Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Senators vs Red Wings

The Ottawa Senators meet the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Sunday, January 18.

We think that the Red Wings should prove too strong for the Senators. Therefore, it’s all about going to the Moneyline to back the home team and there’s lots of juice in the -143 available.

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Ottawa Senators lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Montreal Canadiens 6-5 (OT) at Canadian Tire Centre. Jake Sanderson landed 4 points, featuring 1 goal and 3 assists.

Detroit Red Wings won their last game 4-2, making it three home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at Little Caesars Arena against San Jose Sharks. There were four different goalscorers including Dylan Larkin.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Red Wings had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Canadian Tire Centre, they recorded a 5-3 win over the Sens. The Sens have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

James Reimer (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-10-2	3.1	.896	1
23/24	11-8-2	3.11	.904	2

John Gibson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-9-1	2.7	.903	3
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 31.1 shots on goal, with a 13.0% powerplay efficiency. The Sens have been giving up 3.9 goals from 23.2 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.3%.

Jake Sanderson is the top points scorer with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, with Brady Tkachuk racking up 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Leevi Merilaeinen have a 3.59 goal against average with a .843 save percentage.

The Red Wings have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 23.1 shots on goal, with a 21.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.3 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.6%.

The top points scorer is Lucas Raymond with 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, while Alex DeBrincat is next in line after registering 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 1.71 GAA with a .939 SV%, including one shutout.

Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is merit in backing Detroit Red Wings to have the edge over the visitors in this NHL game. Especially as odds of -143 are available when it comes to this pick.

Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Senators vs Red Wings stats:

• Red Wings have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Red Wings have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Red Wings have won 3 consecutive games at home.
• Senators have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Senators have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Red Wings Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Cozens Over 1.5 Shots -200

Dylan Cozens (Senators) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -200.

Latest Dylan Cozens Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+320

First

+2200

Assists

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Senators 3 - 5 Red Wings

A 5-3 win in favor of the Red Wings can be backed at odds of +1900. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Senators

Red Wings

1-0

Senators

+6600

Red Wings

+6000

2-0

Senators

+6000

Red Wings

+5000

2-1

Senators

+1700

Red Wings

+1600

3-0

Senators

+4500

Red Wings

+3400

3-1

Senators

+2400

Red Wings

+1900

3-2

Senators

+950

Red Wings

+850

4-0

Senators

+5500

Red Wings

+4000

4-1

Senators

+2000

Red Wings

+1500

4-2

Senators

+1800

Red Wings

+1400

4-3

Senators

+1050

Red Wings

+950

5-0

Senators

+10000

Red Wings

+6000

5-1

Senators

+3500

Red Wings

+2200

5-2

Senators

+2000

Red Wings

+1400

5-3

Senators

+2400

Red Wings

+1900

5-4

Senators

+1900

Red Wings

+1700

6-0

Senators

+14000

Red Wings

+9000

6-1

Senators

+8000

Red Wings

+4500

6-2

Senators

+4000

Red Wings

+2500

6-3

Senators

+3300

Red Wings

+2400

6-4

Senators

+4500

Red Wings

+4000

6-5

Senators

+4500

Red Wings

+4000

7-0

Senators

+4500

Red Wings

+13000

7-1

Senators

+12500

Red Wings

+7500

7-2

Senators

+10000

Red Wings

+6000

7-3

Senators

+6600

Red Wings

+4500

7-4

Senators

+6600

Red Wings

+5000

7-5

Senators

+10000

Red Wings

+8000

7-6

Senators

+10000

Red Wings

+9000

8-1

Senators

+10000

Red Wings

+12500

8-2

Senators

+10000

Red Wings

+10000

8-3

Senators

+10000

Red Wings

+10000

8-4

Senators

+12000

Red Wings

+9000

8-5

Senators

+13000

Red Wings

+11000

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Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 58% probability of winning this game, Detroit Red Wings might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -139 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Ottawa Senators are least likely to win at +115.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.

Moneyline

Senators

+115

Red Wings

-139

3-Way Moneyline

Senators

+195

Tie

+320

Red Wings

+110

Puck Line

Senators +1.5

-213

Red Wings -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

The Anytime Goalscorer betting indicates that Dylan Larkin has odds of +155. He is available at +1000 to find the net first which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

First

+155

Anytime

+1100

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

First

+190

Anytime

+1300

Tim Stützle (Senators)

First

+200

Anytime

+1500

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

First

+220

Anytime

+1300

Drake Batherson (Senators)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

James van Riemsdyk (Red Wings)

First

+240

Anytime

+1700

Patrick Kane (Red Wings)

First

+250

Anytime

+1700

Fabian Zetterlund (Senators)

First

+320

Anytime

+2000

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

First

+320

Anytime

+2200

Shane Pinto (Senators)

First

+333

Anytime

+2200

Emmitt Finnie (Red Wings)

First

+350

Anytime

+2200

Andrew Copp (Red Wings)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

J.T. Compher (Red Wings)

First

+400

Anytime

+2800

Claude Giroux (Senators)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

David Perron (Senators)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Moritz Seider (Red Wings)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Marco Kasper (Red Wings)

First

+525

Anytime

+3300

Ridly Greig (Senators)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Michael Rasmussen (Red Wings)

First

+650

Anytime

+3500

Michael Amadio (Senators)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Mason Appleton (Red Wings)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Thomas Chabot (Senators)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Axel Sandin Pellikka (Red Wings)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Elmer Soderblom (Red Wings)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Lars Eller (Senators)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Simon Edvinsson (Red Wings)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Ben Chiarot (Red Wings)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Nick Cousins (Senators)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-120

Moritz Seider (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-145

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Tim Stützle (Senators)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Patrick Kane (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Drake Batherson (Senators)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Claude Giroux (Senators)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Andrew Copp (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

James van Riemsdyk (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Thomas Chabot (Senators)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Shane Pinto (Senators)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Player Shots

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-161

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+110

Patrick Kane (Red Wings)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-200

Tim Stützle (Senators)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Drake Batherson (Senators)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Shane Pinto (Senators)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-110

Moritz Seider (Red Wings)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+120

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Thomas Chabot (Senators)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ottawa Senators Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 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 6 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 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.90 pts and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 13.2
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 23.5
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 15.3
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 25.7
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 23.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.6
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 24.6
• Hits: 15.7
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 23.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.4
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 23.7
• Hits: 15.2
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.7

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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