In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Senators prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, January 19th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 26-16-6 this year after they lost to Philadelphia by a score of 3-1 in their last game. New Jersey led 1-0 after the first period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Devils were outshot by a total of 18-13, won 48.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got their lone goal from Hamilton, while Allen stopped 15 out of 17 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Devils lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-3 and the Panthers by a score of 2-1. New Jersey has lost three games in a row and eight of their last ten, and they are currently battling with the Hurricanes for second in the Metro standings. New Jersey has scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 2.53 goals against per game, while also going 28.8% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led New Jersey with 18 goals, 37 assists, and 180 shots on goal, while Jesper Bratt has added 15 goals, 37 assists, and 105 shots on goal. Jacob Markstrom is 21-8-5 with a 2.20 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage this year.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 23-18-4 this season after they defeated the Bruins in a shootout by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Ottawa trailed 5-3 with under four minutes left in regulation, but they were able to tie the game and get the win in the shootout. The Senators outshot Boston by a total of 44-28, won 52.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Gaudette, Norris (2), Stutzle, and Jensen, while Merilainen stopped 23 out of 28 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Senators lost to the Capitals by a score of 1-0 but did beat the Islanders by a score of 2-0 before that. Ottawa has won four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 50 points. Ottawa has scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 2.73 goals against per game, while also going 23.2% on the power play and 78.7% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 14 goals, 29 assists, and 87 shots on goal, while Drake Batherson has added 14 goals, 25 assists, and 96 shots on goal. Anton Forsberg is 4-8-1 with a 3.10 goals-against average and an .883 save percentage this year. The Senators will meet the Rangers after this game.
Why the Senators will beat the Devils
- The Devils have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Senators have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Devils’ last nine games.
- The Senators have won the second period in each of their last five games following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Fourteen of the Senators’ last 15 road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Twelve of the Devils’ last 13 day games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last 10 day games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Senators and Devils.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Ondrej Palat has scored a goal in three of the Devils’ last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one point in 17 of his last 19 appearances in day games at Prudential Center.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in 11 of the Devils’ last 13 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Tim Stutzle has scored a goal in each of the Senators’ last three day games.
- Tim Stutzle has recorded at least one point in each of the Senators’ last 10 day games.
- Drake Batherson has recorded at least one assist in six of the Senators’ last seven day games.
Devils vs Senators Prediction
Ottawa comes into this matchup with plenty of momentum after their comeback victory on Saturday, but they will be on the road here. The Senators are 11-11-2 on the road, while the Devils are 13-7-4 at home this year. New Jersey played pretty poorly on Saturday in their loss to Philadelphia and they have lost three games in a row. The Devils have not been able to score consistently over the last two weeks, which is going to be an issue against this Ottawa defense, which is playing at a very high level. Take the Sens on the road here.