The Ottawa Senators (19-17-2) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (17-18-4) on Tuesday, January 7th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Senators vs Red Wings

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 19-17-2 this season. Ottawa entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.

All three goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette opening the scoring at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk added another in the second, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third.

The Detroit Red Wings Are Coming Off A Win

Detroit moved closer to .500 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres, bringing their record to 17-18-4. The Red Wings trailed early, as Buffalo scored at 11:39 in the first period, but they responded with two goals in the second to secure the victory.

As -1.5 goal favorites, Detroit didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3, keeping it well under.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense managed 3 goals in their 3-0 win over Seattle, with Tim Stützle netting his 6th goal of the season on an empty net. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette also scored his 7th, opening the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.

The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. Tim Stützle picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal, and Michael Amadio earned his 2nd assist on Stützle’s empty-netter.

Red Wings Offense Breakdown

Detroit’s offense found the net twice in their 2-1 win over the Sabres, with both goals coming in the second period. Dylan Larkin was responsible for both, bringing his season total to 7 goals. He scored for the first time at the 12:11 mark and followed up with another at 5:22, both on power plays.

The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, totaling 15 in the game. Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist of the season on Larkin’s second goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist.

Ottawa Team Defense

Defensively, Ottawa’s unit was rock solid, allowing just 22 shots on goal, all of which were saved by Anton Forsberg, who posted a 100% save percentage. The Senators also recorded 14 blocks and 2 takeaways, helping them secure a 3-0 win over Seattle.

Detroit Team Defense

Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 into the first period, but they shut out Buffalo in the second and third periods, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the Red Wings’ defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

Senators vs Red Wings Trends

• Across the Senators last five road games, the team averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
• Through their last ten home games, Detroit has an puck line record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Red Wings have gone 8-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
• The last ten games that Ottawa was favored, they have an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 8-2 straight up.

Senators vs Red Wings Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Senators to pick up on a win over the Red Wings and the road. With the moneyline sitting at -119, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Senators straight-up.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Red Wings to cover. Even in the event of a Senators victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Red Wings should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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