Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Predictions Today
The Ottawa Senators will beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in our October 6 forecast. Ottawa’s 7-3 scoring advantage through two games gives it the stronger early form, although consecutive game nights make a narrow finish the call. Neither the supplied puck-line prices nor the total of 6 offers a convincing betting edge. The official recommendation is Pass, with low forecast confidence.
Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings prediction and best bet
Ottawa is the winner pick because its early scoring offers the clearest separation between these teams. The Senators enter this 2026-27 NHL matchup with two wins, while Detroit has lost twice. That favors Ottawa in the forecast, but two games are a fragile foundation for judging how much better either team really is.
The best betting decision is Pass. A projected one-goal Ottawa victory makes laying the Senators’ puck line unattractive, while Detroit’s protection costs -260. The five-goal projection points toward the Under, but uncertain goaltending assignments and the tiny scoring samples keep that from becoming an official wager.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: October 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Venue: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
Records and streaks: Ottawa is 2-0-0 with four points and two consecutive wins. Detroit is 0-2-0 with zero points and two consecutive losses.
SportsJaw moneylines: Ottawa Senators -110; Detroit Red Wings -110.
SportsJaw puck lines: Ottawa Senators -1.5 (+215); Detroit Red Wings +1.5 (-260).
SportsJaw total: Over 6 (-110); Under 6 (-110).