Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes square off against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Sunday, April 5.

There are attractive odds about the Senators and our betting prediction is for them to benefit from home-ice advantage and win. They can get the better of the Hurricanes and you can get -100.

Carolina Hurricanes beat New York Islanders in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 4-3 home win at Lenovo Center. Seth Jarvis registered two goals, with Sebastian Antero Aho and Jackson Blake also finding the net.

Ottawa Senators lost when they last took to the ice. At Canadian Tire Centre, they were turned over 4-1 at home to Minnesota Wild. Sens managed 34 shots and Drake Batherson recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes have won the last two meetings against the Sens. They triumphed 4-1 at Canadian Tire Centre and then 4-3 at Lenovo Center. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Canes win seven times.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-14-5	3.2	.870	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Linus Ullmark (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-12-8	2.9	.886	2
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 34.1 shots on goal, with a 33.3% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have been giving up 3.0 goals from 21.7 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

Seth Jarvis is the top points scorer with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, with Nikolaj Ehlers recording 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 3.00 goal against average with a .871 save percentage.

The Sens have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 30.1 shots on goal, with a 10.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 24.4 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.8%.

The top points scorer is Jordan Spence with 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, while Tim Stutzle is next in line after registering 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 3.02 GAA with a .890 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Prediction & Picks

We bring you the complete Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Ottawa Senators should prove too strong in this NHL encounter. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering the home team to win and there’s lots of juice in the -100 available.

To deliver the best possible hockey predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NHL stats available.

Key Hurricanes vs Senators stats:

• Senators have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Senators have won 12 of their last 20 games.

Sens Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 50% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

We regularly consider a Match Winner & Total Goals bet as a way of backing Ottawa at bigger odds. You simply need to decide whether to go Over or Under as part of the combo.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brady Tkachuk Over 2.5 Shots -164

Brady Tkachuk (Senators) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -164 now available.

Latest Brady Tkachuk Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+200

First

+1350

Assists

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 1 - 4 Senators

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Senators to win by a 4-1 scoreline. At odds of +1800, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Senators

1-0

Hurricanes

+5500

Senators

+5500

2-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Senators

+5000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1400

Senators

+1500

3-0

Hurricanes

+3000

Senators

+3500

3-1

Hurricanes

+1800

Senators

+2000

3-2

Hurricanes

+850

Senators

+900

4-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Senators

+4500

4-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Senators

+1800

4-2

Hurricanes

+1500

Senators

+1700

4-3

Hurricanes

+1000

Senators

+1050

5-0

Hurricanes

+6600

Senators

+8000

5-1

Hurricanes

+2400

Senators

+3000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1500

Senators

+1900

5-3

Hurricanes

+2200

Senators

+2500

5-4

Hurricanes

+1900

Senators

+2000

6-0

Hurricanes

+10000

Senators

+12500

6-1

Hurricanes

+5000

Senators

+7000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2800

Senators

+3500

6-3

Hurricanes

+2800

Senators

+3300

6-4

Hurricanes

+4500

Senators

+5000

6-5

Hurricanes

+4500

Senators

+5000

7-1

Hurricanes

+9000

Senators

+12000

7-2

Hurricanes

+7000

Senators

+10000

7-3

Hurricanes

+5000

Senators

+6600

7-4

Hurricanes

+6000

Senators

+7000

7-5

Hurricanes

+10000

Senators

+11000

7-6

Hurricanes

+11000

Senators

+11000

8-4

Hurricanes

+11000

Senators

+12500

8-5

Hurricanes

+13000

Senators

+15000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

We’re seeing Ottawa Senators priced up at +110 for a victory, with Carolina Hurricanes trading at -132. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 48% chance of success.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s +104.

Before placing your bet, explore the top NHL sportsbooks for a wide selection of game lines and team props. Compare the lines and betting odds to find the most appealing options.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-132

Senators

+110

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

+120

Tie

+325

Senators

+175

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+186

Senators +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

Sebastian Aho is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +1250. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +190.

Player Goals

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

First

+190

Anytime

+1250

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+195

Anytime

+1250

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

First

+200

Anytime

+1350

Drake Batherson (Senators)

First

+220

Anytime

+1350

Tim Stützle (Senators)

First

+220

Anytime

+1450

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+270

Anytime

+1800

Shane Pinto (Senators)

First

+275

Anytime

+1750

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+340

Anytime

+1900

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Fabian Zetterlund (Senators)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Warren Foegele (Senators)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Ridly Greig (Senators)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Claude Giroux (Senators)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Michael Amadio (Senators)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+675

Anytime

+3300

Jordan Spence (Senators)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+725

Anytime

+3300

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Lars Eller (Senators)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Artem Zub (Senators)

First

+1250

Anytime

+5000

Player Assists

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-118

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-145

Tim Stützle (Senators)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Drake Batherson (Senators)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Jordan Spence (Senators)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Shane Pinto (Senators)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Claude Giroux (Senators)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-370

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Drake Batherson (Senators)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+140

Tim Stützle (Senators)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Shane Pinto (Senators)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-135

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

Jordan Spence (Senators)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Ottawa Senators Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.80 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 34.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.6
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 19
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 33.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 17.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 5.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 31.1
• Hits: 23.3
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 10.6
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.8
• Hits: 27.2
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.9

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