After paying off as a road underdog last time out the Ottawa Senators will try for another win on Monday night as they host the New York Rangers in Game 3 of their first-round playoff matchup.
Ottawa pulled out a 3-2 overtime win at Madison Square Garden in Game 2 of the series on Saturday night, with Chris Neil potting the Sportsbook. The Rangers were 4-2 Sportsbooks in Game 1 last Thursday.
This season the Senators are 41-31-10 overall while the Rangers are 51-24-7. As for the totals, Ottawa is 42-38-2 on the OU, and New York is 32-31-19.
View NY Rangers vs Ottawa Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
The visitors opened as 100 moneyline favorites in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under wagers.
Power Rankings:
The Senators - Rangers odds would favor the Rangers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Ottawa is rated No. 14 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New York is at No. 7.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Ottawa's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 3 goals per game, against a Rangers defense that ranks No. 3 at 2.3 goals allowed. The Senators power play is averaging 18.1% while the Rangers defense kills off 86.2% of their penalties.
Ottawa won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Rangers on April 14. Bettors who backed the Senators at +145 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
New York Rangers Trends:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing Ottawa are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
Ottawa Senators Trends:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing NY Rangers are 6-4
After a win are 5-5
A few Rangers at Senators trends to consider:
NY Rangers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 6 games on the road
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games at home
Ottawa is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Ottawa's last 10 games
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
NY Rangers at Ottawa, Wednesday, April 18
