Jets vs Senators Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Senators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 3rd at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 15-20-4 this season after they lost to Toronto by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Winnipeg led 4-1 in the second period and 5-4 in the third, but they allowed two goals in the final seven minutes for the loss. The Jets out shot Toronto by a total of 40-30, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Iafallo, Scheifele (2), Vilardi, and DeMelo, while Comrie stopped 24 out of 30 shots, which was an .800 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Red Wings by a score of 2-1 and the Oilers by a score of 3-1. The Jets have lost 11 of their last 12 games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 34 points. Winnipeg has scored 2.87 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 19.8% on the power play and 79.0% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 20 goals and 28 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 18 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 9-10-3 with a 2.51 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season. 

Ottawa Senators Betting Preview

The Ottawa Senators are 19-15-5 this year after they defeated Washington by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Ottawa trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored four of the last five goals to escape with the win. The Senators out shot Washington by a total of 32-29, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Greig, Perron, Zetterlund, and Jensen, while Merilainen stopped 26 out of 29 shots, which was an .897 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Ottawa lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-1 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 7-5. The Senators have lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 43 points. Ottawa has scored 3.23 goals per game and they have allowed 3.26 goals against per game, while also going 24.2% on the power play and 71.6% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 19 goals and 23 assists, while Drake Batherson has added 15 goals and 22 assists. The projected starting goalie for Ottawa is Leevi Merilainen, who is 5-7-0 with a 3.46 goals against average and an .872 save percentage this year.  

Why the Ottawa Senators will win

• The Jets have lost each of their last eight road games.
• The Senators have won each of their last three night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Senators have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Senators have won the third period in four of their last five games at Canadian Tire Centre when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Jets’ last four night games against the Senators following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Senators’ last seven home games against the Jets following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last nine games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last four road games.

Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts

• Ridly Greig has scored a goal in three of the Senators’ last four games.
• Tim Stutzle has recorded at least one assist in five of the Senators’ last six games at Canadian Tire Centre.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Connor has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last four games against the Senators.
• Jonathan Toews has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances at Canadian Tire Centre.

Jets vs Senators Prediction 

Winnipeg comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they find themselves at the bottom of the Central standings. The Jets are 7-12-2 on the road this year, while the Senators are 9-7-3 at home. Ottawa has dropped three of their last four games and they have allowed 17 goals during that span. The Jets have been the better defensive team by a slim margin, but they have been very low scoring this season. Winnipeg is just finding ways to lose, like we saw in their last game, so give me Ottawa at home.

David Racey's Pick: Senators ML