Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/23

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The Ottawa Senators will travel to Madison Square Garden to play the New York Rangers. The game is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the game on NHLN.

Ottawa holds a record of 36-24-9 this season. They are ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference. The Rangers, with a record of 28-34-9, are looking to improve their 16th-place standing in the conference. Both teams aim to add a win to their records in this regular-season game.

Senators vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators -1.5 (+130), New York Rangers +1.5 (-161), Ottawa Senators MoneyLine -189, New York Rangers MoneyLine +160, Over/Under 6.0 (-104/-117)

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have shown strong performances in recent games. They recently won against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a score of 5-2. The Senators had an impressive 44 shots on goal in that game.

Key players for the Senators include Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson. Stützle has scored 32 goals this season, while Batherson has 27 goals. Both players contribute significantly to the team’s offense.

In net, Linus Ullmark is the primary goalie for the Senators. Ullmark has played 40 games this season with 22 wins. His performance is crucial for the team’s success.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have faced a tough stretch recently. They have lost their last four games. Their last win was against the Minnesota Wild, with a score of 4-2.

Mika Zibanejad has been a key player for the Rangers. He has 30 goals and 37 assists this season. In the recent games, he scored in two of them and assisted in another.

On defense, the Rangers rank first in hits this season. They have recorded 1,797 hits so far. Their goaltending has seen Dylan Garand perform well, saving 35 shots in his only appearance.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ottawa Senators are favored to win with a moneyline of -189. The New York Rangers are the underdogs at +160. The Senators’ strong offensive stats, ranking 7th in goals and 8th in assists, support the pick to win this game.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the under favored at -117. Both teams have solid defensive stats, with Ottawa allowing 204 goals and New York 200 goals this season. This suggests a lower-scoring game, making the under 6.0 a reasonable pick.