Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/31

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The Ottawa Senators take on the Florida Panthers at the Amerant Bank Arena. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Senators have a record of 38-25-10 this season. They are ranked 9th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Atlantic Division. The Panthers hold a 35-35-3 record, sitting 15th in the conference and 8th in the division. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Senators vs Panthers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. Florida Panthers
  • Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators -1.5 (+146), Florida Panthers +1.5 (-183), Ottawa Senators ML -166, Florida Panthers ML +142

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators recently faced the Tampa Bay Lightning and lost 4-2. Ottawa had 28 shots on goal and managed to score twice. Jordan Spence was a standout with one goal and four shots on goal.

In a close game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa lost 4-3. They had 29 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Drake Batherson was impressive with two goals and four shots on goal.

The Senators secured a win against the Detroit Red Wings with a score of 3-2. They had 21 shots on goal and one power play goal. Brady Tkachuk contributed with one goal, one assist, and three hits.

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have had a rough stretch in recent games. They lost their last three games against the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and Minnesota Wild. In these games, the Panthers struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only five goals combined.

Matthew Tkachuk has been a bright spot for the Panthers. He scored three goals and two assists in the last four games. Tkachuk remains a key player to watch as the Panthers look to bounce back.

Sergei Bobrovsky has been a workhorse in goal for the Panthers this season. He played 49 games with 26 wins and made 1,034 saves. The team will rely on his experience to help turn their fortunes around in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ottawa Senators are favored to win against the Florida Panthers with a moneyline of -166. The Senators have strong skater stats, including 241 goals and 424 assists, which rank 8th in the league. Given these factors, picking the Senators to win straight up seems reasonable.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. The Senators have allowed 214 goals, and the Panthers have allowed 221 goals this season. With both teams showing similar defensive stats, betting on the game to go over 6.0 seems like a good choice.