New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators Picks and Predictions March 22nd 2025

New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators March 22nd 2025

Betting on today’s Senators and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Devils are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Senators in a Eastern conference matchup.

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Ottawa vs. New Jersey Key Information

• Teams: Senators at Devils
• Where: Prudential Center Newark
• Date: Saturday, March 22nd
• Betting Odds NJ -116 | OTT -104 O/U 5.5

The Senators Can Win If…

Ottawa improved to 36-27-5 with a 3-0 road win over the Kraken. The Senators, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette opening the scoring at 14:32 in the first period. The Senators’ defense held Seattle to 22 shots, and Anton Forsberg recorded the shutout.

Ottawa’s offense was limited to 23 shots on goal in their 3-0 win over Seattle, with Tim Stützle netting his 6th goal on an empty net. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th of the season.

The Senators scored once in each period, with Gaudette’s goal coming at 14:32 in the first. Tkachuk found the net at 8:49 in the second, and Stützle capped off the scoring at 2:14 in the third.

Defensively, Ottawa will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they held the Kraken scoreless. Anton Forsberg recorded 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Senators’ defense added 2 takeaways and 25 hits.

• The Senators have gone 1-2 over their last three regular season games. In these contests, the team went just 1-2 against the spread, while going 1-0-2 on the over-under.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Senators have gone 7-3 straight up. Against the spread, Ottawa went 5-5 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 7-1-2.

The Devils Can Win If…

New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped them to 37-27-6 this season. The game remained scoreless until the third period, when the Devils allowed three goals.

Going into the game, the Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. With only 3 total goals scored, the game stayed under the line.

The Devils were shut out in their latest game, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They struggled with giveaways, tallying 19 in the contest.

New Jersey was held scoreless through all three periods, including a 0-0 tie after the first two. The Devils recorded no assists, power play goals, or shorthanded goals in the game.

Defensively, New Jersey held strong through two periods, but they gave up the first goal at 5:34 in the third and allowed two more, including an empty-netter, leading to a 3-0 loss. The Devils’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

• New Jersey has put together a record of 1-2 in their last three games (regular season). Their record against the puck line in this stretch is 0-3 to go along with an over-under mark of 2-1.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Devils have gone 5-5 straight up. Against the spread, New Jersey went 5-5 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 5-5.

The Lean

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Devils to defeat the Senators while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -116, I’m placing a wager on the Devils to win outright.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Senators to cover. Even if the Devils secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Senators should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

Senators Aim to Rebound, Face Slumping Devils in Newark

The Ottawa Senators look to avoid a third consecutive defeat when they face off with the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night in a pivotal Eastern Conference clash.

Ottawa Seeking Response After Blowout Loss

After putting together an impressive eight-game point streak, the Senators (36-27-5, 77 points) have dropped two straight and are eager to turn things around as they begin a three-game road trip. Ottawa currently holds the first wild-card spot in the East, three points clear of Montreal.

Thursday’s 5-1 home loss to Colorado was a tough pill to swallow. Dylan Cozens scored Ottawa’s lone goal, continuing a solid start to his Senators tenure with six points in seven games since arriving at the trade deadline.

Despite a strong opening stretch against the Avalanche, the Senators found themselves trailing 4-0 after one period and never recovered. Goaltender Linus Ullmark gave up four goals on 13 shots before being pulled in favor of Anton Forsberg.

Ottawa will need a bounce-back effort, and with the wild-card race tightening, every point down the stretch looms large.

Devils Reeling After Latest Collapse

The Devils (37-27-6, 80 points) aren’t in much better shape. After blowing a 3-1 lead and falling 5-3 to Calgary on Thursday, New Jersey has now lost two of its last three and sits precariously on the playoff bubble in the East.

Captain Nico Hischier continues to lead by example, posting a goal and assist in the loss, while Jesper Bratt remains the team’s top point-getter with 80 on the year.

Goaltender Jacob Markstrom, still regaining form following a knee injury, has struggled mightily since returning to the crease. He’s just 1-5-0 in six starts since March 2, allowing four goals on 27 shots against Calgary.

With goaltending a concern and the schedule heating up — three games in five days — the Devils recalled forward Nolan Foote from AHL Utica to bolster the lineup.

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Season Series on the Line

Saturday’s matchup marks the final meeting between the two teams this season. They split the first two, with New Jersey taking a 3-1 win in October and Ottawa answering with a 2-1 victory in January.

Both teams are in desperate need of momentum with postseason positioning at stake. Ottawa will need to get back to its structured game and get more consistency in net, while the Devils must tighten up defensively and support their goaltending tandem to stop the bleeding.

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