Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Prediction 3/3/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 3rd at Capital One Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Capitals’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Senators’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Ottawa

-Recent betting trends in games played between Washington and Ottawa

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Capitals and Senators. 

Can Senators Build on the Last Game?

The Senators had lost five games in a row heading into the last game, but they finally made a statement and picked up a victory. The Senators faced off against the San Jose Sharks, and they scored five goals on the way to the victory. The Senators scored four goals in the third period, enough for the win. Tim Stutzle had a strong game, scoring a goal and an assist. Linus Ullmark was in goal and he saved 34 of the 37 shots that he faced. The  Senators scored only a goal against the Winnipeg Jets two games ago, and they can’t have that type of offensive output again here. 

The Senators offense has been the biggest issue all season, and they average only 2.79 goals per game. It’s shocking how bad the offense has been overall because they are ranked 6th in all the NHL in terms of shots per game. Tyler Kleven is dealing with a lower-body injury and is questionable for this game. Linus Ullmark is expected to get the start in goal for the Senators and he sits with a 13-11-2 record overall while giving up 2.67 goals per game. 

The Capitals are Suddenly Struggling

The Capitals are suddenly struggling heading into this game, and after so much success, this team needs to get out of the funk quickly. The Capitals have lost three games in a row, and during the three games, the offense has managed only four goals. On Saturday, the Lightning knocked off the Capitals 3-1. Even though they lost, Alex Ovechkin did score another goal, and no one has been able to slow him down. The only thing that slowed him down earlier in the season was injury. 

Even though they are in a bit of a skid, the stats for this Capitals team have still been impressive. They are averaging 3.58 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.57 goals per game. The offense is ranked the top in the NHL, and they need to find a way to get the offense back out to a fast start. During the season, Alex Ovechkin scored 21 goals and added 37 assists. Logan Thompson is expected to start in goal, and he has been one of the best goaltenders in the NHL; he currently sits with a 25-4-5 record overall, and he is giving up 2.28 goals per game. 

Why the Capitals Will Beat the Senators

• The Capitals have won eight of their last nine night games against the Senators following a loss.
• The Senators have lost each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 12 games following a home loss.
• The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Senators have lost the third period in each of their last eight games as underdogs when trailing after the second period.

Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Prediction

The Capitals are going to have no issue getting the job done here. The Capitals have had their issues heading into this game, but they are still the much better team here, and this is a perfect game to attac them in. The Senators are averaging only 2.79 goals per game, and a bad offense will really struggle against the Capitals’ defense. Others around Ovechkin, not just the star will have a big game for the Capitals offense. The Senators are 0-4 in their last four games as an underdog, and that number is going to change to 0-5 here. Back the Capitals on the puck line.