Detroit Red Wings - Ottawa Senators predictions and free betting tips [01/02/2024]

The regular NHL season match between teams hailing from the Eastern Conference. Night hockey enthusiasts are in for a treat with a clash of the titans, as Detroit takes on Ottawa.

Detroit

The Detroit club has participated in 49 official regular season NHL games for the 2023-2024 season. With 49 games under their belt and 57 points earned, Detroit currently holds the 7th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The 2023-2024 season has been successful for Detroit in terms of battling for a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Presently, Detroit is among those who will contend for the league's main trophy. Detroit's Stanley Cup playoff standing isn't quite set in stone yet, as their position needs to be constantly maintained through victories and successful matches. Their rival, based in New York, sitting at the 9th position, has 5 points fewer, which although isn't a major advantage, still can't be outplayed in a single match. If we talk about prospects of moving up a notch, Detroit does have a chance, considering that the Rangers hold merely a 6-point advantage at the third position. Detroit particularly stands out in terms of the number of goals scored, even surpassing Boston that sits on the top spot. In the last 10 games, Detroit suffered 3 losses to Edmonton, Carolina, and Dallas.

Ottawa

The Ottawa hockey team has played 46 official regular season NHL games in the 2023-2024 season. Gathering 40 points from these 46 games puts Ottawa in the 15th place, leaving only Columbus behind within the Eastern Conference standings. The Ottawa-based club didn't have an impressive run this regular NHL season, with 8 points behind the nearest competitors from Montreal. There's no discussion about a place in Stanley Cup playoffs, especially when Philadelphia has a 16-point advantage over Ottawa. As for gaming statistics, Ottawa doesn't quite stand a chance when pitted against other underdogs. Though Ottawa has conceded fewer and scored more goals than Montreal, that hasn't helped them move up the leaderboard and inch closer to the top-8. Lately, Ottawa is usually on the receiving end of defeat, with noteworthy victories limited to matches against Nashville, Montreal, and Philadelphia. The most devastating and overwhelming defeat was against the Rangers, with a final score of 7:2.

Head to Head

The two teams, Ottawa and Detroit, have faced off in 41 official matches in total. Detroit has clinched 22 victories, whereas Ottawa has proven stronger in 19 encounters.

Total forecast

We project Detroit's ITO (Individual Total Over) to exceed three goals.

Prediction

Detroit will win in regulation time. Detroit is clearly stronger than their opponents from Ottawa who have had a disastrous season. Their recent poor performance has led them further down the league table. The hosts are currently in form, with 7 victories in the last 10 matches. In contrast, Ottawa's only saving grace is its statistical superiority over Columbus.