Detroit pays a visit to Ottawa on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Senators snipers in hockey action at Canadian Tire Centre.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Detroit Red Wings in this one, they Red Wings listed earlier today as underdogs of 130 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.1-1.4 win for the Senators. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Ottawa Senators sport a record of 20-12-3 heading into this matchup, while the Detroit Red Wings sit at 15-16-4 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 15-18-2 for the Senators and 15-14-6 for the Red Wings. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ottawa vs Detroit injuries news.
The Red Wings - Senators odds would favor the Senators if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Ottawa is rated No. 17 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Detroit is at No. 28.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Ottawa's No. 19-ranked offense, averaging 2.6 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.86 goals allowed. The Senators power play is averaging 16.96% while the Red Wings defense kills off 81.48% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Wings were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Sabres. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Buffalo at +114 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Senators were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Rangers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at -162 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Detroit is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
- Detroit is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Ottawa is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Ottawa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games
- Ottawa is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Toronto, Sunday, January 1st
Ottawa at Washington, Sunday, January 1st
