Senators vs Hurricanes Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Apr 20

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour watches from the bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Montréal Canadiens in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
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  • The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Senators
  • Senators vs. Hurricanes Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Ottawa Senators visit Lenovo Center to take on theCarolina Hurricanes on Apr. 20 in Raleigh, NC. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).

The Senators vs. Hurricanes Over/Under is 6 total goals.

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

Senators vs Hurricanes Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 77.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Senators vs Hurricanes Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Senators will cover the spread with 53.7% 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 Ottawa Senators have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+10.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 away games (+8.30 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 2P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+7.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have covered the 2P Puck Line in 10 of their last 14 away games (+6.65 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have covered the 1P Puck Line in 12 of their last 20 away games (+6.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 20 games at home (+9.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+9.60 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 14 games (+7.15 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+6.30 Units / 17% ROI)

Senators Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Senators are 40-43 against the spread this NHL season (+3.5 Units / 3.17% ROI).

  • Senators are 44-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.95 Units /-3.37% ROI
  • Senators are 42-39 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -1.82% ROI
  • Senators are 39-42 when betting the Under for -6 Units /-6.67% ROI

Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Hurricanes are 34-49 against the spread this NHL season (-7.3 Units /-7.68% ROI).

  • Hurricanes are 54-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.35 Units / 5.05% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 44-38 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 1.73% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 38-44 when betting the Under for -10 Units / -11.05% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Hurricanes vs Senators

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) +175
Seth Jarvis (CAR) +195
Sebastian Aho (CAR) +200
Tim Stutzle (Ott) +230
Brady Tkachuk (Ott) +250
Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) +260

Points Per Game Predictions for Hurricanes vs Senators

Player Name Over Under
Thomas Chabot (OTT) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Jordan Staal (CAR) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Jaccob Slavin (CAR) 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
Shane Pinto (OTT) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Tim Stutzle (OTT) 0.5 -160 0.5 +120

Shots on Goal Predictions for Hurricanes vs Senators

Player Name Over Under
Thomas Chabot (OTT) 1.5 +100 1.5 -135
Shane Pinto (OTT) 1.5 -110 1.5 -120
Tim Stutzle (OTT) 1.5 -200 1.5 +145
K'Andre Miller (CAR) 1.5 +130 1.5 -175
Logan Stankoven (CAR) 1.5 -190 1.5 +135

Senators: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes

The Senators are 2-22 (.083) when trailing after the second period this season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .141

The Senators are 17-61 (.218) when trailing after the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .266

The Senators are 31-18 (.633) when outshooting their opponents this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .523

The Senators are 13-19 (.406) when recording less than 30 shots on goal this season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .493

Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Senators

The Hurricanes are 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Hurricanes are 51-28 (.646) this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

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

The Hurricanes are 47-21 (.691) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Senators have 21 cycle chances in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams

The Senators have scored 27 power play goals in the first period this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Senators have drawn 103 penalties in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams

The Senators have 41 inner slot shots in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have 260 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have recorded 35.2 shots per game this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.8

The Hurricanes have 98 forecheck chances in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have 498 forecheck chances since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Senators have a .791 slot save percentage in the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .839

The Senators have allowed opponents to score on 22% of rush chances in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%

The Senators have a .814 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .828

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: 16%

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

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 11% 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 15% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%


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