Ottawa Senators vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/5

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The Ottawa Senators take on the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL regular season game. The game is set at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Fans can watch the game on NBCS at 7:00 PM.

The Senators come into this game with a 27-22-7 record. They are ranked 13th in the conference and 8th in their division. The Flyers hold a 25-20-10 record, sitting 14th in the conference and 6th in their division. Both teams will look to improve their standings in this matchup.

Senators vs Flyers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. Philadelphia Flyers
  • Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
  • Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators MoneyLine -133, Philadelphia Flyers MoneyLine +113

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators are coming off a close game against the Carolina Hurricanes, where they lost by a score of 4-3. Despite the loss, the Senators were strong on the power play, scoring two goals with the man advantage. Dylan Cozens and Stephen Halliday were key contributors, with Cozens assisting on two goals.

In their previous game, the Senators secured a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tim Stützle led the charge with a goal and an assist. The team managed 31 shots on goal, showcasing their ability to generate offensive chances.

The Senators have been consistent in their recent performances, with wins against teams like the New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche. They are ranked 10th in goals this season, showing their ability to find the back of the net. James Reimer has been a frequent presence in goal, though Mads Sogaard stepped up with a solid performance against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers recently secured a win against the Washington Capitals with a score of 4-2. In that game, they took 22 shots on goal and had one power play goal. Rasmus Ristolainen contributed with one goal and one assist.

In their previous game, the Flyers faced a close loss against the Los Angeles Kings, ending 3-2. They had 21 shots on goal and scored one power play goal. Travis Konecny was a standout with one goal and one assist.

Before that, the Flyers lost to the Boston Bruins, with a score of 6-3. They managed to take 36 shots on goal and scored one power play goal. Travis Konecny continued his strong performance with one goal and one assist in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ottawa Senators are favored to win against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Senators have a moneyline of -133, while the Flyers are at +113. With Ottawa’s strong skater stats, including 337 assists ranking them 3rd, they are likely to win. The projected score is Ottawa 4, Philadelphia 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -107 and the under at -114. Both teams have shown offensive strength, with Ottawa scoring 186 goals and Philadelphia 161 this season. The projected total is 7, making the over a reasonable pick.