Colorado Avalanche vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/28

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The Colorado Avalanche are set to visit the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Avalanche hold a strong record of 35-6-9 this season. They rank first in both their conference and division. The Senators have a 24-21-7 record, placing them 15th in their conference and 8th in their division.

Avalanche vs Senators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs Ottawa Senators
  • Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
  • Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -163, Ottawa Senators +137

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche recently had a strong win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. They scored 4 goals and allowed only 1, with Mackenzie Blackwood making 32 saves. Brock Nelson was the standout player with 3 goals.

In their game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Avalanche faced a tough loss. They scored 3 goals but allowed 7, with Martin Necas contributing 2 assists. Despite the loss, the team managed to put 35 shots on goal.

For the season, the Avalanche rank first in goals and assists. Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 38 goals and 50 assists. Cale Makar also plays a key role with 41 assists and 85 blocks.

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators recently had a big win against the Vegas Golden Knights. They scored 7 goals and only allowed 1. Stephen Halliday and Dylan Cozens each scored twice in this game.

Before that, the Senators faced a tough game against the Carolina Hurricanes. They lost 1-4 despite having more shots on goal. Tim Stützle was the only Senator to score in this game.

In their earlier game against the Nashville Predators, the Senators fell 3-5. Stephen Halliday scored once, but it wasn’t enough. James Reimer made 22 saves during this game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored with a moneyline of -163. They lead in key stats like goals and assists, ranking first in both. This makes them a strong choice to win against the Ottawa Senators. The Senators have a moneyline of +137 and rank lower in these categories. The projected score is Colorado Avalanche 4, Ottawa Senators 3.

The total for this game is set at 6.5, with the over at -130 and the under at +106. Both teams have high goal stats, with the Avalanche leading in goals and the Senators not far behind. This suggests a high-scoring game. The projection aligns with the over, recommending a pick on the over 6.5.