Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/21

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to take on the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Toronto has a record of 29-29-13, while Ottawa stands at 35-24-9 this season.

Both teams belong to the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Maple Leafs, coached by Craig Berube, play their home games at Scotiabank Arena. On the other side, Travis Green leads the Senators, who call the Canadian Tire Centre home. Fans are eager to see how these division rivals will compete on the ice.

Maple Leafs vs Senators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators
  • Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
  • Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators MoneyLine -260, Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine +220

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had mixed results recently. They lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3, even though they had 26 shots on goal. Matias Maccelli and Bo Groulx each contributed with assists in this game.

In another recent game, the Maple Leafs fell to the New York Islanders 3-1. Steven Lorentz was the only player to score for Toronto. The team managed 27 shots on goal during this game.

Toronto secured a win against the Minnesota Wild with a 4-2 score. Bo Groulx was a standout player, scoring two goals. Matthew Knies also added a goal to help the team win.

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the New York Islanders with a score of 3-2. Brady Tkachuk made a significant impact with a goal and seven shots on goal.

In their game against the Washington Capitals, the Senators fell short with a 1-4 loss. Tim Stützle was the only goal scorer for Ottawa, with four shots on goal. The team managed 35 shots but couldn’t capitalize on their chances.

Ottawa’s performance against the San Jose Sharks was strong, winning 7-4. They scored two power-play goals and had a total of 24 shots on goal. Drake Batherson contributed two goals, showcasing his skills on the ice.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ottawa Senators are the favorites in this game with a moneyline of -260. They have a strong track record this season, ranking higher in goals and assists compared to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Senators are likely to win, and the projected score is 4-2 in their favor.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score, but the goaltending stats suggest a moderate scoring game. The projected total score is 6, so taking the over at -117 is recommended.