Vegas Golden Knights vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/25

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The Vegas Golden Knights are set to play against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. The game is scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Golden Knights come into the game with a record of 25-13-12, while the Senators have a record of 23-21-7.

Bruce Cassidy leads the Golden Knights, who are ranked first in the Western Pacific Division. On the other side, Travis Green coaches the Senators, who are currently eighth in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Fans can look forward to an exciting game between these two teams.

Golden Knights vs Senators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Ottawa Senators
  • Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
  • Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -139, Ottawa Senators +116

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are coming off a strong 6-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. In that game, Mark Stone shined with 2 goals and 1 assist. Jack Eichel also contributed with a goal and an assist.

In their previous game, the Golden Knights faced a narrow 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. Tomas Hertl led the team with 9 shots on goal, securing 1 goal. Jack Eichel continued to be a key player, adding a goal and an assist.

The Golden Knights rank 6th in goals with 169 this season. Their assists total is 299, placing them 4th in the league. They also have a notable 5th rank in power play goals with 40.

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

In recent games, the Ottawa Senators have faced some challenges. They lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 at home, despite taking 36 shots on goal. Tim Stützle was the only player to score for Ottawa in that game.

The Senators also had a tough time against the Nashville Predators. They lost 5-3 on the road, managing 26 shots. Ridly Greig and Stephen Halliday each scored a goal in this game.

Ottawa had a strong showing against the Columbus Blue Jackets, winning 4-1. They took 21 shots and held Columbus to just 22 shots. Ridly Greig and Tim Stützle each had a goal and an assist in this victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the Ottawa Senators. The Golden Knights have a moneyline of -139, indicating they are expected to win. With their higher rankings in goals and assists, they are likely to come out on top. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 goals, with the under having odds of -117. Both teams have shown strong offensive stats, but the goaltending stats suggest a lower-scoring game. The projected total score is 7, so taking the over is the recommended pick.