Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Senators vs Penguins

The Ottawa Senators square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, February 2.

The Penguins should be able to come out on top against the Senators. Our betting prediction is to back them on the Moneyline where an attractive -114 can be landed.

Ottawa Senators claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 4-1 triumph against New Jersey Devils at Canadian Tire Centre made it three straight wins. Tim Stutzle was on target along with three of his teammates. Goalie Linus Ullmark had an awesome game, keeping out 26 shots (.963).

Pittsburgh Penguins have enjoyed six straight wins, most recently beating New York Rangers 6-5. It was a home success at PPG PAINTS Arena. Rickard Rakell had 2 points, featuring 1 goal and 1 assist.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-0 win for the Sens at Canadian Tire Centre when they last played the Penguins. It’s been eight Sens wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Linus Ullmark (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-12-8	2.9	.886	2
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

Arturs Silovs (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-10-8	3	.890	2
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.2 goals from 29.9 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. The Sens have been giving up 2.9 goals from 22.8 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.8%.

Brady Tkachuk is the top points scorer with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, with Tim Stutzle racking up 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie James Reimer have a 3.05 goal against average with a .874 save percentage.

The Penguins have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.1 goals from 30.1 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.3 goals from 25.6 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.1%.

The top points scorer is Anthony Mantha with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Evgeni Malkin is next best after having 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 2.51 GAA with a .898 SV%.

Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL encounter is to back Pittsburgh Penguins at -114. We think that the road team are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track NHL injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our hockey predictions.

Key Senators vs Penguins stats:

• Penguins have won 6 consecutive games.
• Penguins have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Penguins have won 14 of their last 20 games.
• Senators have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Senators have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Penguins Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

There are many options to simply backing Pittsburgh to win and perhaps Winning Margin could be the way to go. We also recommend the 3-Way Moneyline and Puck Line.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Evgeni Malkin Over 1.5 Shots -200

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -200 currently available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Senators 3 - 5 Penguins

We’re betting on the Penguins to secure a 5-3 winning scoreline. Odds of +2200 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Senators

Penguins

1-0

Senators

+6000

Penguins

+6000

2-0

Senators

+5500

Penguins

+5500

2-1

Senators

+1700

Penguins

+1700

3-0

Senators

+4000

Penguins

+4000

3-1

Senators

+2000

Penguins

+2200

3-2

Senators

+900

Penguins

+900

4-0

Senators

+4500

Penguins

+5000

4-1

Senators

+1700

Penguins

+1800

4-2

Senators

+1500

Penguins

+1600

4-3

Senators

+950

Penguins

+1000

5-0

Senators

+7500

Penguins

+8000

5-1

Senators

+2500

Penguins

+2900

5-2

Senators

+1600

Penguins

+1700

5-3

Senators

+2000

Penguins

+2200

5-4

Senators

+1700

Penguins

+1800

6-0

Senators

+11000

Penguins

+12000

6-1

Senators

+5500

Penguins

+6600

6-2

Senators

+2900

Penguins

+3300

6-3

Senators

+2500

Penguins

+2800

6-4

Senators

+4000

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Senators

+4000

Penguins

+4000

7-1

Senators

+9000

Penguins

+11000

7-2

Senators

+7000

Penguins

+8000

7-3

Senators

+5000

Penguins

+5500

7-4

Senators

+5500

Penguins

+6000

7-5

Senators

+9000

Penguins

+9000

7-6

Senators

+9000

Penguins

+10000

8-2

Senators

+12000

Penguins

+14000

8-3

Senators

+12000

Penguins

+13000

8-4

Senators

+10000

Penguins

+11000

8-5

Senators

+12000

Penguins

+12500

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Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Pittsburgh Penguins are available at Moneyline odds of -102, while opponents Ottawa Senators can be backed at -118. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 51% chance of success.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -108.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Senators

-118

Penguins

-102

3-Way Moneyline

Senators

+135

Tie

+320

Penguins

+155

Puck Line

Senators -1.5

+194

Penguins +1.5

-244

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-112

Over 6.5

-108

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the goalie and player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Goals, Assists, Points and Saves, while there are lots of other options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ottawa Senators Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 24.2
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.5
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 24.2
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 24.9
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 31.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 5.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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