With Detroit listed as a moneyline favorite and the total sitting at 6.5 goals, what’s the smart bet in Wednesday night’s Senators vs. Red Wings matchup at 7:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
065 Ottawa Senators (+104) at 066 Detroit Red Wings (-125); o/u 6.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TV: NHLPP/ESPN+
Senators vs. Red Wings: Public Bettors all over Detroit
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 79% of bets are on the Red Wings moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Giroux Nets OT Winner vs. Panthers
Claude Giroux scored a goal on four shots in Monday’s 4-3 overtime victory over the Predators. Giroux tallied the game-winner 3:36 into overtime, finishing a give-and-go with Tim Stutzle to complete the Seantors’ comeback victory. The 36-year-old Giroux has points in four of his last five contests, notching two goals and two assists in that span. He’s up to 42 points (15 goals, 27 assists) through 46 appearances this season.
Lyon will start Wednesday for Red Wings
Alex Lyon will patrol the home crease Wednesday against Ottawa, per Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings’ official site. Lyon has won his past two outings, having stopped 58 of 60 shots during that span. Through 20 games this season, he has posted a 13-6-1 record with two shutouts, a 2.49 GAA and a .924 save percentage. The Senators sit 11th in the league this campaign with 3.35 goals per contest.
Senators vs. Red Wings Betting Trends: Conflicting Trends Tonight
Ottawa are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games against Detroit
Detroit are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games
Ottawa are 6-19 SU in their last 25 games on the road
Detroit are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games against Ottawa
Senators vs. Red Wings Betting Prediction
Take the over. The total has gone over in eight out of Ottawa’s last 11 games overall, is eight out of its last 11 games against Detroit and is 5-2 in the Senators’ last seven games when playing as an underdog. On the other side, the over is 7-3 in the Red Wings’ last 10 home games, is 8-3 in their last 11 games when listed as a favorite and is 9-3 in their last 12 home games when played on a Wednesday.
Senators vs. Red Wings Prediction: OVER 6.5