Panthers vs. Senators Prediction & Picks - February 8

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The Florida Panthers (33-20-3) host the Ottawa Senators (29-22-4) at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, February 8 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Panthers have won four in a row at home.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we project to pick up the victory in Saturday's game.

The Senators have a 6-4-0 record over their past 10 games. They have scored 27 total goals (eight power-play goals on 37 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 21.6%) while allowing 22 goals to their opponents.

Panthers vs. Senators Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Panthers 4, Senators 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-184)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Senators (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

  • The Panthers have a 33-20-3 record overall, with a 6-3-9 record in games that have needed overtime.
  • Florida is 6-2-3 (15 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the 11 times this season the Panthers ended a game with only one goal, they have a 2-9-0 record, good for four points.
  • Florida has scored exactly two goals in six games this season (2-3-1 record, five points).
  • The Panthers have scored three or more goals 35 times, and are 29-4-2 in those games (to record 60 points).
  • In the 25 games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 17-5-3 to record 37 points.
  • In the 32 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 19-11-2 (40 points).
  • The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Panthers went 10-7-1 in those matchups (21 points).

Senators Splits and Trends

  • The Senators have a record of 29-22-4 this season and are 7-4-11 in overtime contests.
  • Ottawa has earned 29 points (13-5-3) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Senators recorded only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
  • Ottawa has nine points (4-7-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Senators have scored at least three goals in 31 games, earning 52 points from those contests.
  • This season, Ottawa has recorded a lone power-play goal in 16 games and picked up 18 points with a record of 8-6-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Ottawa is 15-10-1 (31 points).
  • The Senators have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 13-11-2 to register 28 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers Rank Panthers AVG Senators AVG Senators Rank
6th 3.27 Goals Scored 2.84 20th
14th 2.93 Goals Allowed 2.73 7th
3rd 31.5 Shots 29.8 7th
10th 27.3 Shots Allowed 27.6 11th
7th 25% Power Play % 23.08% 11th
17th 79.01% Penalty Kill % 78.13% 20th

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