Senators vs Rangers Prediction 3/8/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Senators vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 8th at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Ottawa Senators Betting Preview

The Ottawa Senators are 31-25-5 this year after they defeated Chicago in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Ottawa led 3-2 in the third period, but they allowed Chicago to tie the game, before getting the win in overtime. The Senators outshot Chicago by a total of 26-20, won 57.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Norris, Perron, Stutzle, and Tkachuk, while Ullmark stopped 17 out of 20 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Senators lost to the Capitals by a score of 5-4 but did beat the Sharks by a score of 5-3 before that. Ottawa has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 67 points. Ottawa has scored 2.84 goals per game and they have allowed 2.85 goals against per game, while also going 23.3% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 20 goals, 44 assists, and 126 shots on goal, while Drake Batherson has added 16 goals, 33 assists, and 133 shots on goal. Linus Ullmark is 14-11-3 with a 2.72 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this season. The Senators will face the Red Wings and Flyers following this one.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 31-26-5 this season after they lost to Washington in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. New York led 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed Washington to tie the game and ended up losing late in overtime. The Rangers were outshot by a total of 26-17, won 57.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Carrick and Panarin, while Shesterkin stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Rangers defeated the Islanders by a score of 4-0 and the Predators by a score of 4-0. New York has won four of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 67 points. New York has scored 3.03 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 19.9% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 26 goals, 38 assists, and 186 shots on goal, while Mika Zibanejad has added 13 goals, 31 assists, and 138 shots on goal. Igor Shesterkin is 21-21-3 with a 2.86 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage this year. 

Why the Rangers will beat the Senators

• The underdogs have won each of the Rangers’ last three games at Canadian Tire Centre.
• The Senators have lost each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.
• The Senators have lost the third period in six of their last seven day games at Canadian Tire Centre when tied after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Senators’ last six games against the Rangers following a road win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last 11 day games.

Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts

• Tim Stutzle has scored a goal in each of the Senators’ last four games as favorites.
• Tim Stutzle has recorded at least one point in each of the Senators’ last 13 games.
• Tim Stutzle has recorded at least one assist in each of the Senators’ last six home games.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has scored a goal in each of the Rangers’ last five games against the Senators.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last 12 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances against the Senators.

Senators vs Rangers Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup fighting for a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, so this is a huge game for both sides. Ottawa is 17-9-2 at home this year, while the Rangers are 15-13-2 on the road. New York has played better over the last few weeks and their defense/goaltending is much improved. Ottawa has scored at least four goals in three straight games and they have been great at home this year, but this New York team is picking up momentum and Shesterkin is starting to lock in. Take the Rangers here.