Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/24

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The Carolina Hurricanes are set to visit the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. The game is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Hurricanes, led by head coach Rod Brind’Amour, hold a record of 31-16-5. They rank second in the Eastern Conference and first in the Metropolitan Division. The Senators, coached by Travis Green, have a 23-20-7 record. They are ranked 14th in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Atlantic Division.

Hurricanes vs Senators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators
  • Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
  • Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -129, Ottawa Senators +109

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have had a mix of results in their recent games. They suffered a narrow 4-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. However, they had a strong 9-1 win against the Florida Panthers, showing their ability to score many goals.

Top players for the Hurricanes include Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov. Aho has 52 points this season with 17 goals and 35 assists. Svechnikov also has 17 goals and has been active on the ice with 89 hits this season.

Frederik Andersen has been a key goalie for the Hurricanes. He has 450 saves and 10 losses in his 21 games. The team will look to him for a strong performance in their upcoming game.

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have had a mixed set of recent games. They lost their latest game against the Nashville Predators, 5-3, with James Reimer making 22 saves. Earlier, they secured a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, showing strong defense and effective goalkeeping.

Key players for the Senators include Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson. Stützle has been a consistent performer with 22 goals and 29 assists this season. Batherson is also contributing well with 19 goals and 25 assists over 47 games.

In the goaltending department, Linus Ullmark has been solid with 605 saves over 28 games. James Reimer has also made a recent impact with 73 saves in three games. The Senators’ defense is ranked 5th in hits and 24th in blocks this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are favored to win against the Ottawa Senators with a moneyline of -129. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of the Hurricanes. Carolina’s strong skater stats, including being ranked third in goals, suggest they have a solid chance to secure the win.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with odds of -119 for the over. The projected total score is 7. Both teams have high rankings in goals and assists, indicating a potential for a high-scoring game. Taking the over seems like a reasonable choice.