Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Jets vs Senators

The Winnipeg Jets clash with the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, January 3.

There’s an attractive -143 that the Senators are able to get the better of the Jets. This bet can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

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Winnipeg Jets were beaten in their previous eight games and the latest was on the road at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto Maple Leafs claimed a 6-5 win. Mark Scheifele registered two goals, with Gabriel Vilardi, Dylan DeMelo and Alex Iafallo also finding the net.

Ottawa Senators last game saw them claim a 4-3 home win over Washington Capitals at Canadian Tire Centre. Fabian Zetterlund was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-2 win for the Sens at Canada Life Centre when they last played the Jets. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Jets wins.

Starting Goalies

Connor Hellebuyck (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-10-3	2.5	.907	0
23/24	37-19-4	2.39	.921	5

Leevi Merilainen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-7-0	3.5	.872	0

1 win, 6 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. The Jets have been giving up 3.3 goals from 24.3 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

Mark Scheifele is the top points scorer with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, with Gabriel Vilardi recording 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck have a 2.52 goal against average with a .894 save percentage.

The Sens have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 30.7 shots on goal, with a 16.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.1 goals from 25.4 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.1%.

The top points scorer is Tim Stutzle with 16 points, 7 goals and 9 assists, while Drake Batherson is next best after having 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 2.55 GAA with a .896 SV%, including one shutout.

Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Ottawa Senators should prove too strong in this NHL encounter. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering the home team to win and there’s lots of juice in the -143 available.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Jets vs Senators stats:

• Senators have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Senators have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Jets have lost their last 8 games.
• Jets have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
• Jets have lost 17 of their last 20 games.

Sens Moneyline Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There are some value betting options beyond simply wagering Ottawa to win, with 3-Way Moneyline, Puck Line and Winning Margin viable alternatives to get more juice.

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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 totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -200 available.

Latest Dylan Cozens Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+290

First

+1800

Assists

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Jets 2 - 5 Senators

A 5-2 win in favor of the Senators can be backed at odds of +1600. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Jets

Senators

1-0

Jets

+4500

Senators

+4500

2-0

Jets

+4500

Senators

+4000

2-1

Jets

+1300

Senators

+1200

3-0

Jets

+3300

Senators

+2500

3-1

Jets

+1800

Senators

+1600

3-2

Jets

+850

Senators

+800

4-0

Jets

+4500

Senators

+3300

4-1

Jets

+1700

Senators

+1400

4-2

Jets

+1700

Senators

+1500

4-3

Jets

+1150

Senators

+1050

5-0

Jets

+8000

Senators

+6000

5-1

Jets

+3000

Senators

+2200

5-2

Jets

+2000

Senators

+1600

5-3

Jets

+2800

Senators

+2400

5-4

Jets

+2400

Senators

+2200

6-0

Jets

+12500

Senators

+9000

6-1

Jets

+7500

Senators

+5000

6-2

Jets

+4000

Senators

+3000

6-3

Jets

+3500

Senators

+3000

6-4

Jets

+6000

Senators

+5000

6-5

Jets

+6000

Senators

+5500

7-0

Jets

+6000

Senators

+14000

7-1

Jets

+12500

Senators

+9000

7-2

Jets

+10000

Senators

+7500

7-3

Jets

+7500

Senators

+6000

7-4

Jets

+8000

Senators

+7000

7-5

Jets

+12500

Senators

+12000

7-6

Jets

+14000

Senators

+13000

8-1

Jets

+14000

Senators

+14000

8-2

Jets

+14000

Senators

+13000

8-3

Jets

+14000

Senators

+14000

8-4

Jets

+14000

Senators

+12500

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Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators 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.

Ottawa Senators have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability due to their -143 Moneyline betting odds. Winnipeg Jets are the underdogs at +118 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -123.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Jets

+118

Senators

-143

3-Way Moneyline

Jets

+180

Tie

+320

Senators

+120

Puck Line

Jets +1.5

-213

Senators -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+102

Over 5.5

-123

Kyle Connor is the market leader at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Kyle Connor (Jets)

First

+145

Anytime

+900

Mark Scheifele (Jets)

First

+160

Anytime

+900

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

First

+165

Anytime

+1000

Tim Stützle (Senators)

First

+185

Anytime

+1100

Drake Batherson (Senators)

First

+210

Anytime

+1200

Gabriel Vilardi (Jets)

First

+225

Anytime

+1300

Shane Pinto (Senators)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

David Perron (Senators)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Fabian Zetterlund (Senators)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Claude Giroux (Senators)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Cole Perfetti (Jets)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Alex Iafallo (Jets)

First

+500

Anytime

+2500

Jonathan Toews (Jets)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Gustav Nyquist (Jets)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

First

+575

Anytime

+2800

Michael Amadio (Senators)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Ridly Greig (Senators)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Vladislav Namestnikov (Jets)

First

+625

Anytime

+3300

Stephen Halliday (Senators)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Josh Morrissey (Jets)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Thomas Chabot (Senators)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Adam Lowry (Jets)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Morgan Barron (Jets)

First

+700

Anytime

+4000

Tanner Pearson (Jets)

First

+775

Anytime

+3500

Neal Pionk (Jets)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Nick Cousins (Senators)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Cole Koepke (Jets)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Artem Zub (Senators)

First

+1500

Anytime

+8000

Jordan Spence (Senators)

First

+1600

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Kyle Connor (Jets)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-110

Mark Scheifele (Jets)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-110

Tim Stützle (Senators)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Josh Morrissey (Jets)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Gabriel Vilardi (Jets)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-161

Drake Batherson (Senators)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Thomas Chabot (Senators)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Claude Giroux (Senators)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-286

Shane Pinto (Senators)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Neal Pionk (Jets)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Cole Perfetti (Jets)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Player Shots

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-149

Kyle Connor (Jets)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

Mark Scheifele (Jets)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

Tim Stützle (Senators)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+140

Drake Batherson (Senators)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Gabriel Vilardi (Jets)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

Shane Pinto (Senators)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Cole Perfetti (Jets)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-141

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Josh Morrissey (Jets)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-125

Thomas Chabot (Senators)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Neal Pionk (Jets)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Winnipeg Jets Stats

Ottawa Senators Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 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 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 3 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 5.90 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 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 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 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 13
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 26.1
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12.7
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 31
• Hits: 24.7
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 24.1
• Giveaways: 12.8
• Takeaways: 4.7

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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