New York Rangers vs Ottawa Senators Prediction 3/8/25 NHL Picks

The New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators meet Saturday in NHL action at the Canadian Tire Centre. Here’s a New York Rangers vs Ottawa Senators Prediction. This article will include a New York Rangers vs Ottawa Senators Pick.

New York Rangers Betting Preview 

The New York Rangers lost to the Capitals, beat the Islanders, and they play the Blue Jackets, Jets, and Wild next. The Rangers hope to avoid two straight losses for the first time since January 28 – February 1. 

The New York Rangers are averaging 3.03 goals per game and are scoring 19.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 26 goals, Adam Fox has 43 assists, and Vincent Trocheck has 162 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 82.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 122 goals on 1,291 shots faced, and Jonathan Quick has given up 53 goals on 549 shots.

Ottawa Senators Betting Preview 

The Ottawa Senators beat the Blackhawks, lost to the Capitals, and they play the Red Wings, Flyers, and Bruins next. The Senators have lost six of their last eight games and have allowed three or more goals in all eight games. 

The Ottawa Senators are averaging 2.84 goals per game and are scoring 23.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Brady Tkachuk leads Ottawa with 24 goals, Tim Stutzle has 44 assists and Thomas Chabot has 141 shots on goal. Defensively, the Ottawa Senators are allowing 2.85 goals per game and are killing 76.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has allowed 76 goals on 837 shots faced, and Anton Forsberg has given up 57 goals on 545 shots.

Why the Ottawa Senators will win

• The Senators have won seven of their last eight day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Rangers have lost five of their last six day games at Canadian Tire Centre.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Senators have covered the puck line in each of their last five day games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have lost the second period in eight of their last 10 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The underdogs have won each of the last three games between the Rangers and Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.
• The Senators have lost 10 of their last 15 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 day games after coming off overtime.
• The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in 17 of their last 18 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Rangers have won the second period in five of their last six games against the Senators when tied after the first period.

New York Rangers vs Ottawa Senators Injury Report 

The Ottawa Senators will be without Nick Cousins, while Tyler Kleven and Thomas Chabot are questionable.

The New York Rangers will be without Adam Edstrom, Adam Fox, and Chris Kreider. Will Cuylle is questionable for the Rangers.

New York Rangers vs Ottawa Senators Prediction

The Senators are getting the nod from oddsmakers because they’re at home where 17 wins have come, and early start times usually favor the home team. However, I’m not laying juice with a Senators team that’s lost six of their last eight games and has been a mess defensively. The Rangers have shown flashes here and there over the last month, and they’ve won four straight games against the Senators, which includes a 5-0 win in January. The Rangers have outscored the Senators 18-3 in the last four games. Hard to turn down the plus money with the Rangers.