Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 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 2 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Carolina leads the series 1-0.

The Senators and Hurricanes have enough scoring ability to push this total Over. Game 1 was low-scoring, but the number has been cleared in two of the last three meetings and at -130, the Over looks like the right side.

Game 1 between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes took place Saturday, with the Hurricanes earning a 2-0 win at Lenovo Center.

The Canes finished with 29 shots on goal, with Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall both finding the net. Frederik Andersen turned aside 22 shots for the shutout. The Sens managed 22 shots, with Linus Ullmark making 27 saves (.931).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes have won seven of the last 10 meetings between these teams.

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

Your complete Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized same game parlay.

Game Prediction

We’re backing the total to go Over in this Stanley Cup matchup. At -130, it’s a line worth taking, with the number looking slightly on the low side.

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Key Senators vs Hurricanes stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Senators games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Hurricanes games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Hurricanes games.

Over 5.5 Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 56.5% likelihood of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you place a Total bet. The sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Logan Stankoven Over 1.5 Shots -189

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -189.

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Correct Score Prediction

Senators 2 - 5 Hurricanes

There’s the option to back the Canes to win 5-2. Odds of +1400 are available and this correct score bet offers a fun way to chase a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Senators

Hurricanes

1-0

Senators

+4000

Hurricanes

+4000

2-0

Senators

+3500

Hurricanes

+3000

2-1

Senators

+1300

Hurricanes

+1150

3-0

Senators

+3400

Hurricanes

+2200

3-1

Senators

+1600

Hurricanes

+1300

3-2

Senators

+950

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+3300

4-1

Senators

+1700

Hurricanes

+1300

4-2

Senators

+1500

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Senators

+1200

Hurricanes

+1050

5-0

Senators

+1200

Hurricanes

+5000

5-1

Senators

+3500

Hurricanes

+2000

5-2

Senators

+2200

Hurricanes

+1400

5-3

Senators

+2500

Hurricanes

+1800

5-4

Senators

+2200

Hurricanes

+1700

6-1

Senators

+2200

Hurricanes

+4000

6-2

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+2900

6-3

Senators

+4000

Hurricanes

+2500

6-4

Senators

+6600

Hurricanes

+5000

6-5

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+5500

7-2

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+5500

7-3

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+7000

7-4

Senators

+5500

Hurricanes

+7000

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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 first-round game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -149. For those wanting to back the Ottawa Senators, you will find +125 about the underdogs.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -128.

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Moneyline

Senators

+125

Hurricanes

-149

3-Way Moneyline

Senators

+205

Tie

+335

Hurricanes

+102

Puck Line

Senators +1.5

-204

Hurricanes -1.5

+164

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

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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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