Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/26

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The Detroit Red Wings are set to play the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. The game is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Red Wings enter the game with a record of 33-19-6. They are 4th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Senators have a record of 28-22-7 and are 6th in the same division. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings with a win.

Red Wings vs Senators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Detroit Red Wings vs. Ottawa Senators
  • Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
  • Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings MoneyLine +118, Ottawa Senators MoneyLine -139

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 2-0 victory against the Colorado Avalanche, displaying strong defense with 17 blocks. However, they faced a 4-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth, despite 30 shots on goal.

Key players like Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat have been consistent contributors. Larkin scored a goal in the game against Utah, while DeBrincat had two goals and an assist in the close 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. Moritz Seider has also been active with his defensive efforts, including multiple blocks and hits in recent games.

In terms of goaltending, John Gibson and Cam Talbot have shared duties. Talbot played in the recent win against the Avalanche, helping keep a clean sheet with solid saves. The Red Wings’ defense ranks first in blocks this season, showing their commitment to protecting the net.

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators recently had a close win against the Philadelphia Flyers. The team scored 2 goals on 27 shots, while the Flyers scored 1 goal on 16 shots. James Reimer was solid in goal with 15 saves on 16 shots.

Earlier in the week, the Senators faced a narrow loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Senators managed 3 goals on 27 shots, including 2 power play goals. Dylan Cozens stood out with 2 assists and 3 hits.

In a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Senators secured another win. They scored 3 goals on 31 shots, while Tim Stützle contributed with a goal and an assist. Ottawa’s defense was effective, limiting the Penguins to 16 shots and 2 goals.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ottawa Senators are favored to win with a moneyline of -139. The Detroit Red Wings are the underdog with a moneyline of +118. Based on the stats, Ottawa has a better record in goals and assists. This gives them an edge. The projected score is Ottawa 4, Detroit 3, so the recommendation is to pick Ottawa to win.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with odds of -111 for both. Ottawa’s offensive stats suggest they can score well, and Detroit’s defense has allowed many goals. The projected total score is 7. This suggests betting on the over is a good choice.