Two teams fighting desperately to hold onto their playoff chances will meet tonight when the Ottawa Senators host the New Jersey Devils.
Brady Tkachuk has been doing his part to keep the Sens alive, and my Devils vs. Senators predictions and NHL picks for Saturday, January 31 like him to score tonight.
Devils vs Senators prediction
Devils vs Senators best bet: Brady Tkachuk anytime goal (+135)
It’s crunch time for the Ottawa Senators, who sit 10 points back of a playoff spot with less than 30 games to go in the regular season.
Brady Tkachuk has stepped up at the perfect time for this desperate Sens team, scoring a team-leading seven goals and 15 points in January.
The Senators captain has found the back of the net in five of his last eight outings, and I expect him to do the same tonight vs. the New Jersey Devils.
The Devils will likely send Jake Allen to man the crease tonight, which could be a blessing for the Senators. Allen is carrying an .884 SV% through five starts this month while allowing four goals in three of his last four outings.
Ottawa, which has scored 12 goals over its last two games, should be able to keep the offense rolling while Tkachuk stays hot.
Devils vs Senators same-game parlay
Jake Sanderson has come into his own as one of the NHL’s best defensemen this season. The Ottawa blueliner has 13 assists in 15 games this month, collecting at least one helper in 11 of those contests.
The Senators have cashed the Over in 60.4% of their games this season, tied for the third-highest rate in the NHL. Ottawa is coming off two high-scoring wins, so this could be another fun game.
Devils vs Senators SGP
- Brady Tkachuk anytime goal
- Jake Sanderson Over 0.5 assists
- Over 5.5
Devils vs Senators odds
- Moneyline: Devils +125 | Senators -150
- Puck Line: Devils +1.5 (-205) | Senators -1.5 (+170)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-130) | Under 5.5 (+110)
Devils vs Senators trend
The Senators have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.00 Units / 32% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Devils vs. Senators.
How to watch Devils vs Senators
| Location | Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON |
| Date | Saturday, January 31, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | MSG, Sportsnet One |
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