Check out our Red Wings vs. Senators pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Ottawa.
- The Red Wings have a 10-13-4 so far this season.
- In terms of giveaways, the Red Wings are currently 29th in the league.
- The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Sabres.
- The Senators hold a 10-13-2 record so far.
- In terms of giveaways, the Senators are currently 3rd in the league.
- The Senators are coming off a 3-0 win vs. the Kraken.
Red Wings vs Senators Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Red Wings and Senators. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Senators are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Red Wings.
Red Wings vs. Senators Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa Senators
- Where: Ottawa at Canadian Tire Centre
- Date: Thursday, December 5th
- Betting Odds OTT -1.5, DET +146 | OTT -173 O/U 6.5
Red Wings Preview: Can The Red Wings Secure a Road Victory?
With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 10-13-4 this season. Detroit, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.
Buffalo scored first, with Alex Tuch finding the net at 11:39 in the first period. Detroit responded in the second, as Dylan Larkin scored both goals for the Red Wings, bringing them back from a 1-0 deficit.
Dylan Larkin netted both of Detroit's goals in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, bringing his season total to seven. Larkin's first goal came 7:49 into the second period, followed by his second at the 14:38 mark. The Red Wings were held scoreless in the first and third periods.
Detroit took 23 shots on goal and scored both of their goals on power plays. The Red Wings recorded 15 giveaways and had three assists, with Lucas Raymond picking up his 10th assist of the season.
Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, but they held the Sabres scoreless the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks.
Senators Preview: Do the Senators Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators moved to 10-13-2 for the season. Ottawa, favored on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.
All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period, and Tim Stützle added the third goal with an empty-netter in the third.
Ottawa’s offense was led by Adam Gaudette’s 7th goal of the season, which got the scoring started at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk also netted his 7th goal, while Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th of the year.
The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal, with Michael Amadio earning his 2nd assist on the empty-netter.
On the defensive side, the Senators will be looking to build off a strong performance in their last game, where they shut out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.
Red Wings vs Senators Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road games, Detroit has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Across their five previous home games, Ottawa has an puck line mark of 0-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Senators have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Detroit has an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
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Red Wings vs Senators Free Pick
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