Detroit Red Wings vs. Ottawa Senators Prediction, NHL Odds
The Senators outclassed the visiting Red Wings in Monday’s 6-2 victory, which also marked their fifth win in seven home dates. The Red Wings now ride a two-game losing streak into Tuesday’s action, during which they have potted just two total goals.
In the wake of Monday’s win, the Senators have emerged as -133 favourites to sweep this two-game set with Detroit. The Red Wings lag as +110 underdogs on the NHL odds, and the total is set at 6.5 with -115 odds favouring the UNDER.
Red Wings vs. Senators NHL Betting Odds
Tuesday night’s matchup marks the fourth and final regular season meeting between these Atlantic Division rivals. The Senators have claimed the win in two of their previous three head-to-head sates this season, extending a steady run of success against Detroit that has produced victories in eight of 10 clashes since February 2019, including four straight wins on home ice.
High scoring has been the norm when these teams meet, with the OVER in seven of their past 10 matchups, including each of the Sens’ four recent home wins.
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings’ playoff hopes have taken a hit during the club’s current two-game slide. After dropping Monday’s date in Ottawa, Detroit now sits three points back of Pittsburgh in the race for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Red Wings shooters have tallied just 2.20 goals per game while losing three of their past five contests, and have seen each of their past three defeats come by multi-goal margins.
On a positive note, forward Tyler Bertuzzi snapped a four-game goalless drought with one marker on Monday night. Overall, Bertuzzi has produced nine points in 11 outings this month. However, he has mustered just three goals in 23 games. After enjoying a night off on Monday, Ville Husso is expected to get the start in net on Tuesday. Husso has played a big role in Detroit’s return to playoff contention while winning eight of his past 11 starts. He has surrendered just four total goals over his past three outings.
Ottawa Senators
After going 9-3-1 over their past 13 games, the Senators now find themselves in the Eastern Conference wild card hunt, just five points back of the Penguins. The club has maintained its current surge with steady offensive production, potting 11 total goals during their current two-game win streak, and outgunning opponents by a 30-18 overall margin during a steady 5-1-1 run on home ice.
Claude Giroux and Thomas Chabot provided the spark as the club overcame an early 2-1 deficit in Monday’s win. Giroux contributed a goal and three assists, and has now racked up 15 total points over his past nine home appearances. Chabot snapped a recent slump with a goal and two helpers, but has failed to produce points in consecutive appearances since early December.
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