Ottawa Senators vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/26

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The Ottawa Senators take on the Vegas Golden Knights at the T-Mobile Arena. This game marks the start of the NHL regular season. The Senators come in with a record of 11-7-4, while the Golden Knights stand at 10-5-7.

Travis Green leads the Senators, who rank third in the Eastern Atlantic Division. On the other side, Bruce Cassidy coaches the Golden Knights, who sit fourth in the Western Pacific Division. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+ at 10:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Senators vs Golden Knights Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. Vegas Golden Knights
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -170, Ottawa Senators +143

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have shown mixed results in their recent games. They lost a close game against the Los Angeles Kings, falling 2-1. Fabian Zetterlund was the lone goal scorer in that game, contributing to the team’s 28 shots on goal.

Earlier, the Senators secured a narrow 3-2 victory against the San Jose Sharks. Tim Stützle played a key role with one goal and one assist. Linus Ullmark made 17 saves on 19 shots, helping the team hold onto the win.

In another win, the Senators defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2. Drake Batherson and Shane Pinto each scored a goal. Linus Ullmark was again in net, making 23 saves on 25 shots, showing solid goaltending performance.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Utah Mammoth with a score of 5-1 on November 24, 2025. Before that, they faced a close 4-3 loss against the Anaheim Ducks on November 22, 2025.

In their recent win, the Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-1 on November 20, 2025. Key players like Jack Eichel stood out, scoring two goals and providing one assist in that game. Their defensive effort was strong, with 16 blocks recorded.

Jack Eichel leads the team with 30 points in 22 games, showing his value on the ice. Mitchell Marner and Ivan Barbashev are also contributing significantly, with 21 and 19 points, respectively. Akira Schmid is the top goalie, securing nine wins out of 13 games played.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored with a moneyline of -170 against the Ottawa Senators at +143. The projected score is 4-2 in favor of the Golden Knights. With their strong defensive stats, including an 8th rank in goals against, the Golden Knights are likely to win. The recommendation is to pick the Vegas Golden Knights to win straight up.

The current total for the game is set at 5.5. Given the projected score of 4-2, the total points are expected to reach 6. Both teams have shown solid offensive capabilities, with high rankings in goals and assists. The recommendation is to bet on the over at -118.