Capitals vs. Senators Prediction, Odds & Stats - January 01, 2026

Game Scheduled
Metropolitan
Jan 1st, 1:00 PM EST
Washington
Capitals
L W L L L
Ottawa
Senators
L L W W W
VS
Washington Capitals
Ottawa Senators
Scoreboard Spread Moneyline O/U
Washington Capitals 20-14-1-4      
Ottawa Senators 18-15-5      

Latest Encounters

Date Result Competition Stats Recap
12/29/25
Columbus Blue Jackets CLB ( 17-15-5-1 )
Ottawa Senators OTT ( 18-15-5 )
4   -   1
 Metropolitan
12/29/25
Washington Capitals WAS ( 20-14-1-4 )
Florida Panthers FLA ( 21-15-2-1 )
3   -   5
 Metropolitan
12/27/25
Washington Capitals WAS ( 20-14-1-4 )
New Jersey Devils NJ ( 20-17-2 )
4   -   3
 Metropolitan
12/27/25
Ottawa Senators OTT ( 18-15-5 )
Toronto Maple Leafs TOR ( 18-15-5-1 )
5   -   7
 Atlantic
12/23/25
NY Rangers Rangers NYR ( 19-17-5 )
Washington Capitals WAS ( 20-14-1-4 )
7   -   3
 Metropolitan
12/23/25
Buffalo Sabres BUF ( 20-14-4 )
Ottawa Senators OTT ( 18-15-5 )
3   -   2
 Atlantic
12/21/25
Ottawa Senators OTT ( 18-15-5 )
Boston Bruins BOS ( 20-18-1-1 )
6   -   2
 Atlantic
12/21/25
Washington Capitals WAS ( 20-14-1-4 )
Detroit Red Wings DET ( 23-14-1-2 )
2   -   3
 Metropolitan
12/20/25
Chicago Blackhawks CHI ( 14-18-4-3 )
Ottawa Senators OTT ( 18-15-5 )
4   -   6
 Central
12/20/25
Detroit Red Wings DET ( 23-14-1-2 )
Washington Capitals WAS ( 20-14-1-4 )
5   -   2
 Atlantic
12/18/25
Toronto Maple Leafs TOR ( 18-15-5-1 )
Washington Capitals WAS ( 20-14-1-4 )
0   -   4
 Atlantic
12/18/25
Pittsburgh Penguins PIT ( 17-12-4-5 )
Ottawa Senators OTT ( 18-15-5 )
0   -   4
 Metropolitan

Betting Action

Line History

Matchup Details

team win loss last 10 w/l streak ats money home away total
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals
20 14 3-5-1-1 1L 22-17 675 11-7-0-2 9-7-1-2 18-17-4
Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators
18 15 5-4-1 3L 16-22 -340 8-7-3 10-8-2 21-16-1

