Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers Prediction 1/21/2025

The Ottawa Senators (24-18-4) travel to face off against the New York Rangers (22-21-4) on Tuesday, January 21st. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Senators vs Rangers

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The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 24-18-4 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 5:28 in the first period, and Brady Tkachuk added another goal in the second. Tim Stützle sealed the game with an empty-netter in the third.

The New York Rangers Are Coming Off A Win

The Rangers moved above .500 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders, bringing their record to 22-21-4. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Rangers covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.

Four different Rangers found the net, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Islanders cut it to 3-2, but the Rangers added two more goals to secure the win.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense found the net three times in their 3-0 win over the Kraken, with Tim Stützle scoring his 6th goal on an empty net. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th as well.

The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They scored once in each period, including Gaudette’s goal at 14:32 in the first and Tkachuk’s at 8:49 in the second.

Rangers Offense Breakdown

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Artemi Panarin led the way with two goals in the Rangers’ 5-2 win over the Islanders, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, coming on a shorthanded play. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom netted his 1st of the season.

Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 8. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. They also had 14 giveaways in the game.

Ottawa Team Defense

Defensively, the Senators were rock solid, shutting out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 14 blocks, 25 hits, and 2 takeaways.

New York Team Defense

Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their third-period performance from their previous game, where they shut out the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin finished with 35 saves and a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers’ defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 19 hits.

Senators vs Rangers Trends

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Senators have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
  • Across their five previous home games, New York has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • Through their last three games as the underdog, the Rangers have an puck line record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
  • The last five games that Ottawa was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.

Senators vs Rangers Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Rangers to take down the Senators at home. With the moneyline currently at -135, I’m placing my bet on the Rangers straight-up.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Senators to cover. Even in the event of a Rangers victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Senators should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.


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