Planning on watching today’s Senators and Panthers game? Catch the action at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Senators.

OTTAWA SENATORS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5

This game will be played at FLA Live Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 20th.

WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:

  • In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.
  • We like the Senators on the moneyline (+195)
  • The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can the Senators Pull Off a Road Win?

On the season, the Senators have a record of 23-27-2, which puts them in 15th place in the Eastern Conference and 8th place in the Atlantic Division. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, Ottawa has gone 18-14. When playing on the road this year, they have a record of 8-14-0.

Over their last ten games, the Senators have gone 6-4, and they have won their last three games when listed as the underdog. For the year, Ottawa has been the underdog in 28 of their 52 games, and they have a record of 10-16-2 in those games.

On the road this year, Ottawa has gone 10-12 against the puck line, and they are 24-28 vs. the puck line overall. So far, the Senators have 17 wins by multiple goals and 21 losses by multiple goals.

When coming in as the underdog, Ottawa has gone 15-13 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is at -0.7 goals per game. Their puck line record in their last 10 road games is 4-6.

Games involving Ottawa have an average of 7 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.6. In terms of their over/under performance, the Senators come in with a record of 28-21-3.

Ottawa has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Senators are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 13th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 16th in the league. Ottawa’s offense is currently ranked 22nd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 17th in the league.

Ottawa’s leading goal scorer is Brady Tkachuk. So far this season, he has 25 goals, placing him 24th in the NHL. Tkachuk also comes into the game with 20 assists.

Florida defense takes on the Senators ranked 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 27.5 shots per game against Florida. They also are 9th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Joonas Korpisalo has started 32 games this season. His current record stands at 13-18, and his save percentage is 0.858%.

Does Florida Stand a Chance at Home?

At home this season, the Panthers have gone 16-8-2, and they are currently on a five-game winning streak. Over their last ten games, Florida has gone 9-1, and they have won five straight games as the favorite. In the Eastern Conference, the Panthers are in second place and have a record of 36-15-4.

Over their last three games, Florida has gone 3-0, and they have won two straight games at home. When favored this season, the Panthers have gone 31-12-2, and they have won five straight games in that situation.

Florida has gone 5-0 vs. the puck line in their last five games and 7-3 in their previous 10. They have a puck line record of 28-27 for the year and have gone 20-25 when favored.

So far, the Panthers have 24 wins by multiple goals and have an average scoring margin of +.9 goals per game. At home, Florida’s average scoring margin is at +.5 goals per contest.

For the season, Florida’s games have finished with an average of 5.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Panthers have an over/under record of 20-33-2.

The Senators are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.

When looking at their offense, the Panthers have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. This year, the Panthers have recorded a 25-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-2 record.

Florida’s leading scorer is Sam Reinhart. So far, he has 39 goals which is 2nd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Reinhart has 27 assists this season.

Defensively, the Panthers are currently 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.5 shots per game against Florida. They also are 9th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky gets the start and has made 40 starts this season. His record at this point is 27-10, and his save percentage is 0.925%.