New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Senators

The New Jersey Devils meet the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, January 31.

We’re keeping things simple by backing the Senators on the 3-Way Moneyline. They should get the better of the Devils and our betting prediction is available at odds of +102.

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New Jersey Devils claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-2 (OT) win occurred against Nashville Predators at Prudential Center. Jesper Bratt, Dougie Hamilton and Nico Hischier each scored one goal. Goalie Jacob Markstroem had 27 saves (.931).

Ottawa Senators made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 5-2 home victory against Colorado Avalanche at Canadian Tire Centre. The goals were shared around between five players including Claude Giroux.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Canadian Tire Centre, with the Devils claiming the win. Beating the Sens by a 4-3 scoreline. It’s been seven Devils wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-12-1	3.3	.881	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Linus Ullmark (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-8-5	3	.881	1
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 25.9% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have been giving up 2.8 goals from 24.1 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.6%.

Dougie Hamilton is the top points scorer with 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, with Jack Hughes recording 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.56 goal against average with a .893 save percentage.

The Sens have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 13.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 22.2 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.4%.

The top points scorer is Brady Tkachuk with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, while Tim Stutzle is next in line after having 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie James Reimer have a 3.05 GAA with a .874 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re eager to back Ottawa Senators to win this NHL encounter in regulation time and that leads us to the 60-minute line for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the +102 that they claim the win.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Devils vs Senators stats:

• Senators have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Senators have won 2 consecutive games.
• Devils have lost 11 of their last 20 games.

Sens 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 49.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 3 - 4 Senators

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Senators winning 4-3. Odds of +1000 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Senators

1-0

Devils

+5000

Senators

+4500

2-0

Devils

+5000

Senators

+4000

2-1

Devils

+1400

Senators

+1200

3-0

Devils

+3500

Senators

+2500

3-1

Devils

+2000

Senators

+1600

3-2

Devils

+900

Senators

+750

4-0

Devils

+5000

Senators

+3000

4-1

Devils

+2000

Senators

+1300

4-2

Devils

+1800

Senators

+1400

4-3

Devils

+1150

Senators

+1000

5-0

Devils

+10000

Senators

+5500

5-1

Devils

+3500

Senators

+2000

5-2

Devils

+2200

Senators

+1400

5-3

Devils

+2900

Senators

+2200

5-4

Devils

+2400

Senators

+2000

6-0

Devils

+14000

Senators

+8000

6-1

Devils

+9000

Senators

+4500

6-2

Devils

+4500

Senators

+2500

6-3

Devils

+4000

Senators

+2800

6-4

Devils

+6000

Senators

+4500

6-5

Devils

+6000

Senators

+5000

7-0

Devils

+6000

Senators

+12500

7-1

Devils

+14000

Senators

+7500

7-2

Devils

+12000

Senators

+6600

7-3

Devils

+8000

Senators

+5000

7-4

Devils

+9000

Senators

+6600

7-5

Devils

+12500

Senators

+11000

7-6

Devils

+13000

Senators

+12500

8-1

Devils

+13000

Senators

+12500

8-2

Devils

+13000

Senators

+11000

8-3

Devils

+13000

Senators

+12000

8-4

Devils

+13000

Senators

+11000

8-5

Devils

+13000

Senators

+14000

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New Jersey Devils 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 -154 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 61% chance of winning. New Jersey Devils are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +128.

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’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -130.

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Moneyline

Devils

+128

Senators

-154

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+215

Tie

+320

Senators

+102

Puck Line

Devils +1.5

-192

Senators -1.5

+154

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Ottawa Senators Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 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 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 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 2.90 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 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 6 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 4.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 21.3
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 12.9
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 26
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 5.3

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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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