Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/14

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The Ottawa Senators are set to play the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The game is part of the NHL regular season. It will be aired on ESPN+ at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

The Senators come into this game with a record of 21-19-5. They are ranked 14th in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Atlantic Division. The Rangers have a record of 20-21-6. They are 16th in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Metropolitan Division.

Senators vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators MoneyLine -115, New York Rangers MoneyLine -104

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators recently secured a 2-1 win against the Vancouver Canucks. They dominated with 40 shots on goal compared to the Canucks’ 20. Artem Zub and Jordan Spence each scored a goal, helping the team to victory.

In their previous game, the Senators fell short against the Florida Panthers with a 3-2 loss. Despite 19 shots on goal, they couldn’t find the net enough to overcome the Panthers. Claude Giroux contributed with two assists during the game.

The Senators faced a tough challenge against the Colorado Avalanche, losing 8-2. Brady Tkachuk was active with a goal and seven shots on goal. The team managed 31 shots but struggled defensively, allowing eight goals on 34 shots.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have faced a challenging stretch recently. In their last game against the Seattle Kraken, they lost 4-2. They managed only 22 shots on goal and had no power play goals.

Despite their struggles, Mika Zibanejad has been a key player. In the loss to the Boston Bruins, he had a goal and an assist. He has 41 points this season with 18 goals and 23 assists.

The team’s defense has been tested, with Jonathan Quick facing many shots. He has played 14 games and made 327 saves. The Rangers rank 1st in hits with 1225, showing their physical play on the ice.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ottawa Senators are favored with a moneyline of -115 against the New York Rangers at -104. Ottawa’s strong performance in goals and assists this season gives them an edge. The projected score is Ottawa 4, New York 3, so the pick is Ottawa to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown they can score, with Ottawa ranking high in goals and New York showing strong goaltending. With a projected total of 7 goals, the recommendation is to take the Over at -119.