Red Wings vs Senators Prediction 3/24/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Red Wings vs Senators prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 24th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 38-24-8 this season after they lost to the Bruins by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Detroit led 2-1 early in the third period, but they allowed the last three goals for the disappointing loss. The Red Wings out shot Boston by a total of 44-27, won 60% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from DeBrincat and Raymond, while Gibson stopped 23 out of 26 shots, which was an .885 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Detroit defeated the Canadiens by a score of 3-1 and the Flames by a score of 5-2. The Red Wings have lost four of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 84 points. Detroit has scored 2.90 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 21.8% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Alex DeBrincat has led Detroit with 35 goals and 38 assists, while Lucas Raymond has added 22 goals and 46 assists. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is John Gibson, who is 26-16-3 with a 2.54 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season. 

Ottawa Senators Betting Preview

The Ottawa Senators are 37-24-9 this year after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Ottawa had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they played great defense all night in the low scoring win. The Senators out shot New York by a total of 33-9, won 38.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-7 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Foegele and Pinto, while Reimer stopped 8 out of 9 shots, which was an .889 save percentage.

Prior to that game, Ottawa defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-2 and the Islanders by a score of 3-2. The Senators have won three games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 83 points. Ottawa has scored 3.35 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 22.9% on the power play and 74.6% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 32 goals and 40 assists, while Drake Batherson has added 27 goals and 34 assists. The projected starting goalie for Ottawa is Linus Ullmark, who is 22-10-7 with a 2.77 goals against average and an .885 save percentage this season. 

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The Red Wings have won 12 of their last 14 night games at Little Caesars Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in six of their last eight games following a loss.
• The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.

Why the Ottawa Senators will win

• The Red Wings have lost five of their last six games as home favorites.
• The underdogs have won four of the Red Wings’ last five games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 16 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 34 of the Red Wings’ last 41 games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Red Wings’ last nine games following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 14 of the Red Wings’ last 15 games against opponents on a winning streak.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Patrick Kane has recorded an assist in each of the Red Wings’ last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Alex DeBrincat has scored at least one goal in each of the Red Wings’ last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on October, 25.
• The Detroit Red Wings rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.57).
• The Ottawa Senators rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.00%).
• The Ottawa Senators rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (23.9).

Red Wings vs Senators Prediction 

Ottawa comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they are looking to pass the Red Wings for fifth in the division standings. The Senators are 19-13-4 on the road this year, while the Red Wings are 20-12-3 at home. Detroit is coming off of a tough loss to Boston, but they have won two of their last three. I don’t fully trust the Red Wings, especially in the month of March, but they have played decently well in their last four games and Ottawa is on a back to back. Take Detroit to win here.