Detroit Red Wings vs. Ottawa Senators Prediction, NHL Odds
The Senators are coming off a decisive 6-1 victory over the visiting Washington Capitals on Wednesday night, and are now unbeaten in three home dates so far this season, and eight of nine since mid-March. The Red Wings travel to Ottawa after rolling to a 6-3 victory over Pittsburgh on Wednesday, and have averaged an impressive 5.33 goals per game during their three-game win streak. But in addition to their recent struggles when visiting Ottawa, the Red Wings have lost 11 of 15 road games since mid-February, while averaging just 2.07 goals per game over that stretch.
The Senators are listed as -150 home favourites on the NHL odds. The Red Wings trail as +125 underdogs, and the total is pegged at 6.5.
Red Wings vs. Senators NHL Betting Odds
Saturday afternoon’s matchup marks the first of the first of four scheduled regular season meetings between these divisional rivals. The Senators took three of four from Detroit last season, while scoring six goals in each of those victories, and have outscored the Red Wings by a wide 34-15 margin while winning six of seven since the start of 2022. With the Sens filling the net, the OVER has paid out in eight of 11 clashes between these clubs. However, it is the Red Wings who enjoy the advantage in recent early-season meetings with Ottawa, winning six of their past nine October matchups while limiting the Sens to two or fewer goals in three of five dates in Ottawa.
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings overcame a slow start in Wednesday’s date with Pittsburgh, seizing control of the contest with three unanswered goals in the second period, while goaltender Ville Husso preserved the win by stopping 16 of 18 third-period shots. It proved to be another big night for Alex DeBrincat. The shifty winger potted a pair of goals and added a helper for a second time in three games, and now leads the club with eight points through four contests. Andrew Copp looks well positioned to top the nine goals he potted last season during his fast start. Copp tallied a pair of markers in Wednesday’s win, and has now scored three times in the past two games. In the wake of his 30-save performance on Wednesday night, Husso is expected to be back in the crease on Saturday afternoon. Husso’s performance versus the Pens marks a bit of a turnaround after he was lit up for seven goals on just 51 total shots in his first two starts of the season. However, he was rocked for 11 total goals while taking the loss in two appearances versus the Sens last season.
Ottawa Senators
Fast starts have been key to the Senators’ current three-game win streak. Ottawa shooters have opened the scoring early in each of their three recent victories, and have outscored opponents by 5-2 overall margin in first-period action over that stretch. Vladimir Tarasenko has lit the fuse by potting the first goal in each of the past two games, and joins Tim Stutzle at the top of the team standings with six points. Brady Tkachuk leads the team with four goals. However, it was Josh Norris who enjoyed the spotlight in his return from injury on Wednesday, scoring a pair of goals including the game winner. While the Sens offence has turned heads, this team has also been effective on defence. The club has surrendered an average of just 23 shots on goal over their past three games. Anton Forsberg has stopped 42 of 45 total shots to earn the win in his first two starts of the season. However, the team is expected to give the nod to Joonas Korpisalo in Saturday’s contest.
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