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Senators vs. Panthers prediction: Ottawa favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [3/31/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Florida Panthers will face the Ottawa Senators in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Senators as the most likely winner of the Senators vs. Panthers game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Senators vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Senators and Panthers, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Senators a 58% chance of beating the Panthers.
According to our model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Senators vs. Panthers odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Senators | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+142) | +1.5 (-165) |
| Moneyline | -180 | +154 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Senators vs. Panthers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Panthers +1.5 | -165 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | +154 |
| Total | Under 6 | -105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Panthers to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Senators vs. Panthers player props
Who will score a goal in Senators vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Matthew Tkachuk is most likely to score an anytime goal in Senators vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Tkachuk a 40.4% chance of scoring a goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the star is an 8.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 33.5% |
| Tim Stutzle | 32.9% |
| Drake Batherson | 28.5% |
| Dylan Cozens | 25.0% |
| Shane Pinto | 24.6% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | 40.4% |
| Sam Bennett | 30.1% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 28.1% |
| Eetu Luostarinen | 20.1% |
| Mackie Samoskevich | 19.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 6.5% |
| Tim Stutzle | 6.4% |
| Drake Batherson | 5.5% |
| Dylan Cozens | 5.2% |
| Shane Pinto | 4.4% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | 8.8% |
| Sam Bennett | 6.4% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 5.2% |
| Eetu Luostarinen | 3.3% |
| Noah Gregor | 3.2% |
Senators vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Panthers and Senators at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Ottawa Senators vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Senators, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Senators vs. Panthers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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