Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Picks & Predictions
The Ottawa Senators will face off against the Detroit Red Wings in a crucial matchup as both teams vie for playoff spots. The Senators hold the top wild-card spot in the
Game outlook
The Ottawa Senators will face off against the Detroit Red Wings in a crucial matchup as both teams vie for playoff spots. The Senators hold the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a record of 8-4, while the Red Wings have fallen out of playoff position with a record of 33-32-6. Ottawa is the betting favorite at -133, with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned to see who will come out on top in this matchup. For more NHL predictions, be sure to visit our website.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Senators -133 | Red Wings +115
Spread: Senators -1.5 (+185) | Red Wings +1.5 (-222)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 57%.
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are currently in playoff position, but their offense has been struggling, averaging only 2.90 goals per game with only six goals in the last three games. While Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson have been standout performers with 40 goals and 87 assists combined, the rest of the offense has been less consistent. With only seven skaters scoring 12 goals or more, opponents have been able to limit their top-heavy offense. On the other hand, the defense has been solid, allowing only 2.87 goals per game with just five goals in the last two games. Defensemen like Thomas Chabot, Jake Sanderson, Nick Jensen, and Tyler Kleven have been contributing to the defensive success. Goaltender Linus Ullmark has also been impressive with a .908 save percentage and a 2.78 goals-against average. Overall, Ottawa is ranked 20th in offense, 14th in defense, with a power ranking of 18 and a season record of 8-4.