Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 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 4 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Carolina leads the series 3-0.

The Hurricanes look like a solid option on the Moneyline and we’re backing the road team to get the better of the Senators. With Carolina closing in on a sweep, the -128 available makes plenty of appeal.

The Hurricanes have taken a dominant 3-0 lead, winning 2-0, 3-2 in overtime and 2-1 in Game 3 at Canadian Tire Centre, with the series featuring a couple of tight contests.

Game 3 saw the Hurricanes register 27 shots on goal, with Jackson Blake and Logan Stankoven each finding the net. Frederik Andersen made 21 saves (.955), while the Senators had 22 shots, with Linus Ullmark stopping 25 (.926) and Drake Batherson scoring their lone goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Carolina has taken seven of the last 10 matchups against Ottawa.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

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 (Confirmed)

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

Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made same game parlay.

Game Prediction

There’s a strong case for the Carolina Hurricanes getting the win in this Stanley Cup matchup, so we’re backing the road team on the Moneyline. With -128 available, it looks like a price that offers solid value.

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Key Hurricanes vs Senators stats:

• Hurricanes have won 4 consecutive games.
• Hurricanes have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Hurricanes have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Senators have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Senators have lost their last 3 games.
• Senators have lost their last 3 games against Hurricanes.

Canes Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 56.2% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Those who are looking for more value when backing Carolina should consider the Puck Line. Place a bet on them to cover the spread that makes the most appeal at the odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Logan Stankoven To Score +250

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes) has found the net in 3 straight games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +250 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 5 - 3 Senators

If you’re targeting a larger payout, the correct score market offers some appeal. A 5-3 Hurricanes win at +2000 is one to consider.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Senators

1-0

Hurricanes

+3300

Senators

+4000

2-0

Hurricanes

+2900

Senators

+3500

2-1

Hurricanes

+1150

Senators

+1200

3-0

Hurricanes

+2200

Senators

+2500

3-1

Hurricanes

+1300

Senators

+1500

3-2

Hurricanes

+850

Senators

+900

4-0

Hurricanes

+3300

Senators

+4500

4-1

Hurricanes

+1400

Senators

+1500

4-2

Hurricanes

+1400

Senators

+1500

4-3

Hurricanes

+1100

Senators

+1100

5-1

Hurricanes

+2500

Senators

+2800

5-2

Hurricanes

+1600

Senators

+1700

5-3

Hurricanes

+2000

Senators

+2400

5-4

Hurricanes

+2000

Senators

+2000

6-1

Hurricanes

+5500

Senators

+6600

6-2

Hurricanes

+4000

Senators

+4500

6-3

Hurricanes

+3300

Senators

+3500

6-4

Hurricanes

+5000

Senators

+5500

6-5

Hurricanes

+4500

Senators

+5500

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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.

The sportsbooks have the Carolina Hurricanes at -127 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 56% likely to win Game 4 according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the Ottawa Senators are trading at +105.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -118.

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Moneyline

Hurricanes

-127

Senators

+105

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

+128

Tie

+320

Senators

+165

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+194

Senators +1.5

-244

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 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 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 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 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 31.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 17
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 28
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 17.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 32.6
• Hits: 29.2
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 31.1
• Hits: 27.2
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.8

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