Ottawa Senators vs. Detroit Red Wings Odds, Spreads, and Total
The Ottawa Senators will steam into the Motor City to face the Detroit Red Wings in another matchup of Atlantic Division rivals, this one with major playoff implications as both…
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 07: Thomas Chabot #72 of the Ottawa Senators tries to get a pass around the stick of Vladimir Tarasenko #11 of the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at Little Caesars Arena on January 07, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The Ottawa Senators will steam into the Motor City to face the Detroit Red Wings in another matchup of Atlantic Division rivals, this one with major playoff implications as both teams look to make their run with the season coming to a close.
The postseason is just around the corner, so each game is increasingly important. The Senators have brought their best in recent weeks, winning seven of their last nine games behind excellent performances from Brady Tkachuk and goalie Linus Ullmark. The hot streak has Ottowa positioned to make the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons.
In Detroit, the situation is much more dire. The Red Wings own a winning record but are on the outside looking into the playoff picture. They will need quite a run to leg out the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and the New York Islanders down the stretch. Regardless, this should be a good matchup between two teams that have seen a lot of each other.
Spread
- Senators -1.5 (+187)
- Red Wings +1.5 (-229)
Moneyline
- Senators (-129)
- Red Wings (+108)
Total
- Over 5.5 (-120)
- Under 5.5 (+100)
*The above data was collected on March 26, 2025, and may have changed since writing.
Senators vs. Red Wings Betting Trends
- The Senators are 6-4 ATS as the road team.
- The OVER has hit in eight of Ottawa's last ten games on the road.
- The Senators are 25-25 straight up in their last 50 games away from home.
- The OVER has hit in six of Detroit's last ten games at home.
- The Red Wings are 5-5 ATS in their last ten games as the home team.
- The Red Wings have covered the spread in every single game against the Senators this season.
Senators vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Ottawa Senators
- Nick Jensen, D - Day-to-Day
- Nick Cousins, F - Out
Detroit Red Wings
- Elmer Soderblom, LW - Day-to-Day
- Eric Gustaffson, D - Out
- Jeff Petry, D - Day-to-Day
- Carter Mazur, F - Out
Senators vs. Red Wings Predictions and Picks
It is hard to ignore the difference in how these teams have performed recently. The Senators have been fantastic offensively lately, scoring three or more goals in the vast majority of their recent outings. This offensive outburst helped bolster the aforementioned winning streak, including notable victories over the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New Jersey Devils.
The flip side does not look nearly as good. The Red Wings have been on quite a cold streak, only managing to notch wins against the lowly Buffalo Sabres, excluding a somewhat fluke-like victory against the Las Vegas Golden Nights. The defense has struggled throughout the losing stretch, allowing plenty of offense in matchups against the Golden Knights, the Washington Capitals, and the Carolina Hurricanes.
Considering these recent trends, it is hard to justify looking at the Red Wings as underdogs. The handful of injuries Detroit is dealing with does not make them any more enticing, even though they do have a track record of covering at home against the Senators. Ottawa is playing better hockey, particularly offensively, at the moment, and they are the more reliable team overall. A look at their moneyline is in order, as long as it stays below -200.
