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Ottawa Senators vs New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
Ottawa Senators (12-15-3) host the New Jersey Devils (13-13-4) on Tuesday night in Ontario. Both teams are struggling, with New Jersey mired in a five-game winless skid and Ottawa dropping four of its last five games.
Line Movement and Odds
- Ottawa Senators Spread: +1.5
- New Jersey Devils Spread: -1.5
- Total: 6.0
New Jersey opened as a slight road favorite, with totals set near 6 goals. Latest lines can be found on the NHL Odds hub.
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Matchup Breakdown
Ottawa Senators Outlook
Ottawa returned from a long road trip only to lose its first two home games, including a 2-1 defeat to St. Louis. Fabian Zetterlund scored on the power play, but the Senators went just 1-for-7 with the man advantage. Coach Travis Green criticized execution and perimeter play. Shane Pinto, the team’s leading scorer, is sidelined for at least two weeks, while Tim Stutzle has struggled with just five points in his last 10 games.
New Jersey Devils Outlook
The Devils have dropped five straight, their longest skid since 2022. Offense has dried up, with only one goal in their last three games. Timo Meier leads the team with 11 goals, but Sheldon Keefe emphasized the need to sustain offense after a 4-1 loss to Boston. Connor Brown noted positives in their play but admitted finishing remains the glaring issue. New Jersey sits tied for sixth in the Metropolitan Division, needing a spark to stay in the playoff race.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Ottawa’s power-play woes versus New Jersey’s scoring drought is the central storyline. The Senators must find secondary scoring without Pinto, while the Devils need Meier and their top forwards to break through against a vulnerable Ottawa defense.
Injuries / Availability
Ottawa: Shane Pinto (lower body) out at least two weeks.
New Jersey: Full roster available.
Betting Trends
- Ottawa has lost four of its last five games.
- New Jersey is winless in its last five games.
- The Devils have scored just one goal in their last three contests.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: New Jersey 3, Ottawa 2
- Pick: New Jersey -1.5. The Devils’ urgency should help them snap their skid against Ottawa’s weakened lineup.
- Total: Under 6.0. Both teams’ offensive struggles point to a lower-scoring game.
Expect a tight contest with New Jersey finally breaking through, while Ottawa continues to search for answers without Pinto.
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