Detroit Red Wings vs. Ottawa Senators Prediction, NHL Odds
Both these clubs arrive in Europe looking to rebound from early-season slumps. The Senators skated to a 4-1 win over Calgary last Saturday, which marked just their third victory in nine games. The Red Wings also hit the road on a winning note, topping Columbus 5-4. But like the Sens, Detroit has failed to record consecutive wins while posting just three victories in nine contests.
The Senators arrive in Stockholm perched as -125 favourites on Thursday’s NHL odds. The Red Wings trail as +105 underdogs, but sport short -225 puckline odds, while -135 odds favour the total going OVER 7.0.
Red Wings vs. Senators NHL Betting Odds
The Senators are hoping Thursday’s date with the Red Wings will mark the start of a turnaround after playing their way into the basement of the Atlantic Division standings during the first month of the season. Ottawa has topped the Red Wings in nine of 12 clashes since February 2019, but dropped a 5-2 decision when they host their divisional rivals on October 21. No strangers to playing in Europe, the Senators have compiled an impressive 4-0-1 record in five previous European appearances. The Red Wings make their first appearance in Europe since 2009 looking to spark an offence that has averaged just 2.78 goals per game during their current 3-4-2 run that featured four defeats by multi-goal margins. The club also produced mixed results in their last visit to Scandinavia 14 years ago, losing two of three.
Detroit Red Wings
Finding a consistent offensive groove has been a huge challenge for the Red Wings since they filled the net during a 4-1-0 start to the season. The club has particularly struggled in first-period action, scoring just three total goals in the opening frame over their past nine games, with two of those goals coming in Saturday’s victory over Columbus Blue Jackets. Robby Fabbri has had an immediate impact since making a belated season debut, scoring twice in his first three appearances despite seeing limited ice time. Conversely, Alex Debrincat has cooled off dramatically since scoring nine times in his first seven outings, recording just one marker and two points in eight games since, and mustered just one shot on goal when the Red Wings visited Ottawa last month. Accordingly, he should be backed as a +115 bet on the NHL player props to go pointless on Thursday.
Ottawa Senators
The Senators managed to snap a five-game slide on home ice with Saturday’s victory over the Flames, and are hoping a change of scenario will reinvigorate this underachieving squad. Drake Batherson led the attack with a goal and an assist, and has scored all four of his goals this season over the past six games. Tim Stutzle has remained the most consistent producer on this club while recording seven points over the past four games, and a team-high 17 points on the season. However, the biggest factor for the Sens appears to be between the pipes. The Senators have lost three straight while allowing 17 total goals with Anton Forsberg between the pipes. Conversely, Thursday’s expected goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has backstopped this team to their past three wins, and has allowed just 15 total goals over his past six starts.
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