Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Apr 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, 24-12-5 on the road) face the Ottawa Senators (44-27-11, 23-12-6 at home) at Canadian Tire Centre in Game 3 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

We are going to bet against the Hurricanes with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the home team and we really like the -125 about the Senators winning on the Moneyline.

The Hurricanes took Game 1 with a 2-0 win and followed it up with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Senators in Game 2 at Lenovo Center on Monday night.

The Canes had 46 shots on goal, with Sebastian Aho, Logan Stankoven and Jordan Martinook each scoring once. Frederik Andersen made 37 saves for a .949 save percentage. The Sens recorded 38 shots, with Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens each finding the net, while Linus Ullmark stopped 43 shots (.935).

Head-to-Head Statistics

Carolina holds a 7-3 edge over Ottawa in the last 10 matchups.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-14-5	3.1	.874	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Linus Ullmark (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-12-8	2.7	.891	3
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 30.6 shots on goal, with a 18.8% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have given up 2.3 goals from 24.4 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.

Logan Stankoven is the top points scorer with 13 points, 8 goals and 5 assists, with Taylor Hall recording 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 1.68 goal against average with a .928 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Sens have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 24.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.1 goals from 27.7 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.4%.

The top points scorer is Dylan Cozens with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, while Brady Tkachuk is next in line after registering 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 1.88 GAA with a .930 SV%, including one shutout.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Prediction & Picks

Our Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

It’s time to side with Ottawa Senators to record a victory in this NHL game. They should have the upper hand and the -125 for our pick on the Moneyline looks a great price.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert hockey picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NHL predictions possible.

Key Hurricanes vs Senators stats:

• Senators have won 4 consecutive games at home.
• Senators have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Senators have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.

Sens Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

The Match Winner & Total Goals lines not only give you a chance to back Ottawa for the win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many goals will be scored.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 Shots -120

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -120 that this happens.

Latest Andrei Svechnikov Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+210

First

+1250

Assists

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 2 - 4 Senators

We’re predicting the Senators to land a 4-2 victory and this is available at +1400. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Senators

1-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Senators

+4500

2-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Senators

+4000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1300

Senators

+1300

3-0

Hurricanes

+2500

Senators

+2500

3-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Senators

+1500

3-2

Hurricanes

+950

Senators

+850

4-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Senators

+4000

4-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Senators

+1400

4-2

Hurricanes

+1400

Senators

+1400

4-3

Hurricanes

+1100

Senators

+1000

5-0

Hurricanes

+7000

Senators

+6000

5-1

Hurricanes

+2800

Senators

+2500

5-2

Hurricanes

+1700

Senators

+1500

5-3

Hurricanes

+2200

Senators

+1900

5-4

Hurricanes

+1800

Senators

+1700

6-1

Hurricanes

+6600

Senators

+4500

6-2

Hurricanes

+4000

Senators

+3500

6-3

Hurricanes

+3300

Senators

+2500

6-4

Hurricanes

+5000

Senators

+4500

6-5

Hurricanes

+4500

Senators

+4500

7-2

Hurricanes

+4500

Senators

+7000

7-3

Hurricanes

+4500

Senators

+6600

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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.

Ottawa Senators are -125 favorites and that means a 56% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At +104, Carolina Hurricanes are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -130.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

+104

Senators

-125

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

+165

Tie

+295

Senators

+138

Puck Line

Hurricanes +1.5

-250

Senators -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

Favorite Brady Tkachuk is priced at +1150 to be the first player to light the lamp. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of +190.

Player Goals

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

First

+190

Anytime

+1150

Tim Stützle (Senators)

First

+195

Anytime

+1200

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+210

Anytime

+1250

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

First

+230

Anytime

+1400

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

First

+240

Anytime

+1400

Drake Batherson (Senators)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+270

Anytime

+1800

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+275

Anytime

+1600

Shane Pinto (Senators)

First

+300

Anytime

+1750

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Warren Foegele (Senators)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Claude Giroux (Senators)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Ridly Greig (Senators)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Fabian Zetterlund (Senators)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+575

Anytime

+2800

Michael Amadio (Senators)

First

+575

Anytime

+3300

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Thomas Chabot (Senators)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Nick Cousins (Senators)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Lars Eller (Senators)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Jordan Spence (Senators)

First

+1050

Anytime

+4500

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Player Assists

Tim Stützle (Senators)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-120

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Thomas Chabot (Senators)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Drake Batherson (Senators)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Claude Giroux (Senators)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Shane Pinto (Senators)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Jordan Spence (Senators)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-500

Ridly Greig (Senators)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-526

Player Shots

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-135

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Tim Stützle (Senators)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-154

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-189

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-105

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-135

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-120

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

Drake Batherson (Senators)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Shane Pinto (Senators)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Claude Giroux (Senators)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

Ridly Greig (Senators)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-154

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-120

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-115

Thomas Chabot (Senators)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-175

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Ottawa Senators Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.30 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 26.9
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 17.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 32.7
• Hits: 27.9
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 30.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 31.6
• Hits: 25.7
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.8

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Starting Lineups

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