The Ottawa Senators (5-4-0) travel to face off against the New York Rangers (6-2-1) on Friday, November 1st. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and televised on ESPN+. The Senators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rangers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Capitals. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Senators vs Rangers

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

Ottawa moved above .500 with a dominant 8-1 road win over the Blues. Going into the game, the Senators were favored on the puck line (-1.5 goals) and easily covered. The total was set at 6 goals, and the 9 combined goals surpassed that mark.

Five different Senators found the net, bringing their record to 5-4-0. Adam Gaudette and Tim Stützle each scored twice, while Ottawa’s defense held the Blues scoreless until the third period.

The New York Rangers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 5-3 loss to the Capitals, the Rangers now sit at 6-2-1 for the season. The Rangers were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 8 goals went over that mark.

Defensively, the Rangers struggled from the start, allowing a goal just 3:23 into the first period. They gave up three goals in total during the first period, and couldn’t recover from there.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense exploded for 8 goals on 35 shots in their 8-1 win over St. Louis. Adam Gaudette scored twice, bringing his season total to 5 goals. Tim Stützle also netted two, with his second goal being his 6th of the season.

The Senators got on the board early, with Josh Norris scoring his 4th goal just 1:04 into the game. Brady Tkachuk added two more goals, now with 7 on the season. Ottawa recorded 11 assists, including two from Stützle, who now has 10 assists this year.

Rangers Offense Breakdown

In their recent 5-3 loss to the Capitals, the Rangers took 19 shots on goal and scored three times. Will Cuylle netted his third goal of the season, while Chris Kreider added his sixth, and Filip Chytil scored his fourth. Kreider’s goal came on a power play, 30 seconds into the second period.

The Rangers had 18 offensive giveaways and recorded 5 assists. Kaapo Kakko picked up his sixth assist on Cuylle’s goal, while Mika Zibanejad earned his fifth assist on Kreider’s power-play goal.

Ottawa Team Defense

On the defensive side, Linus Ullmark made 26 saves with a 96.3% save percentage. The Senators’ defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 21 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 10:56 in the 3rd period on a Blues power play.

New York Team Defense

Defensively, the Rangers will want to start faster after giving up the first goal just 3:23 into the first period, followed by two more in the opening frame. They also allowed a fourth at the 4:30 mark of the second and an empty-netter with 36 seconds left in the third. Igor Shesterkin made 41 saves with a 91.1% save percentage, but the Rangers’ defense faced 45 shots on goal from Washington.

Senators vs Rangers Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Senators have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• In their last three games at home, the Rangers have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Rangers have gone 5-0 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Senators have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.

Senators vs Rangers Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Rangers is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -182, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Senators to cover. Even if the Rangers manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Senators should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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