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New Jersey Devils Favored to Win Against Ottawa Senators in Thursday Matchup

The Ottawa Senators will face off against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. EST at the Canadian Tire Centre. Ottawa currently sits in fourth place in the Atlantic division with four points through three games, and they are undefeated at home. The Devils, on the other hand, lead the Metro division with eight points from six games. New Jersey is favored to win with a -125 money line, while the total goals are set at 6.5. The Devils opened as -122 favorites and the line has not moved.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Devils -122 | Senators +105
• Spread: Devils -1.5 (+210) | Senators +1.5 (-250)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 55%.

New Jersey vs Ottawa Stats

New Jersey Devils

In their most recent game, the New Jersey Devils fell to the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 4-2. Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt led the team in shots on goal with four each, while Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier scored for the Devils. Bratt had two assists, and Hughes also contributed an assist. Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves in the game. In terms of overall performance, Stefan Noesen and Jesper Bratt lead the team with six points each, with Bratt leading in assists. Paul Cotter has scored the most goals with four and has a team-high +3 rating. Nico Hischier leads in power play goals. The team ranks 17th in goals/game, 13th in shots per game, and has a 20% success rate on the power play. Defensively, Seamus Casey leads with four points, including three goals. Brenden Dillon has the most penalty minutes. Jacob Markstrom has been the primary goaltender with a 2.79 GAA. The team ranks 6th in goals against per game and 3rd in penalty kill rate. New Jersey has five players listed on the injury report, including four defenders, for the upcoming contest. The team is currently ranked 13th in offense, 6th in defense, and has a record of 4-2 this season.

Ottawa Senators Analysis

The Ottawa Senators recently won a thrilling overtime game against the Los Angeles Kings, with multiple players putting up impressive stats. Despite their offensive prowess, the team struggles defensively and on the penalty kill. Notable players like Stutzle, Tkachuk, and MacEwen have been key contributors to the team's success. Ullmark and Zub are currently listed on the injury report. Ottawa's power ranking is 18, and they rank 5th in offense and 26th in defense, with a 2-1 overall record. Their upcoming matchup against New Jersey may prove challenging based on recent performance.

Senators Face Tough Challenge Against Dominant Devils Penalty Kill

A major area of concern is the penalty kill for the Senators in their upcoming game against New Jersey. The Devils have shown proficiency on the power play and hold an advantage in face-off statistics. In addition, the goaltending for New Jersey has been consistently strong, which should help suppress the Senators' offense that typically averages four goals per game. Notably, New Jersey has won five of their last six matches against the Senators. Considering Ullmark's recent injury and the backup goalies' performance in the last game, there is a higher level of confidence in New Jersey's ability to secure a victory.

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