Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/18

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On Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Ottawa Senators will play against the Detroit Red Wings. The game will take place at Little Caesars Arena and will be shown on ESPN+. The Senators have a record of 22-20-6, while the Red Wings are at 29-16-4.

Both teams are part of the Eastern Atlantic Division. Ottawa is led by head coach Travis Green and plays home games at Canadian Tire Centre. Detroit’s head coach is Todd McLellan, and their home games are at Little Caesars Arena. Fans can expect a competitive game as these teams meet on the ice.

Senators vs Red Wings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. Detroit Red Wings
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators +118, Detroit Red Wings -141

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators recently played some intense games. They had a close 6-5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. In that game, they had 34 shots on goal and scored 5 times. Jake Sanderson stood out with 1 goal and 3 assists.

In another game, the Senators had a big 8-4 win against the New York Rangers. They took 30 shots and scored 8 goals. Brady Tkachuk was a key player with 1 goal and 3 assists. Dylan Cozens also contributed with 1 goal and 2 assists.

The Senators also faced the Vancouver Canucks and won 2-1. They had 40 shots on goal in that game. Artem Zub scored 1 goal and Jordan Spence added another. Hunter Shepard was the goalie, allowing just 1 goal on 20 shots.

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have shown strong performances in recent games. They won against the San Jose Sharks with a 4-2 score. Lucas Raymond played well with three assists, while Marco Kasper and Dylan Larkin each added a goal.

In their game against the Boston Bruins, the Red Wings lost 0-3. Despite the loss, Cam Talbot made 38 saves on 40 shots. The team had 24 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net.

The Red Wings secured a 4-3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. Alex DeBrincat contributed with a goal and two assists. The team managed to score one power-play goal and had 25 blocks to aid their defense.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Detroit Red Wings are favored at -141. Based on the current stats, they have scored 151 goals this season, ranking 11th. The Ottawa Senators, as underdogs at +118, have scored 153 goals, ranking 9th. Despite the slight edge in goals, the Red Wings have a stronger overall performance in other areas. Therefore, the pick is for the Detroit Red Wings to win, with a projected score of 4-3.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 6.5. With both teams having high goal-scoring ranks and their defensive stats showing vulnerabilities, the game is likely to see a lot of scoring. The Ottawa Senators have allowed 153 goals, while the Red Wings have allowed 139. Given these numbers, the recommendation is to take the over 6.5, with the total projected to be 7 goals.