Devils vs. Senators NHL Betting Odds, Prediction & Trends

The Devils vs. Senators matchup on Friday night will take place at 7:00 p.m. ET from Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. Will the Devils cash tickets for bettors as a road favorite?

073 New Jersey Devils (-118) at 074 Ottawa Senators (-102); o/u 6.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Friday, December 29, 2023

Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON

TV: NHLPP/ESPN+

As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 54% of bets are on the Senators moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.

Vitek Vanecek allowed three goals on 29 shots in Wednesday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Vanecek improved to 13-6-1 with the win, as New Jersey erased a trio of one-goal deficits to repeatedly bail Vanecek out. This result continued a common theme, as Vanecek has frequently won despite posting unimpressive numbers — his 3.26 GAA and .885 save percentage this season are both far worse than his career 2.68 and .906 marks.

Vladimir Tarasenko had two assists Wednesday in a 4-2 victory over Toronto. He was flying, and he threw around his weight and absolutely flattened Maple Leafs defender Simon Benoit with a check that sent the rookie sprawling. Tarasenko has been a mild disappointment in Ottawa — there are games he completely disappears. But he still has 22 points, including 16 assists, in 28 games, including three assists in his last three games. Tarasenko is on a one-year, $5 million deal in Ottawa, so expect him to be on the move if the Senators don’t go on a run. Tarasenko’s fantasy value would improve in a more-competitive city, especially if it’s out of the intense light of a Canadian market.

New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road

New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa’s last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ottawa’s last 8 games when playing at home against New Jersey

Take New Jersey. The Senators are just 2-6 in their last eight games versus the Devils. When they’re listed as an underdog, the Senators are just 2-5 in their last seven games. On the other side, the Devils have won five out of their last six road games and are 7-1 in their last eight games against an Eastern Conference opponent. Finally, in the last 12 times the Devils were listed as a favorite, they’re 9-3.

Devils vs. Senators NHL Prediction: NEW JERSEY DEVILS -118