The Florida Panthers (1-0-0) and Ottawa Senators (0-0-0) meet on Thursday. Puck drop from Canadian Tire Center is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze the 24/7 NHL odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Panthers vs. Senators Opportunities and meet our NHL expert picks and predictions.

Season Series: First Meeting; The Panthers went 4-0 last season

The Panthers opened their season on Tuesday with a 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins as -161 home favorites. C Sam Bennett had 2 goals, while C Sam Reinhart and C Evan Rodriguez Each had a goal and an assist.

Ottawa opens its season on Thursday. Last season they finished 7th in the Atlantic Division with a record of 37-41-4 (78 points) and missed the playoffs. The team finished 26th in the league with 281 goals allowed and will focus on improving this season to compete for a playoff spot.

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Panthers at Senators odds

Powered by BetMGM Sportsbook; Visit the USA TODAY sports scores and sports betting hub for a complete list of NHL odds. Lines were last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Panthers -135 (Bet $135 to win $100) | Senators +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
• Puck Line (PL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+180) | Senators +1.5 (-225)
• Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Panthers and Senators were the projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (1-0-0, 4.00 GAA, .857 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (10/22/7, 2.57 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO in 2023-24)

Bobrovsky struggled in his season debut on Tuesday, allowing 4 goals on 28 shots. He is entering his 15th season and was instrumental in the Panthers’ Stanley Cup victory last season. Expect him to turn things around quickly to continue the Panthers’ success.

Ullmark is the expected goalie for Ottawa in the season opener. He is entering his 10th season, including his first with the Senators.

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Panthers picks and predictions at Senators

forecast

Panthers 3, Senators 2

Money line

WET PANTHERS (-115).

While the Panthers obviously struggled defensively in their opening game, conceding four goals, their offense appeared to be one of the best in the league. With six goals, many of which came in quick succession, Florida demonstrated its championship caliber team. While the road environment presents challenges, expect Florida to pick up where it left off with another win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread

HAPPEN.

Despite the Panthers’ proven offense, Ullmark is more than capable of keeping this game within reach.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-115).

Between Bobrovsky and Ullmark, this duel will score fewer points. Since last season, the Senators have had to score 3 or fewer goals in 8 of their last 10 games while allowing 2 or fewer in 4 of their last 6 games. With a slightly higher overall score than usual, the Under is the best choice.

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