Recent Meetings

date home-away ats o/u OTT:Shots OTT:Goals OTT:Assists WAS:Shots WAS:Goals WAS:Assists
10/25/2025 WAS 1 - OTT 7 OTT Over 5.5 34 7 11 13 1 2
03/03/2025 WAS 4 - OTT 4 OTT Over 6 37 4 8 41 4 8
01/30/2025 OTT 5 - WAS 4 OTT Over 5.5 35 4 8 34 5 8
01/16/2025 OTT 0 - WAS 1 (OT) WAS Under 5.5 26 1 1 24 0 0
04/07/2024 WAS 2 - OTT 3 (OT) OTT Under 6 21 3 6 22 2 3
02/26/2024 WAS 6 - OTT 3 WAS Over 6.5 21 3 6 20 6 11
10/18/2023 OTT 6 - WAS 1 OTT Over 6.5 24 1 2 29 6 11
12/29/2022 WAS 3 - OTT 4 (OT) OTT Over 6 45 4 4 23 3 5
12/22/2022 OTT 2 - WAS 3 (OT) WAS Under 6.5 40 3 6 25 2 4
10/20/2022 OTT 5 - WAS 2 OTT Over 6.5 24 2 4 44 5 7
02/13/2022 WAS 1 - OTT 4 OTT Under 6 26 4 8 34 1 2
01/22/2022 WAS 3 - OTT 2 WAS Under 6.5 22 2 3 33 3 3
10/25/2021 OTT 5 - WAS 7 WAS Over 6 31 7 9 37 5 7
01/31/2020 OTT 3 - WAS 5 WAS Over 6.5 37 5 8 28 3 6
01/07/2020 WAS 6 - OTT 1 WAS Over 6.5 27 1 1 41 6 11
02/26/2019 WAS 7 - OTT 2 WAS Over 6.5 23 2 4 37 7 13
12/29/2018 OTT 2 - WAS 3 WAS Under 6.5 24 3 5 33 2 4
12/22/2018 OTT 0 - WAS 4 WAS Under 6.5 33 4 5 35 0 0
02/27/2018 WAS 3 - OTT 2 WAS Under 6 30 2 3 22 3 5
11/22/2017 WAS 5 - OTT 2 WAS Over 5.5 31 2 4 25 5 9
date score ats o/u Shots Goals Assists
12/29/2025 FLA 5 - WAS 3 L Over 6 27 3 6
12/27/2025 NJ 3 - WAS 4 (OT) W Over 5.5 33 4 6
12/23/2025 WAS 3 - NYR 7 L Over 5.5 21 7 14
12/21/2025 DET 3 - WAS 2 L Under 6 33 2 3
12/20/2025 WAS 2 - DET 5 L Over 5.5 41 5 7
12/18/2025 WAS 4 - TOR 0 W Under 6 22 0 0
12/16/2025 MIN 5 - WAS 0 L Under 6 25 0 0
12/13/2025 WIN 5 - WAS 1 L Over 5.5 25 1 2
12/11/2025 WAS 2 - CAR 2 W Under 6 39 2 4
12/07/2025 WAS 2 - CLB 0 W Under 6 39 0 0
date score ats o/u Shots Goals Assists
12/29/2025 OTT 1 - CLB 4 L Under 6 28 1 2
12/27/2025 TOR 7 - OTT 5 L Over 6 33 7 12
12/23/2025 OTT 2 - BUF 3 (OT) L Under 6 26 2 3
12/21/2025 BOS 2 - OTT 6 W Over 6 20 2 3
12/20/2025 OTT 6 - CHI 4 W Over 5.5 40 6 9
12/18/2025 OTT 4 - PIT 0 W Under 6 26 4 8
12/15/2025 WIN 2 - OTT 3 (OT) W Under 5.5 25 2 4
12/13/2025 MIN 3 - OTT 2 L Under 6 25 3 5
12/11/2025 CLB 3 - OTT 6 W Over 6 27 3 6
12/09/2025 OTT 3 - NJ 4 L Over 5.5 38 3 6

Matchup Edge - Scoring Stats

Washington Capitals WAS
Ottawa Senators OTT
avg rank edge in rank avg
3.2 5 Goals Per Game 5 3.2
2.7 3 Goals Against Per Game 9 3.3
29.3 7 Shots Per Game 15 27.9
27.7 12 Shots Against Per Game 3 25.5
10.8 12 Shooting % 8 11.5
9.9 7 Opponent Shooting % 22 12.8
1.59 9 Shot Differential Per Game 7 2.47
10.8 12 Scoring Efficiency Ratio 8 11.5
.900 3 Save % 6 .870
.890 4 Opponent Save % 4 .890
8.7 15 Penalty Minutes Per Game 9 9.6
0.44 21 Power Play Goals Per Game 2 0.82
0.74 18 Power Play Goals Against Per Game 20 0.79
15.2 28 Power Play % 4 25.0
76.6 23 Penalty Kill % 28 71.4
1.84 15 Blocks To Shots On Goal Ratio 12 1.88

Odds Analysis

Team Rankings

offence
Washington Capitals WAS
Season stats rank
Goals 3.18 12
Shots 29.31 9
Power Play (%) 15 29
Faceoff (%) 49 22
Penalty Mins 340 17
Ottawa Senators OTT
Season stats rank
Goals 3.21 9
Shots 27.95 19
Power Play (%) 25 4
Faceoff (%) 56 1
Penalty Mins 366 11
defence
Washington Capitals WAS
Season stats rank
Goals 3.18 12
Shots 29.31 9
Power Play (%) 15 29
Faceoff (%) 49 22
Penalty Mins 340 17
Ottawa Senators OTT
Season stats rank
Goals 3.21 9
Shots 27.95 19
Power Play (%) 25 4
Faceoff (%) 56 1
Penalty Mins 366 11

Injuries

Washington Capitals WAS
Ottawa Senators OTT

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Washington Vs Ottawa Betting Trends

Washington Capitals WAS

Capitals are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a road favorite of -151 to -200.

Over is 7-3-2 in Capitals last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.

Over is 8-3-2 in Capitals last 13 games as a favorite.

Capitals are 13-39 in their last 52 games as an underdog of +201 or greater.

Capitals are 35-17 in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Ottawa Senators OTT

Under is 18-7-1 in Senators last 26 games as a home underdog of +151 to +200.

Over is 6-1-1 in Senators last 8 games as a favorite of -201 or greater.

Senators are 11-46 in their last 57 games as an underdog of +201 or greater.

Over is 49-24-5 in Senators last 78 games as a home favorite.

Over is 15-6 in Senators last 21 vs. Eastern Conference.

Line Up - Last Game

Washington Capitals
Pitchers
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Hitters
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Ottawa Senators
Pitchers
POS Player
Hitters
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