Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/18

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The Ottawa Senators are set to meet the Washington Capitals in an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at the Capital One Arena on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

Ottawa holds a record of 34-23-9 under the leadership of Head Coach Travis Green. The Senators are currently ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Capitals, with Head Coach Spencer Carbery, have a record of 33-27-8. They are ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the Metropolitan Division.

Senators vs Capitals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. Washington Capitals
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: March 18, 2026
  • Ottawa Senators Puck Line: -1.5 (+209)
  • Washington Capitals Puck Line: +1.5 (-260)
  • Ottawa Senators MoneyLine: -118
  • Washington Capitals MoneyLine: +100
  • Over/Under: 6.5

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have been on a winning streak recently. They secured a 7-4 win against the San Jose Sharks. In this game, Warren Foegele, Fabian Zetterlund, and Drake Batherson each contributed significantly.

In their game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Senators won 2-0. Thomas Chabot and Michael Amadio were key players. The team managed 29 shots on goal while keeping the Ducks scoreless.

Drake Batherson has been a standout player this season with 27 goals and 32 assists. Tim Stützle is another top performer, with 30 goals and 40 assists. The Senators’ defense is bolstered by Jake Sanderson, who has 116 blocks this season.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have had mixed results in their recent games. They faced the Boston Bruins at home and lost 3-2. Rasmus Sandin and Matt Roy each scored a goal in that game.

In a recent away game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Capitals won 2-1. Charlie Lindgren had a strong performance with 29 saves. Jakob Chychrun and Ryan Leonard were the goal scorers for the Capitals.

Against the Calgary Flames, the Capitals secured a decisive 7-3 victory at home. Connor McMichael stood out with two goals in the game. The team also showed solid defense, recording 22 blocks.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ottawa Senators are the favorites with a MoneyLine of -118 against the Washington Capitals at +100. The Senators have a strong season ranking in goals and assists, which supports their favorite status. The projected score is Ottawa 4, Washington 3, making Ottawa the pick to win.

The current over/under line is set at 6.5, with the under favored at -121. Both teams have shown solid offensive stats this season, suggesting a high-scoring game. The projected total is 7 goals, so the recommendation is to take the over at -102.