Panthers vs Senators Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Senators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 10th at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are 22-18-3 this season after they lost to Montreal by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Florida cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed four of the last five goals in the loss. The Panthers out shot Montreal by a total of 27-19, won 57.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Florida got both of their goals from Bennett, while Bobrovsky stopped 14 out of 19 shots, which was a .737 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Florida lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Avalanche by a score of 2-1 before that. The Panthers have lost four of their last five games and they are currently seventh in the Atlantic standings with 47 points. Florida has scored 3.02 goals per game and they have allowed 3.23 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 83.0% on the penalty kill this season. Brad Marchand has led Florida with 23 goals and 23 assists, while Sam Reinhart has added 23 goals and 21 assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 17-12-1 with a 2.93 goals against average and an .881 save percentage this season. 

Ottawa Senators Betting Preview

The Ottawa Senators are 20-18-5 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 8-2 in their last game. Ottawa cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but they allowed the next six goals for the blowout loss. The Senators were out shot by a total of 34-31, won 45.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Pinto and Tkachuk, while Merilainen stopped 15 out of 18 shots and Sogaard stopped 11 out of 16.

Prior to that game, Ottawa lost to the Mammoth by a score of 3-1 and the Red Wings by a score of 5-3. The Senators have lost three games in a row and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 45 points. Ottawa has scored 3.16 goals per game and they have allowed 3.37 goals against per game, while also going 23.6% on the power play and 73.4% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 19 goals and 26 assists, while Drake Batherson has added 16 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Ottawa is Leevi Merilainen, who is 6-9-0 with a 3.50 goals against average and an .867 save percentage this year. 

Why the Ottawa Senators will win

• The Panthers have lost each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The home team has won six of the last seven games between the Panthers and Senators.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Panthers’ last three games.
• The Panthers have lost the first period in each of their last three games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Eleven of the Senators’ last 13 night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Panthers’ last six games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Panthers’ last 10 road games against the Senators.

Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts

• Claude Giroux has scored a goal in three of the Senators’ last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Tim Stutzle has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Senators’ last eight games at Canadian Tire Centre.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Carter Verhaeghe has scored a goal in three of the Panthers’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Sam Bennett has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances in night games at Canadian Tire Centre.

Panthers vs Senators Prediction 

Ottawa comes into this matchup looking to snap a three game losing streak, but they have allowed 16 goals during that span. The Senators are 10-8-3 at home this year, while the Panthers are 8-9-0 on the road. Florida has also struggled recently, as they have lost four of their last five games. The Panthers have scored two goals or fewer in five straight games, but they will play a pretty soft Ottawa defense here. I don’t like how either team is currently playing, but the Ottawa offense has been slightly better. Take the Senators here.

David Racey's Pick: Senators ML