{"id":532184,"date":"2026-03-31T03:20:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T03:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/532184\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T03:20:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T03:20:54","slug":"senators-vs-panthers-prediction-picks-march-31-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/532184\/","title":{"rendered":"Senators vs. Panthers Prediction &#038; Picks &#8211; March 31"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ottawa Senators (38-25-10) visit the Florida Panthers (35-35-3, losers of three straight) at Amerant Bank Arena. The matchup on Tuesday, March 31 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/66358?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002712&amp;pa=1668&amp;pb=968385&amp;cid=uxzQ0mSwIt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night &amp; more.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which club we think will emerge with the victory in Tuesday&#8217;s action on the ice.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last 10 contests, the Panthers have gone 4-6-0 while totaling 24 total goals (three power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 14.3%). They have allowed 33 goals.<\/p>\n<p>Senators vs. Panthers Predictions for Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final score of Panthers 4, Senators 3.<\/p>\n<p>Moneyline Pick: Panthers (+142)<br \/>\nTotal Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)<br \/>\nSpread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/66358?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002712&amp;pa=1648&amp;pb=968383&amp;cid=uxzQ0mSwIt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night &amp; more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Senators Splits and Trends<\/p>\n<p>The Senators (38-25-10 overall) have a 6-10-16 record in contests that have required overtime.<br \/>\nOttawa has 35 points (13-10-9) in the 32 games it has played that were decided by one goal.<br \/>\nIn the nine games this season the Senators registered only one goal, they finished 0-8-1.<br \/>\nOttawa has taken 16 points from the 17 games this season when it scored two goals (6-7-4 record).<br \/>\nThe Senators have scored more than two goals in 46 games (32-9-5, 69 points).<br \/>\nIn the 26 games when Ottawa has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 15-6-5 record (35 points).<br \/>\nIn the 49 games when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 30-16-3 (63 points).<br \/>\nThe Senators have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 7-7-7 to record 21 points.<br \/>\nPanthers Splits and Trends<\/p>\n<p>The Panthers have a record of 35-35-3 this season and are 8-3-11 in overtime games.<br \/>\nFlorida has earned 30 points (14-6-2) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.<br \/>\nThis season the Panthers scored only one goal in 17 games and have gone 2-14-1 (five points).<br \/>\nFlorida has earned eight points (3-12-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .<br \/>\nThe Panthers have scored three or more goals in 38 games, earning 60 points from those contests.<br \/>\nThis season, Florida has recorded a single power-play goal in 27 games and registered 29 points with a record of 14-12-1.<br \/>\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 20-20-3 (43 points).<br \/>\nThe Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 14-13-0 to record 28 points.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for NHL tickets? <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/67619?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002712&amp;pa=2994&amp;pb=968393&amp;cid=uxzQ0mSwIt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n<p>Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n<p>Senators vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n<p>When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET<br \/>\nTV Channel: ESPN+<br \/>\nLive Stream: <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/66358?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002712&amp;pa=1691&amp;pb=968373&amp;cid=uxzQ0mSwIt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a><br \/>\nWhere: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.routy.app\/route\/66358?affId=3147&amp;ts=5002712&amp;pa=1684&amp;pb=968384&amp;cid=uxzQ0mSwIt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ESPN+<\/a> to watch the Senators play Panthers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Ottawa Senators (38-25-10) visit the Florida Panthers (35-35-3, losers of three straight) at Amerant Bank Arena. 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