Detroit (30-27-6) at Ottawa (32-25-5)
- When: Mar 10 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON, CAN
- TV: FDSDET
Ottawa Senators vs. Detroit Red Wings – Betting Preview & Predictions
Senators Moneyline Favorite (-163) | Total Set at 6.0 Goals
Ottawa Senators
The Senators are heating up at the right time as they fight for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Coming into this matchup, Ottawa has won three of its last four games (3-0-1), including an impressive 4-3 overtime comeback win against the New York Rangers on Saturday.
Ottawa trailed 3-1 in the third period before storming back, with captain Brady Tkachuk sealing the victory just 33 seconds into overtime. Tkachuk is red-hot with goals in five consecutive games and leads the team with 26 goals in 60 games. Meanwhile, Tim Stutzle continues to be the playmaker, leading the Senators with 45 assists and 65 points in 62 games.
Despite going 0-for-5 on the power play against the Rangers, Ottawa showed resilience and determination, which has defined their recent success. The trade deadline brought some roster changes, including moving Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker to Buffalo, but the team has maintained its focus. Dylan Cozens, acquired from the Sabres, already made an impact with an assist in his debut.
Goaltender Linus Ullmark has been solid between the pipes, stopping 20 shots against New York. With the team rallying around its recent momentum, Ottawa is in a prime spot to keep its winning ways going against a struggling Detroit squad.
Key Betting Trends:
- Ottawa is 6-3-1 in its last 10 games.
- The Senators have hit the Over in 7 of their last 9 games.
- They have won five of their last seven home matchups against Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit, on the other hand, is heading in the wrong direction at the worst possible time. The Red Wings have dropped five straight games and are now three points behind Ottawa for the top wild-card spot in the East. Their most recent setback was a 5-2 road loss to Washington, a game in which they blew a 2-0 lead and collapsed in the third period.
Despite a strong start with goals from Dylan Larkin and Moritz Seider, the Red Wings fell apart defensively, giving up four third-period goals, including two shorthanded tallies. Coach Todd McLellan emphasized the need for better execution and urgency, especially on the power play.
Larkin, the team’s captain, voiced his frustration after the game:
“We just have to get a win, find a way to get off this slide. We’re not scoring enough, and we’re making costly mistakes.”
Lucas Raymond leads the Red Wings with 65 points (22 goals, 43 assists) in 63 games, while Alex DeBrincat is the top goal scorer with 29 goals in 63 games. Goaltender Cam Talbot made 23 saves against Washington but has struggled in recent outings.
The Red Wings have now lost seven of their last nine games and are showing major weaknesses on special teams and defense. Playing their third game in four nights, fatigue could be a major factor heading into this matchup.
Key Betting Trends:
- Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last six games.
- The Red Wings have hit the Under in 6 of their last 10 games.
- Detroit is 2-7 in its last nine meetings against Ottawa.
Betting Prediction
Ottawa has all the momentum heading into this game, while Detroit is in freefall. The Senators have been resilient and have found ways to win tough games, while the Red Wings have shown a tendency to collapse under pressure, especially late in games.
With the Senators playing at home and Detroit struggling to close out games, Ottawa is in a strong position to extend its lead in the wild-card race.
Pick: Ottawa Senators (-163) – The home team is surging, while Detroit’s recent struggles are tough to ignore.
Total: Over 6.0 Goals – Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently, and Detroit’s defensive lapses could contribute to another shootout-style contest.
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
