The New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators have made major transactions in the past few days. The Rangers are focusing on this year, while the Senators have a sharper focus on the near future. However, as of publication, it appears that the most recent acquisitions won’t be in the lineup for Wednesday night.
We’ll review the stats, trends, odds, and recent major transactions before we make our Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers betting picks.
Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers Odds
Before we review the stats and make our Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers betting picks, we need to review the NHL odds.
The New York Rangers are the moneyline favorite, with odds between -167 and -178. The Ottawa Senators are the underdog, with odds between +140 and +150. The Rangers have a 35-26 straight-up record, while the Senators have a 30-30 straight-up record.
As the underdog, the Senators are listed at +1.5 on the puck line spread, with odds between -165 and -188. The Rangers are listed at -1.5, with odds ranging from +135 and +145. Ottawa has a 32-28 ats record, while New York has a 33-28 ats record.
The total goals line is listed at 6.5. The over is listed between -110 and -118, while the under is listed between -105 and -110. The Rangers have a 28-32-1 over/under record, while the Senators have a 26-33-1 over/under record.
Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers Information
Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers
Location of the Game: Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY.
Date and Time: Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, 7:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: NHLPP | ESPN+ | MSG Network | https://livestreamsports.co/
Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers Analysis
This Senators vs Rangers game on the NHL schedule today is the third and final matchup between these squads this season.
The Sens and Rangers split the first two NHL matchups this season. New York won the first game 3-1 on November 30th, while Ottawa won 3-2 in overtime on December 2nd.
Ottawa Senators Performance Recap and Analysis
Since the 2022 off-season, the Ottawa Senators roster has undergone significant changes. That continued yesterday when the Senators acquired Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes. That was one of the last remaining major names on the trade market.
The Senators are riding a three-game winning streak and have a 6-4 straight-up record in the last ten games. Ottawa is ranked sixth in the Atlantic Division but are only two points out of a Wild Card spot in the NHL standings. Chychrun’s addition helps the Senators’ playoff hopes this year but will have a bigger impact next season.
The Senators are ranked 18th in scoring, averaging 3.12 goals per game, while having the fourth-ranked powerplay, converting at 25.4%. Defensively, the Senators are ranked 16th, giving up 3.13 goals per game, while having the sixth-best penalty kill, operating at 82.7%.
Tim Stützle leads the Senators in NHL player stats with 63 points (28 goals, 35 assists), while Brady Tkachuk leads the team with 37 assists. Claude Giroux has eight points in the last five games.
We expect Cam Talbot to get the start against the Rangers on Wednesday night. Talbot has a 13-14-1 record, a 2.87 GAA, and a .905 SV%.
Ottawa Senators’ Key Injuries
The Senators joined the trade madness landing one of the biggest names on the market, trading for defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes. Chychrun is listed as day-to-day and might not be in the Senators’ lineup or up to game speed on Wednesday night.
Ottawa Senators Betting Trends to Know
The Senators are 1-4 in the last five games against the Rangers. Ottawa has hit the over in the last three games and has a 7-3 over/under record in the last ten games.
New York Rangers Performance Recap and Analysis
Fans keenly watch the New York Rangers schedule, waiting to see the new-look Rangers take the ice as a unit for the first time. The Rangers have loaded up offensively. They are preparing for the gauntlet that will be the Eastern Conference bracket in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Rangers recently ended a four-game losing streak, are currently riding a two-game winning streak, and have a 6-4 straight-up record in the last ten games. New York Rangers are ranked third in the Metropolitan Division. They are seemingly destined for a playoff matchup with the New Jersey Devils or Carolina Hurricanes.
The Rangers are ranked 12th in scoring, averaging 3.3 goals per game, while having the 11th-ranked power play, converting at 22.7%. Defensively, the Rangers are ranked 10th, giving up 2.77 goals per game, while having the 17th-ranked penalty kill, operating at 78.8%.
With the addition of Patrick Kane, Artemi Panarin is likely to lead the Rangers in NHL stats for the rest of the season. Panarin has 68 points (19 goals, 49 assists), while Mika Zibanejad leads the team with 32 goals.
Igor Shesterkin (27-10-7, 2.63 GAA, .910SV%) has played the last three games in a row, and with Boston next on the schedule, we’re not sure if Shesterkin or backup Jaroslav Halak (8-7-2, 2.72 GAA, .902 SV%) will get the start against the Senators.
New York Rangers Key Injuries
Don’t let the Rangers’ recent frenzy of transactions affect your NHL picks today, as these transactions might not have any effect tonight. Still, we recommend checking closer to puck drop to see who is in the lineup before making your picks.
Newly acquired right-winger Patrick Kane is listed as out on the NHL injury report, along with defenseman K’Andre Miller serving a suspension and Ryan Lindgren, who is listed as day-to-day.
New York Rangers Betting Trends to Know
The Rangers are 6-1 in their last seven games at Madison Square Garden. The Over is 4-1 in the Rangers’ last five home games. New York has hit the under in three of the last five games. Also, they have a 6-4 over/under record in the last ten games.
Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers Betting Picks
We’ve reviewed the Rangers’ roster transformation, the stats, odds, and trends. All that’s left is to make our Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers Betting Picks. Before we make our NHL picks, we have a couple of final betting trends to consider: the road team is 4-1 in the last five games. Meanwhile, the under is 20-6-5 in the last 31 games in New York.
Moneyline
We’re taking the New York Rangers to win on the moneyline, with or without Patrick Kane. However, this pick is a little less secure if the Rangers start Halak over Shesterkin. Despite the road team’s recent success, the Rangers should win this game.
Spread
We will take the New York Rangers to cover the 1.5-goal spread. This game will be close, and we figure the Rangers will score an empty net goal to cover the spread.
Over/Under Total
Ottawa might have hit the over in the last three games, and the Rangers’ offense has been more productive since acquiring Vladamir Tarasenko, but we are siding with taking the under.
Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers Score Predictions
The Rangers will score an empty net goal to cover the spread and defeat the Ottawa Senators 4-2
- NHL Pick: New York Rangers ML, New York -1.5, Under
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