Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Red Wings vs Senators

The Detroit Red Wings go up against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, February 26.

The Senators are available at -141 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that they’ll outscore the Red Wings and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Detroit Red Wings were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 4-1 loss against Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Dylan Larkin was the solitary scorer after Red Wings registered 30 shots.

Ottawa Senators have won three straight home games. In their last appearance, they won on the road, beating Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 (OT) at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tim Stutzle and Nick Cousins each scored one goal. Goalie James Reimer made 15 saves (.938).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Red Wings have claimed victories in the last two encounters against the Sens. At Canadian Tire Centre, the scoreline was 5-3 and then we saw 4-3 (OT) at Little Caesars Arena. The Sens have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

John Gibson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-12-2	2.6	.904	4
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

Linus Ullmark (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-8-5	2.9	.884	1
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 29.7 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Red Wings have given up 2.6 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.5%.

Lucas Raymond is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with Dylan Larkin recording 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.19 goal against average with a .909 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Sens have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 28.0 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.5 goals from 21.8 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.3%.

The top points scorer is Tim Stutzle with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, while Brady Tkachuk is next in line after having 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie James Reimer have a 2.90 GAA with a .870 SV%.

Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re eager to bet on Ottawa Senators to win this NHL encounter and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -141 that they claim the victory.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NHL stats to help shape our hockey predictions and guide the final call.

Key Red Wings vs Senators stats:

• Senators have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Senators have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Senators have won 3 consecutive games at home.
• Red Wings have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Senators have won 6 of their last 10 games against Red Wings.

Sens Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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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Correct Score Prediction

Red Wings 2 - 3 Senators

We’re going for the Senators at +800 to secure a 3-2 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Red Wings

Senators

1-0

Red Wings

+5500

Senators

+5000

2-0

Red Wings

+5000

Senators

+4500

2-1

Red Wings

+1500

Senators

+1400

3-0

Red Wings

+3500

Senators

+2900

3-1

Red Wings

+2000

Senators

+1700

3-2

Red Wings

+900

Senators

+800

4-0

Red Wings

+4500

Senators

+3500

4-1

Red Wings

+1800

Senators

+1400

4-2

Red Wings

+1700

Senators

+1400

4-3

Red Wings

+1100

Senators

+1000

5-0

Red Wings

+9000

Senators

+6000

5-1

Red Wings

+3000

Senators

+2200

5-2

Red Wings

+2000

Senators

+1500

5-3

Red Wings

+2500

Senators

+2200

5-4

Red Wings

+2200

Senators

+2000

6-0

Red Wings

+13000

Senators

+9000

6-1

Red Wings

+7500

Senators

+5000

6-2

Red Wings

+4000

Senators

+2800

6-3

Red Wings

+3400

Senators

+2800

6-4

Red Wings

+5500

Senators

+4500

6-5

Red Wings

+5000

Senators

+5000

7-0

Red Wings

+5000

Senators

+14000

7-1

Red Wings

+12500

Senators

+8000

7-2

Red Wings

+10000

Senators

+7000

7-3

Red Wings

+7000

Senators

+5500

7-4

Red Wings

+7500

Senators

+6000

7-5

Red Wings

+11000

Senators

+10000

7-6

Red Wings

+12000

Senators

+12000

8-1

Red Wings

+12000

Senators

+14000

8-2

Red Wings

+12000

Senators

+12000

8-3

Red Wings

+12000

Senators

+12500

8-4

Red Wings

+13000

Senators

+11000

8-5

Red Wings

+13000

Senators

+14000

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Detroit Red Wings 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 Ottawa Senators odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -141 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 58% chance of winning. Detroit Red Wings are the underdogs at +116 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -139.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to betting on this popular league and we recommend visiting the best NHL sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Red Wings

+116

Senators

-141

3-Way Moneyline

Red Wings

+180

Tie

+320

Senators

+118

Puck Line

Red Wings +1.5

-233

Senators -1.5

+184

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-139

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Ottawa Senators Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 7 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 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.20 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 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 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 3.50 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 31.4
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 23.6
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 31.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 26.6
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 5.7

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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