Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Apr 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Senators vs Hurricanes

The Ottawa Senators (44-27-11, 21-15-5 on the road) face the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, 29-10-2 at home) at Lenovo Center in Game 1 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

We’re backing Carolina on the 3-Way Moneyline. The Canes have won three straight at home and we think +105 for the home team to beat the Senators in regulation offers value.

The Ottawa Senators enter this series after a 3-1 home win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Canadian Tire Centre. Drake Batherson, Dylan Cozens and Warren Foegele each scored, while James Reimer made 19 saves with a .950 save percentage.

The Carolina Hurricanes have won three straight home games and picked up a 2-1 road win over the New York Islanders at UBS Arena last time out. Nikolaj Ehlers and Mark Jankowski each scored, while Brandon Bussi made 29 saves with a .967 save percentage.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Carolina has won six of the last ten head-to-head matchups. In their last meetings, the Sens beat the Canes 6-3 at Canadian Tire Centre.

Starting Goalies

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

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

Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Our Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and same game parlay recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

There’s +105 available on the Hurricanes on the 60-minute line. We like their chances in this Stanley Cup matchup and the price offers solid value.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Senators vs Hurricanes stats:

• Hurricanes have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Hurricanes have won 3 consecutive games at home.
• Senators have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Hurricanes have won 6 of their last 10 games against Senators.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 48.8% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you want more juice from a wager on Carolina, there are several alternatives including Match Winner & Total Goals. Puck Line and Winning Margin provide even greater flexibility for bettors.

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Our Game Prediction

Hurricanes 3-Way Moneyline @ +105 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Logan Stankoven Over 1.5 Shots -149

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -149 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Senators 3 - 5 Hurricanes

A fun angle here is backing the Canes to win 5-3. At odds of +1800, there’s a chance for a big payout if it hits.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Senators

Hurricanes

1-0

Senators

+5000

Hurricanes

+4500

2-0

Senators

+4500

Hurricanes

+3500

2-1

Senators

+1400

Hurricanes

+1300

3-0

Senators

+3300

Hurricanes

+2500

3-1

Senators

+1700

Hurricanes

+1400

3-2

Senators

+1000

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+3400

4-1

Senators

+1700

Hurricanes

+1300

4-2

Senators

+1600

Hurricanes

+1200

4-3

Senators

+1150

Hurricanes

+1000

5-0

Senators

+1150

Hurricanes

+5500

5-1

Senators

+3400

Hurricanes

+2000

5-2

Senators

+1900

Hurricanes

+1400

5-3

Senators

+2400

Hurricanes

+1800

5-4

Senators

+1900

Hurricanes

+1600

6-1

Senators

+1900

Hurricanes

+3500

6-2

Senators

+4500

Hurricanes

+2800

6-3

Senators

+3500

Hurricanes

+2200

6-4

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+4500

7-1

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+6600

7-2

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+5500

7-3

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+5500

7-4

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+5500

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Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes 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 Carolina Hurricanes are regarded as having a 60% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -149. At +125, the Ottawa Senators are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -141.

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Moneyline

Senators

+125

Hurricanes

-149

3-Way Moneyline

Senators

+200

Tie

+340

Hurricanes

+104

Puck Line

Senators +1.5

-192

Hurricanes -1.5

+156

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-141

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ottawa Senators Stats

Carolina Hurricanes 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

• 8 wins and 2 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 7 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 5 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 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.30 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 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 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 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 31
• Hits: 24.4
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.6
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 23.1
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 24.4
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 35.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.4
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 25.8
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 5.7

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