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The Ottawa Senators (4-1-0) and New Jersey Devils (2-2-0) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The game will be broadcast live on NHL Network.
The Devils are favored at -135 on the moneyline, with the Senators +110 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6 (-116o / -104u).
Let's get into our Senators vs. Devils predictions and NHL picks.
Senators vs. Devils Prediction
- Pick: Ottawa Senators Moneyline (+108; FanDuel)
Our Ottawa vs. New Jersey best bet is on the Senators moneyline, with the best odds currently available at FanDuel. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Senators vs Devils Odds
| Senators Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -225 | 5.5 -130o / 106u | +108 |
| Devils Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +180 | 5.5 -130o / 106u | -130 |
- Senators vs. Devils puck line: Devils -1.5 (+182 ), Senators +1.5 (-225)
- Senators vs. Devils over/under: 6 (-116o / -104u)
- Senators vs. Devils moneyline: Senators +110, Devils -135
- Senators vs. Devils best bet: Ottawa Senators Moneyline
Senators vs. Devils Pick
This has been one heck of a start for the Ottawa Senators.
Drake Batherson told the media after their win against the Predators that this is the best start they’ve had for as long as he can remember. And he’s been on the team for nine seasons.
So what gives?
A lot of it has to do with goaltender Linus Ullmark, who is playing like his old self when he won the Vezina Trophy in 2023. Ullmark has stuffed 81 out of the 86 shots he’s faced, with a third-best 5.0 GSAx.
On the other side for the New Jersey Devils, you have the veteran Jake Allen, who is still kicking it at the ripe age of 36. Most recently, Allen helped the Devils pull out a 4-1 victory against the Canucks.
New Jersey’s always been a team that keeps teetering in the middle. One season, it can make the playoffs and be an exciting watch, and the next you can fall asleep watching it.
To start the season, the Devils are trending towards the latter. But Ottawa isn’t far behind either.
Both of these teams are pretty anemic offensively, each ranking near the bottom in 5-on-5 expected goals, but have held strong on the defensive end.
New Jersey is currently fourth in 5-on-5 defense with a 5.75 xGA, while Ottawa is 14th with a 7.89 xGA.
However, for tonight, I’m leaning more towards the Senators and trusting in Ullmark to continue his hot streak. My model currently has the Sens priced at fair value at -124, while FanDuel gives them +108.
Best Bet: Ottawa Senators Moneyline (+108; FanDuel)
