New York Rangers vs Ottawa Senators prediction
NHL · Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · Canadian Tire Centre · NHL Net
Result
Final: New York Rangers 4, Ottawa Senators 7 (Ottawa Senators won). Mel’s pick (Ottawa Senators win 53% of the time) was right. Against the spread, Mel’s lean was wrong. On the total, Mel’s lean was wrong.
Mel’s pick
Ottawa Senators win 53% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- New York Rangers: 47%
- Ottawa Senators: 53%
Projected score
New York Rangers 3, Ottawa Senators 3.
Mel vs the betting line
Vegas has Ottawa Senators −1.5. Mel projects Ottawa Senators by 0.4, so the simulation leans New York Rangers +1.5 against the spread.
The total is 6.5; Mel projects 6.2 goals, a lean to the under.
Recent form
New York Rangers (7-4-1) scored 2.8 and allowed 3.2 goals a game over their last 5.
Ottawa Senators (7-4-0) scored 2.4 and allowed 3.6 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 24, 9:22 AM ET.
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