The Ottawa Senators will host the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, January 5. This marks the first matchup between these Atlantic Division teams this season.
My Red Wings vs. Senators predictions and NHL picks suggest Shane Pinto will continue to be in form after returning from injury, while Leevi Merilainen may be less than busy in the Sens' crease tonight.
Red Wings vs Senators prediction
Red Wings vs Senators best bet: Shane Pinto Over 0.5 assists (+240)
Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto has been red-hot since returning from a lower-body injury on December 29, racking up three assists in three games. He played over 21 minutes on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets, which was his third-highest mark of the season.
Albeit a smaller sample size, this player prop has some serious value at plus-odds. The 25-year-old put together a string of four straight games with a helper earlier this season before going down to injury. He's on pace for career-bests across the board despite the missed time.
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Red Wings vs Senators same-game parlay
With goaltender Linus Ullmark away from the team, Leevi Merilainen has been handed the brunt of the workload in the Sens' crease. Ottawa allows the fourth-fewest shots on goal in the NHL, and the 23-year-old Finn has recorded 22 or less saves in five of his last six starts, including Saturday night against Winnipeg.
Dylan Cozens has seemingly rejuvenated in a Senators uniform following a couple of underwhelming seasons with the Buffalo Sabres. He ranks second on the team in shots on goal (92), and has hit the Over in 10 of his last 11 games. He's riding his most consistent stretch of the season.
Red Wings vs Senators SGP
- Shane Pinto Over 0.5 assists
- Leevi Merilainen Under 22.5 saves
- Dylan Cozens Over 1.5 shots
Red Wings vs Senators odds
- Moneyline: Red Wings +130 | Senators -150
- Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 (-180) | Senators -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+110) | Under 6.5 (-130)
Red Wings vs Senators trend
The Under has hit in five of the last six meetings between these teams, including in five straight from December 2023 to March 2025. Find more NHL betting trends for Red Wings vs. Senators.
How to watch Red Wings vs Senators
| Location | Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON |
| Date | Monday, January 5, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | Prime Video |
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