Ottawa Senators vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/22

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The Ottawa Senators will visit the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The game is set to begin at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Ottawa comes into the game with a record of 23-19-7, while Nashville holds a record of 23-22-4.

Under the guidance of Head Coach Travis Green, the Senators are ranked 14th in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. On the other side, the Predators, led by Head Coach Andrew Brunette, are 11th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Western Central Division. Both teams will look to improve their standings with a win in this regular season game.

Senators vs Predators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators -111, Nashville Predators -108

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a strong 4-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, they also faced close losses against the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens.

Key players for the Senators include Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson. Stützle has 22 goals and 29 assists in 49 games. Batherson contributes with 19 goals and 25 assists over 46 games.

In goal, James Reimer played a crucial role in their win against Columbus. He saved 21 out of 22 shots in that game. The Senators will look for strong performances from their skaters and goalies in the upcoming game.

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have had mixed results in their recent games. They recently fell to the Buffalo Sabres with a 5-3 loss at home, despite getting 34 shots on goal. Earlier, they faced a tough loss against the Vegas Golden Knights, losing 7-2 on the road.

In the game against the Colorado Avalanche, Nashville secured a solid 7-3 win. Ryan O’Reilly made a significant impact with three goals and an assist. Filip Forsberg also contributed with a goal and two assists, showing his ability to create opportunities.

Filip Forsberg remains a key player for Nashville, with 19 goals and 20 assists this season. Ryan O’Reilly is also performing well, having 18 goals and 29 assists. In the net, Juuse Saros has been the primary goalie with 19 wins in 38 games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Ottawa Senators are favored at -111. The Senators have strong offensive stats with 160 goals and 289 assists, ranking high in both categories. The Predators have 138 goals and 237 assists, ranking lower. The projected score is Senators 4, Predators 3, so the recommendation is to pick the Senators to win.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. The Senators and Predators have shown they can score, with both teams having over 130 goals this season. The projected total score is 7, suggesting a high-scoring game. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at -116.