NHL wagering interest swings to the Ottawa vs Carolina battle on Sunday at Scotiabank Place as the Senators try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

The Senators currently sports a record of 10-10-2. The Hurricanes are 8-12-4. Betting totals have seen the Senators post a 13-9 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Hurricanes have gone 12-10-2 against the number.



View Carolina vs Ottawa Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Hurricanes were listed as +-130 underdogs on the hockey moneyline at many online sportsbooks. The total was set at 5.5 before betting started earlier on Monday.

Power Rankings:
The Senators - Hurricanes odds would favor the Senators if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Ottawa is rated No. 18 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Carolina is at No. 29.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Ottawa's No. 9-ranked offense, averaging 3 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 27 at 3.3 goals allowed. The Senators power play is averaging 19.7% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 80.5% of their penalties.

Carolina lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Jets on November 25. Bettors who backed the Jets at +118 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Ottawa, they were a 6-3 loser as they battled the Penguins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -215 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.


Carolina Hurricanes Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Winnipeg are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Ottawa Senators Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few Hurricanes at Senators trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
Carolina is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Ottawa is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina


Next up:
Carolina home to Florida, Tuesday, November 29
Ottawa at Winnipeg, Tuesday, November 29