Senators vs Red Wings Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Detroit, Ottawa Meet for First Time This Season
Two Teams, Two Streaks, Lots of Injuries
The Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings are riding opposite streaks and heading in opposite directions in the standings. The Senators have won three straight games, 13 of 16, and have one of the NHL’s most potent powerplays. On the other hand, the Red Wings started strong but are fading down the NHL standings as injuries to key players continue to pile up.
We’ll review the trends, stats, scores and odds to find the best bets for the Senators vs. Red Wings on Saturday night.
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Senators Power Play: Sign of Things to Come?
The Ottawa Senators have a 13-14-2 record and are ranked last in the Atlantic Division. However, the Senators have won the last three games in a row. Three of Ottawa’s last five games hit the under, while two ended with at least a 1.5-goal spread.
Notably, the Senators are 13-3 overall in the previous 16 games and 7-1 in Ottawa’s last eight road games.
Ottawa averages 3.07 goals per game on 33.8 shots while giving up 3.14 goals on 32.8 shots per game. If the Senators’ power play is any indication of the future, Ottawa fans will be happy with the Senators’ offensive performances. Ottawa’s powerplay is ranked fifth in the NHL, converting at 27.4% (31 power-play goals).
The Senators‘ penalty killing has been average this season, ranking 15th in the NHL and operating at 79.2%.
Cam Talbot (7-7-0, 2.51 GAA, .917 SV%) has started the last three games in a row, and with the Red Wings playing on back-to-back nights, we expect Anton Forsberg (5-7-2, 3.24 GAA, .908 SV%) to get the start on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings.
Red Wings: Injuries Mounting
The Detroit Red Wings have a 13-10-6 record, ranked fourth in the Atlantic Division, and have lost the previous four games. Four of the Red Wings’ last five matchups ended with at least a 1.5 goal spread, with one game hitting the over of 6.5 goals and one game finishing with 6.0 goals. The under is 7-0 in the Red Wings’ last seven games.
Detroit averages 2.90 goals per game on 29.3 shots while giving up 3.97 goals on 31.4 shots per game. The Red WIngs’ power play is ranked 25th in the NHL, converting at 20.19% (21 power-play goals). Detroit’s penalty killers are ranked 18th in the NHL, killing 78.57% of penalties.
Detroit’s injury report features centers Dylan Larkin and Robby Fabbri and defensemen Olli Maatta and Filip Hronek; the latter was recently added after being Ryan Reaves’ latest victim. These notable names on the Red Wings’ injury report should be factored into your online sports betting.
The Red Wings are currently carrying three goalies. Notably, the Red Wings’ best goalie Ville Husso is listed as a scratch, according to CapFriendly. Magnus Hellberg (1-1-0, 2.54 GAA, .904 SV%) started Wednesday’s game, a 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. We’re not sure if Hellberg or Alex Nedeljkovic (2-4-2, 4.09 GAA, .880 SV%) will get the start against the Senators on Saturday.
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Senators vs Red Wings Game Injuries
Senators vs Red Wings Head-to-Head
This is the first of four matchups between the Atlantic Division rivals.
The Ottawa Senators swept the 2021-22 season series 3-0. The Red Wings averaged 1.67 goals per game, while the Senators averaged 4.67.
The Senators are 4-0 in the last four matchups, while the over is 5-2 in the last seven games.
Senators vs Red Wings Game Information
- Game: Senators (13-14-2) vs Red Wings (13-10-6)
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Day/Time: Saturday, Dec. 17, 1:00 p.m. ET
- Senators vs Red Wings Live Stream: NHL.TV
Senators vs Red Wings Betting Lines
Senators vs Red Wings Picks & Prediction
We don’t like the Detroit Red Wings injury report or the fact that Ville Husso is scratched for this game. The Ottawa Senators have won 13 of 16 and are the healthier team with the better available goaltending. We’re taking the Senators to win on the moneyline and cover the spread on Saturday in Detroit.
Ottawa is listed at +100 in our Vegas Lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Senators, you have a chance to win $100. The Detroit Red Wings are -120, offering a chance to win $83.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Senators a 50.00% chance to win with the Red Wings at 54.55%.