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Panthers vs. Senators prediction: Ottawa favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [1/10/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers will lock horns in the NHL at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Senators a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Panthers.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's Panthers vs. Senators matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Panthers vs. Senators prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Panthers and Senators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Senators a 51% chance of beating the Panthers.
According to our model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 54% chance of going over.
Panthers vs. Senators odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-235) | -1.5 (+200) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -118 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Panthers vs. Senators picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | -235 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | +105 |
| Total | Over 6 | -120 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Panthers to win.
Panthers vs. Senators player props
Who will score a goal in Panthers vs. Senators?
According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Senators.
Our projections give Reinhart a 48.5% chance of scoring a goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the star is an 11.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 48.5% |
| Sam Bennett | 39.5% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 29.4% |
| Anton Lundell | 25.4% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 24.0% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tim Stutzle | 33.7% |
| Brady Tkachuk | 31.1% |
| Drake Batherson | 28.4% |
| Shane Pinto | 26.0% |
| Dylan Cozens | 22.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 11.5% |
| Sam Bennett | 8.2% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 5.6% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 4.9% |
| Anton Lundell | 4.5% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tim Stutzle | 6.2% |
| Brady Tkachuk | 5.9% |
| Drake Batherson | 4.9% |
| Shane Pinto | 4.6% |
| Dylan Cozens | 3.9% |
Panthers vs. Senators game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Senators and Panthers at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Senators, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Panthers vs. Senators insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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