Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 2/26/25

The Jets and Senators are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Senators will host the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. The Jets are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals.

WINNIPEG JETS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Ottawa Senators +1.5

This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 26th.

WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Senators on the moneyline (+115)
• The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Jets?

With a 7-4 victory over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 41-14-3. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

Seven different players scored for the Jets, who trailed 2-0 early in the game. Their offense came alive in the third period, breaking a 4-4 tie with three unanswered goals.

Winnipeg’s offense erupted for 7 goals in their game against the Lightning, with each of the 7 goals coming from different players. After a slow start, Vladislav Namestnikov got the Jets on the board in the first period, followed by Logan Stanley’s first goal of the season in the second. Mark Scheifele added his 8th goal of the year.

Alex Iafallo scored his first of the season on a power play in the third period, while Dylan Samberg netted his 3rd. Nikolaj Ehlers picked up his 9th goal on an empty net, and Cole Perfetti added his 4th with another empty-netter. Winnipeg fired 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists.

Winnipeg’s defense got off to a rough start, allowing the first two goals of the game, including one just 6:49 into the first period. After giving up a game-tying goal at 3-3, they also allowed Tampa Bay to even the score at 4-4 with 6:51 left in the third. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%.

Will the Senators Win at Home?

Ottawa improved to 29-24-4 with a 3-0 road win over the Kraken. The Senators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette opening the scoring at 5:28 in the first period. The Senators’ final goal was an empty-netter by Tim Stützle at 17:46 in the third.

Ottawa’s offense found the net three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brady Tkachuk, who also netted his 7th. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.

The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They didn’t score on the power play, but they did pick up five assists, including Tim Stützle’s 10th of the season.

Ottawa’s defense put together a strong performance, allowing 0 goals and just 22 shots on goal from Seattle. Anton Forsberg finished with 22 saves and a 100% save percentage, while the Senators’ defense added 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.