Red Wings vs Senators Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Feb 26

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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  • The Senators are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Red Wings
  • Red Wings vs. Senators Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Detroit Red Wings (33-19) visit Canadian Tire Centre to take on the Ottawa Senators (28-22) on Feb. 26 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 (+155).

The Red Wings vs. Senators Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Red Wings vs. Senators Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Spread (Puck line)Total (O/U)2-Way Moneyline
Red Wings+1.5 -1906 -110+125
Senators-1.5 +1556 -110-150

Red Wings vs Senators Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Senators will win this game with 71.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Red Wings vs Senators Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Red Wings will cover the spread with 70.8% 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 Detroit Red Wings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+9.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 1P Puck Line in 12 of their last 15 away games (+7.85 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 20 games (+6.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 3P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 away games (+6.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have covered the 3P Puck Line in 8 of their last 10 games (+7.10 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+6.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 games (+6.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have covered the 2P Puck Line in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+5.85 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 2P Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+5.00 Units / 37% ROI)

Red Wings Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Red Wings are 29-29 against the spread this NHL season (-3.2 Units / -3.61% ROI).

  • Red Wings are 33-25 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.1 Units /10.24% ROI
  • Red Wings are 26-27 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -4.99% ROI
  • Red Wings are 27-26 when betting the Under for -1 Units /-1.57% ROI

Senators Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Senators are 24-33 against the spread this NHL season (-5.9 Units /-7.75% ROI).

  • Senators are 28-29 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -8.83% ROI
  • Senators are 32-24 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 7.46% ROI
  • Senators are 24-32 when betting the Under for -10.2 Units / -16.61% ROI

Points Per Game Predictions for Senators vs Red Wings

Player Name Over Under
Patrick Kane (DET) 0.5 -118 0.5 -110
Moritz Seider (DET) 0.5 -115 0.5 -115
Marco Kasper (DET) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Thomas Chabot (OTT) 0.5 +145 0.5 -200
Dylan Larkin (DET) 0.5 -160 0.5 +120

Shots on Goal Predictions for Senators vs Red Wings

Player Name Over Under
Patrick Kane (DET) 2.5 +140 2.5 -200
Moritz Seider (DET) 1.5 -150 1.5 +110
Marco Kasper (DET) 1.5 -118 1.5 -115
Thomas Chabot (OTT) 1.5 -145 1.5 +105
Dylan Larkin (DET) 2.5 -130 2.5 -105

Red Wings: Keys to the Game vs. Senators

The Red Wings are 33-24 (.579) this season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Red Wings are 22-11 (.667) when having 3 or more xG. this season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .592

The Red Wings are 27-8 (.771) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .712

The Red Wings were 14-10 (.583) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal last season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .444

Senators: Keys to the Game vs. Red Wings

The Senators are 8-14 (.364) when recording less than 30 shots on goal this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .502

The Senators are 10-19 (.345) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .467

The Senators are 2-19 (.095) when trailing after the second period this season — tied for 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .136

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

The Red Wings scored on 2% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%

The Red Wings scored on 11% of second chance opportunities last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%

The Red Wings have scored on 17% of cycle chances while leading this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Red Wings have 226 cycle chances on the power play 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 10 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for most among NHL Teams

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

The Senators have 38 inner slot shots in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Red Wings have made 1.3 saves per game while their opponent is shorthanded this month — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6

The Red Wings allowed 5.8 rush chances per game last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4

The Red Wings had a .826 save percentage against the power play last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .854

The Red Wings have 1,641 puck battle wins this season — 7th most among NHL Teams

The Senators have a .789 slot save percentage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829

The Senators have allowed 1.3 rush chances per game in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Senators have a .878 save percentage this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .898

The Senators have allowed opponents to score on 23% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%


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