New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/31

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The New Jersey Devils are set to take on the Ottawa Senators in a regular season NHL game. The Devils hold a record of 28-24-2 and are led by head coach Sheldon Keefe. They play in the Eastern Metropolitan Division and call the Prudential Center their home. This season, they have struggled with a division record of 4-11 and a conference record of 11-17.

The Ottawa Senators, with a 25-21-7 record, will host the Devils at the Canadian Tire Centre. Under the guidance of head coach Travis Green, the Senators compete in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Their division record stands at 5-10, while their conference record is 13-15. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in this game broadcasted on ESPN+.

Devils vs Senators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators
  • Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
  • Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators -1.5 (+161), New Jersey Devils +1.5 (-196)

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have been competitive in recent games. They won 3-2 against the Nashville Predators, showcasing a strong defense with 19 blocks. Nico Hischier and Dougie Hamilton each scored a goal, contributing to the win.

In their previous game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Devils lost 4-3. Jack Hughes made his presence felt with two assists. Jesper Bratt also had a solid performance with one goal and one assist.

When facing the Seattle Kraken, the Devils lost 4-2 despite two power play goals. Dougie Hamilton and Jack Hughes each scored a goal. The team struggled to overcome the Kraken’s defense, with the Kraken allowing only 29 shots on goal.

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators recently had a strong performance against the Colorado Avalanche. They won the game 5-2, taking 23 shots on goal. Tim Stützle stood out with a goal and an assist.

Before that, the Senators played the Vegas Golden Knights and won 7-1. They were aggressive, with 32 shots and 34 hits. Stephen Halliday led with two goals and an assist.

In another game, Ottawa faced the Carolina Hurricanes and lost 4-1. They took 36 shots, but only managed one goal. Tim Stützle scored the only goal for the team in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ottawa Senators are favored to win against the New Jersey Devils with a moneyline of -155. The Devils have a moneyline of +130. Ottawa’s strong offensive stats, ranking 8th in goals and 6th in assists, give them an edge. The projected score is Ottawa 4, New Jersey 3, so picking Ottawa straight up to win seems like a solid choice.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.0. Both teams have strong offensive capabilities, with Ottawa ranking high in goals and assists. The Devils also have a good shots-on-goal ranking. Given these stats, the projected total is 7, making the over 6.0 a reasonable pick.