putting up a goal and adding an assist. The Senators on the season is averaging 3.36 goals while their defense is giving up 3.59 goals per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 30th. Tim Stützle has been the top player for the Senators scoring 10 goals and adding 3 assists so far this season.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won each of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Rangers have lost the first period in four of their last five night games following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Rangers’ last nine games as favorites.
Rangers Defense Looks to Bounce Back
The Rangers faced off against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night and it wasn’t a good game. The Rangers offense scored two goals, but the defense really let them down giving up five goals. The Rangers are averaging 3.21 goals while their defense is giving up 2.83 goals per game The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the defense is ranked 9th. The defense has been the strength but they are going to need to bounce back if they ware going to find success in this game. Artemi Panarin has scored 29 goals and added 34 assists so far this season.
Ottawa Senators Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the Senators’ last 10 games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs against the Rangers.
- The Senators have lost the first period in each of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last 11 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Senators vs Rangers Betting Prediction
Even on tired legs, the Rangers are going to find success here. The Senators defense has been awful all season and they are giving up 3.59 goals per game. The offense for the Rangers is averaging 3.21 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Senators defense will have no answer, and the Rangers are going to get the job done. Back the Rangers.