Hurricanes vs Senators Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Jan 24

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Denver.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • The Senators are a +1.5 goal favorite vs. the Hurricanes
  • Hurricanes vs. Senators Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
  • TV Channel: CITY | RSN1 | FDSO

The Carolina Hurricanes (31-15) visit Canadian Tire Centre to take on the Ottawa Senators (23-20) on Jan. 24 in Ottawa, ON. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

The Senators are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at +1.5 (-220).

The Hurricanes vs. Senators Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.

Hurricanes vs. Senators Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Spread (Puck line)Total (O/U)Moneyline
Hurricanes-1.5 +1806.5 -120+180
Senators+1.5 -2206.5 +100+100

Hurricanes vs Senators Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 64.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Hurricanes vs Senators Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Senators will cover the spread with 57.1% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 20 away games (+5.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 away games (+4.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the Puck Line in 5 of their last 10 games (+3.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 3P Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 away games (+3.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+3.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 15 games (+11.45 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+8.85 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have covered the 1P Puck Line in 5 of their last 6 games (+6.25 Units / 88% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 games (+5.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have covered the 2P Puck Line in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 64% ROI)

Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Hurricanes are 19-32 against the spread this NHL season (-10.6 Units / -18.17% ROI).

  • Hurricanes are 31-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.55 Units /-1.69% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 26-24 when betting the Over for -1.05 Units / -1.82% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 24-26 when betting the Under for -3.95 Units /-7.19% ROI

Senators Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Senators are 20-30 against the spread this NHL season (-6.25 Units /-9.53% ROI).

  • Senators are 23-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.15 Units / -15.1% ROI
  • Senators are 29-20 when betting the Over for +6.45 Units / 11.46% ROI
  • Senators are 20-29 when betting the Under for -11 Units / -20.35% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Senators vs Hurricanes

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Seth Jarvis (CAR) +175
Sebastian Aho (CAR) +175
Brady Tkachuk (Ott) +185
Tim Stuetzle (OTT) +195
Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) +200
Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) +225

Points Per Game Predictions for Senators vs Hurricanes

Player Name Over Under
Thomas Chabot (OTT) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Shane Pinto (OTT) 0.5 +120 0.5 -160
Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) 0.5 -140 0.5 +105
Tim Stutzle (OTT) 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
K'Andre Miller (CAR) 0.5 +145 0.5 -200

Shots on Goal Predictions for Senators vs Hurricanes

Player Name Over Under
Thomas Chabot (OTT) 1.5 -115 1.5 -118
Shane Pinto (OTT) 1.5 -120 1.5 -115
Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) 2.5 +110 2.5 -155
Tim Stutzle (OTT) 1.5 -200 1.5 +140
Drake Batherson (OTT) 1.5 -175 1.5 +130

Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Senators

The Hurricanes were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Hurricanes are 53-2 (.964) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .845

The Hurricanes are 30-20 (.600) this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Hurricanes are 129-83 (.608) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

Senators: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes

The Senators are 17-12 (.586) when outshooting their opponents this season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .505

The Senators are 10-18 (.357) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .468

The Senators were 16-9 (.640) when tied after the first period last season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Senators were 30-12 (.714) when having 3 or more xG. last season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .635

The Hurricanes have 170 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have 8.0 rush chances per game this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.3

The Hurricanes have 5.8 slot shots per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.4

The Hurricanes have 398 rush chances this season — most among NHL Teams

The Senators had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2

The Senators have drawn 68 penalties in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams

The Senators have 5 second chance scoring opportunities while shorthanded this season — tied for most among NHL Teams

The Senators have 16 cycle chances in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 12% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 14% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Senators have allowed opponents to score on 26% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%

The Senators have a .816 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829

The Senators have a .880 save percentage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .899

The Senators have a .760 slot save percentage in the third period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .818


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