The Ottawa Senators are back in action on Sunday, January 18, to take on the Detroit Red Wings.
This Atlantic Division matchup marks the second meeting between these teams in 2025-26 after they met just over a week ago.
My Senators vs. Red Wings predictions and NHL picks suggest that the Sens' usual shooters. including Brady Tkachuk, will continue their trigger-happy ways against Detroit after a tough loss to the Canadiens last night.
Senators vs Red Wings prediction
Senators vs Red Wings best bet: Brady Tkachuk Over 3.5 shots on goal (+120 at BET99)
Despite missing 20 games this season, Brady Tkachuk is one shot off the Ottawa Senators team lead, and will inevitably take it over.
Tkachuk is averaging 4.3 shots per game and has 28 shots in his last five games, hitting the Over in four of them.
The Detroit Red Wings rank in the middle of the pack in terms of shots allowed.
Tkachuk should be primed to pelt the opposing goaltender with a slew of pucks tonight.
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Senators vs Red Wings same-game parlay
Brady Tkachuk Over 3.5 shots on goal
Dylan Cozens Over 1.5 shots on goal
Jake Sanderson 1+ assists
Dylan Cozens has at least two shots in 16 of his last 18 games.
He's only been held shotless twice since November 15 and has hit the Over in nine of his last 10. He's riding a hot stretch with four points in his last two games.
Jake Sanderson has established himself as the Sens' clear-cut number one defenseman, ranking third among blueliners in assists over the last week with six in his last five games. He's tied for seventh among defensemen in helpers with 29 on the season, and he racked up three in the loss to the Canadiens last night.
The 23-year-old has 10 assists in his last nine games.
Senators vs Red Wings SGP
- Brady Tkachuk Over 3.5 shots on goal
- Dylan Cozens Over 1.5 shots on goal
- Jake Sanderson 1+ assists
Senators vs Red Wings odds
- Moneyline: Senators +105 | Red Wings -125
- Puck Line: Senators +1.5 (-225) | Red Wings -1.5 (+185)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-110) | Under 6.5 (-110)
Senators vs Red Wings trend
Ottawa has won two of the last three meetings and six of the last eight against Detroit. Find more NHL betting trends for Senators vs. Red Wings.
How to watch Senators vs Red Wings
| Location | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI |
| Date | Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 5:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN5 |
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