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Senators vs. Panthers Prediction: Florida Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [2/8/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers matchup.
The Florida Panthers will face the Ottawa Senators in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Ottawa-Florida game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Panthers are more likely to win, while the Senators have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Senators vs. Panthers predictions page.
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Senators vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Senators and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Panthers a 61% chance of beating the Senators.
According to our model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% 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 (-170) | -1.5 (+142) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -185 |
| Total | o5.5 (-108) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Senators vs. Panthers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Senators vs. Panthers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Senators vs. Panthers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Senators vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Ottawa's Brady Tkachuk is most likely to score the first goal in Senators vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Tkachuk a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Senators star is a 35.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 7.5% |
| Tim Stutzle | 6.2% |
| Drake Batherson | 5.4% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | 7.5% |
| Sam Reinhart | 7.2% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 6.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 35.1% |
| Tim Stutzle | 30.8% |
| Drake Batherson | 28.7% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 36.5% |
| Matthew Tkachuk | 35.3% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 34.8% |
Senators vs. Panthers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between the Panthers and Senators at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Ottawa Senators vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Senators vs. Panthers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Ottawa vs. Florida picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Senators on Saturday.
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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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