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Senators vs. Rangers prediction: Tight battle projected in updated analysis for Wednesday's NHL matchup [1/14/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Ottawa Senators vs NY Rangers predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The NY Rangers and Ottawa Senators will lock horns in the NHL at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, with puck drop at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives an equal chance for both both teams to win the Senators-Rangers matchup.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's Senators vs. Rangers matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Senators vs. Rangers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL game between the Senators and Rangers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model can't split the two teams, giving both the Senators and Rangers a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 52% chance of staying under.
Senators vs. Rangers odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Senators | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+210) | +1.5 (-258) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -105 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Senators vs. Rangers 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 | Rangers +1.5 | -258 |
| Moneyline | Rangers | -105 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6 total goals.
Senators vs. Rangers player props
Who will score a goal in Senators vs. Rangers?
According to our model, Artemi Panarin is most likely to score an anytime goal in Senators vs. Rangers.
Our projections give Panarin a 38.5% chance of scoring a goal at Madison Square Garden, while the star is an 8.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tim Stutzle | 29.6% |
| Brady Tkachuk | 29.0% |
| Drake Batherson | 26.7% |
| Shane Pinto | 24.0% |
| Dylan Cozens | 20.1% |
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 38.5% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 29.7% |
| J.T. Miller | 28.9% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 26.2% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 22.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | 5.4% |
| Brady Tkachuk | 5.3% |
| Tim Stutzle | 5.2% |
| Shane Pinto | 4.9% |
| Dylan Cozens | 4.0% |
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 8.4% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 6.1% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 6.0% |
| J.T. Miller | 5.7% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 4.5% |
Senators vs. Rangers game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between the Rangers and Senators at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Ottawa Senators vs. NY Rangers
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Senators and Rangers on Wednesday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Senators vs. Rangers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest 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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