Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers 3/2/23 – The Ottawa Senators travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers. Ottawa currently has a season record of 30-26-4 while New York boasts an impressive 34-17-9 mark. These teams have met twice this season already with each winning one matchup. The top NHL betting sites keep you updated to place your bets on the best team.
Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers
Date & Time: Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden
Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers Betting Odds
Senators
Moneyline: +146
Puckline: +1.5 (-156)
Total: 6.5 over (-118)
Rangers
Moneyline: -185
Puckline: -1.5 (+127)
Total: 6.5 under (-104)
Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers Analysis
Ottawa Senators was the favorite in their last game and they easily defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-1. Tim Stutzle scored one goal and had two assists, while Austin Watson netted twice. Claude Giroux and Alex DeBrincat each added a goal and an assist, while Mads Soogard stopped 16 out of 17 shots faced. Ottawa has been on fire offensively lately, scoring three or more goals in eight of their last 10 games. The Senators rank 18th in goals per game and eighth in shots per contest this year; however, their defense and goaltending have both been below average this year. Ottawa ranks 16th in goals against per game and 21st in shots against per game, ranking third last in the Atlantic division but five points away from securing the final Wild Card spot. As many as six teams are separated by five points or less for that final Wild Card spot.
New York Rangers is on the back end of a back-to-back. Their offense has been cracking lately, scoring four or more goals in six of the last 10 games. New York ranks 11th in goals per game and 16th in shots per game; Artemi Panarin leads the team with 67 points. Mika Zibanejad leads the Rangers with 31 goals and 64 points, followed by Vincent Trocheck 47 and Chris Kreider 42. New York acquired Patrick Kane from Chicago Blackhawks this season to bolster its defense and goaltending, which ranks 10th overall in goals against per game and seventh overall in shots against per game. They sit third in the Metropolitan division, seven points ahead of fourth-place Islanders. Rangers are hoping to make the playoffs this spring.
Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers Against the Spread
Over is 4-0 in Senators last 4 games playing on 1 day rest. Senators are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1 day rest. Over is 5-1 in Senators last 6 Thursday games. Under is 24-6-2 in Senators last 32 vs. Metropolitan. Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs Atlantic.
Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers Free Pick
New York may be feeling fatigued after coming off back-to-backs, while Ottawa has been playing well offensively; scoring three or more goals in eight of their last 10 games. With three straight victories against New York at home. NHL betting analytics predict the Senators will pull off an upset and win this matchup. Take Senators on the moneyline.
Free Pick: Ottawa Senators +146
