| MATCHUP | Ottawa Senators | Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-0-0 | 0-2-0 |
| Spread | -1.5 215 | +1.5 -265 |
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-135) | Under 5.5 (114) |
| Where | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators beat the Maple Leafs and Bruins, and they play the Flyers next. The Senators have won 8 of their last 10 regular season games.
The Ottawa Senators are averaging 3.5 goals per game and are scoring 0 percent of their power play opportunities. Michael Amadio leads Ottawa with 2 goals, Claude Giroux has 2 assists, and Shane Pinto has 6 shots on goal. Defensively, the Ottawa Senators are allowing 1.5 goals per game and are killing 87.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has allowed 2 goals on 39 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 1 goal on 9 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Rangers and Jets, and they play the Kraken next. The Red Wings have lost 12 of their last 15 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 1 goal per game and are scoring 14.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Emmitt Finnie leads Detroit with 1 goal, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard has 1 assist, and Alex DeBrincat has 5 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 2.5 goals per game and are killing 50 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 4 goals on 47 shots faced.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won three of their last four games against the Senators.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games against the Senators following a loss.
- The Senators have lost the third period in each of their last four night games at Little Caesars Arena when leading after the second period.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Senators have won each of their last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have lost eight of their last nine home games.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in 19 of their last 22 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Red Wings have lost the second period in each of their last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Senators’ last five night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Red Wings’ last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Tuesday night games between two teams from the Eastern Conference have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 17 of the Senators’ last 21 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Red Wings’ last five home games.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents at Little Caesars Arena.
- Moritz Seider has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last seven Tuesday games at Little Caesars Arena.
- Mason Appleton has recorded 13 career blocks against the Senators – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Drake Batherson has scored a goal in four of the Senators’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Tim Stutzle has recorded an assist in each of the Senators’ last three games.
- Tim Stutzle ranks T1st in the league for Game-Winning Goals (1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank T3rd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.50).
- The Ottawa Senators rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Ottawa Senators rank T3rd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.50).
Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Injury Report
The Red Wings will be without Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson, Chase Stillman, Carter Bear, and Jacob Bernard-Docker. Marco Kasper is listed as day-to-day.
The Senators will be without Blake Montgomery, Andre Burakovsky, Jake Sanderson, Kurtis MacDermid, and Artem Zub. Linus Ullmark is considered day-to-day.
Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
The Senators are playing great hockey out of the gate while the Red Wings have lost 12 of their last 15 games dating back to last season. Sure, the Red Wings will right the ship at some point, but it’s a lot of losing and a lot of pocket burning. The offense is stuck in the mud, and the special teams haven’t been any better. We’re getting a pick-em price with the team that’s playing the better hockey comfortably. Give me the Senators.