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Game time: December 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Canadian Tire Centre — Ottawa, ON

Article updated Dec 4, 10:08 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Ottawa Senators in a divisional matchup on Thursday evening. The Red Wings are coming off a loss to the Bruins, while the

Game outlook

The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Ottawa Senators in a divisional matchup on Thursday evening. The Red Wings are coming off a loss to the Bruins, while the Senators recently lost to the Ducks. Ottawa had a 2-1 record against Detroit last season. Despite being the underdog, the Red Wings will look to secure a road win. The Senators are favored with opening odds at -173, which have remained unchanged. Stay tuned for the Red Wings vs. Senators prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Red Wings +154 | Senators -173

Spread: Red Wings +1.5 (-165) | Senators -1.5 (+143)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 63%.

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are currently one game below the .500 mark and are only three points out of a playoff spot. There is speculation that changes could be made if the team continues to struggle in winning games. Despite going 2-2-1 in their past five games, Lucas Raymond has been performing well with eight points in his last five games, while Alex DeBrincat has only scored one goal this month. Dylan Larkin has only accumulated three points in his previous five games, but has 20 points on the season so far. Patrick Kane has been absent from the last few games and is not expected to play. Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon are injured, leading Ville Husso to likely take over in goal. Detroit's offense is ranked 27th, defense 22nd, and they currently have a 10-11-4 record for the season. For assistance during the NHL season, consider utilizing our top Hockey handicappers.

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Ottawa Senators Analysis

The Ottawa Senators have returned home after a road trip where they won only two of their last five games. Despite some inconsistencies in their performance, Tim Stutzle has emerged as a standout player, leading the squad in points. The team is currently five points out of a playoff spot and is struggling with shaky defense and goaltending. Veteran players like Claude Giroux and Jake Sanderson are contributing, but the goaltending from Linus Ullmark and Anton Forsberg has been subpar. The Senators have an average of 3.1 goals per game and concede an average of 3.3 goals per game, ranking them 14th and 28th, respectively. Overall, they have a power ranking of 10 and are looking to improve their standings.

Detroit Red Wings Shining Bright While Ottawa Senators Struggle On The Ice

The Detroit Red Wings have displayed improved performance on the ice, with a notable involvement in close matches as evidenced by four out of their last eight games going into overtime. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators are experiencing inconsistency, having only managed to secure victory in two out of their past nine matchups. Notably, the Red Wings have demonstrated strength in their defensive capabilities, limiting their opponents to two or fewer goals in four of their last six games. On the other hand, the Senators have struggled to prevent goals, conceding an average of 3.5 goals in their last ten outings. Additionally, Ottawa's performance at home has been subpar, with five losses in their last six home games.

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SportsJaw Red Wings vs Senators archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Red Wings vs Senators matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Red Wings+154 → +160Moved
  • Moneyline · Ottawa Senators-173 → -181Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Red Wings+1.5 (-165) → +1.5 (-165)Unchanged
  • Spread · Ottawa Senators-1.5 (+143) → -1.5 (+140)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Red Wings
5-4 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ottawa Senators
8-4 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-05T03:08:26.093Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Detroit Red Wings are currently one game below the .500 mark and are only three points out of a playoff spot. There is speculation that changes could be made if the team continues to struggle in winning games. Despite going 2-2-1 in their past five games, Lucas Raymond has been performing well with eight points in his last five games, while Alex DeBrincat has only scored one goal this month. Dylan Larkin has only accumulated three points in his previous five games, but has 20 points on the season so far. Patrick Kane has been absent from the last few games and is not expected to play. Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon are injured, leading Ville Husso to likely take over in goal. Detroit's offense is ranked 27th, defense 22nd, and they currently have a 10-11-4 record for the season. For assistance during the NHL season, consider utilizing our top Hockey handicappers.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ottawa Senators defeated Detroit Red Wings 2-1

Ottawa Senators defeated Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on December 5, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. Ottawa Senators' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Red Wings +1.5 (-165) spread, Detroit Red Wings covered, while the 3 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Moneyline · Ottawa Senators +154Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 6 (-110)Win
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Under 6 (-110)Win