The Ottawa Senators (23-18-4) travel to face off against the New Jersey Devils (26-16-6) on Sunday, January 19th. This game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark and televised on NHLN. The Senators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Devils are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Flames. Puck drop is set for 1:00 ET.
Senators vs Devils
The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win
With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 23-18-4. Ottawa, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 3 combined goals fell short of that mark.
All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette scored first, at 5:28 in the opening period. Brady Tkachuk added another in the second, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the third.
The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
New Jersey fell to 26-16-6 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.
All three goals came in the third period, with the Flames scoring at 14:26, 14:54, and 16:45. The last goal was an empty-netter. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal.
Ottawa Offense Breakdown
In their 3-0 win over Seattle, the Senators’ offense saw Adam Gaudette net his 7th goal of the season at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal at 8:49 in the second. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year, with 2:14 left in the game.
Ottawa took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play, and they finished with a total of 5 assists.
Devils Offense Breakdown
New Jersey’s offense was held scoreless in their recent 3-0 loss to Calgary. The Devils managed 22 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They were shut out in all three periods, including the third, where the Flames scored all three of their goals.
Turnovers were an issue for the Devils, as they recorded 19 giveaways. Despite their efforts, none of their players were able to score, and they finished the game with zero assists.
Ottawa Team Defense
The Senators’ defense was rock-solid in their last game, allowing no goals and just 22 shots on goal from the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.
New Jersey Team Defense
Defensively, the Devils held firm through two periods, but things unraveled in the third. They allowed the first goal at 5:34 in the final frame, followed by another at 14:54, and an empty-netter at 16:45. New Jersey finished with 22 hits and 5 takeaways, while their goalie made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.
Senators vs Devils Trends
- Through their last ten road games, Ottawa has an puck line record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Through their last ten home games, New Jersey has an puck line record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- The Devils have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
- Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Ottawa has an puck line mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.
Senators vs Devils Prediction
If you’re looking for a straight moneyline bet, then the Devils are the way to go. However, with a payout of -190, you might consider using this bet as a leg of a parlay.
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Senators to cover. Even if the Devils secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Senators should cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:January 19, 2025 Devils, Senators