New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The New Jersey Devils roll into Canadian Tire Centre trying to snap a nasty losing streak, while the Ottawa Senators look to steady themselves after a tough stretch of their own. With Ottawa sitting as the home favorite on the moneyline, this is a fascinating buy-low spot on both sides. For more perspective and prop leans beyond the main markets, don’t forget to check the free NHL Picks page before finalizing your card.
New Jersey is 16-12-1 overall but just 7-8-0 on the road, and they’ve dropped five straight games—including a 4–1 loss in Boston and back-to-back shutouts against Vegas and Dallas. They’re averaging 2.83 goals per game and allowing 3.07, a step back from last year’s offensive fireworks. Ottawa stands at 13-11-4, with a 6-5-2 home mark, scoring 3.00 goals per game but conceding 3.29 while struggling on special teams.
Devils Betting Outlook
In net, the Devils turn to Jake Allen (8–6–0, 2.52 GAA, .908 SV%) or Jacob Markstrom (7–6–1, 3.51 GAA, .876 SV%). Allen has provided steady play and gives New Jersey its best chance to stabilize. Offensively, Nico Hischier leads the way with 26 points (10G, 16A), while Timo Meier paces the club with 11 goals. Jesper Bratt is still the primary playmaker with 21 assists and a key engine of the power play.
Despite their slump, the Devils’ power play is operating at 23.3%, and their penalty kill is respectable at 81.0%. New Jersey’s biggest issue, recently, has been 5-on-5 execution—too many one-and-done rushes, not enough sustained zone time, and defensive breakdowns leading to prime chances against.
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Senators Betting Outlook
Ottawa remains one of the league’s more volatile teams: dangerous when they’re on, leaky when they’re not. The Senators score 3.00 goals per game but allow 3.29, with their penalty kill a major problem at just 69.6%.
In net, Linus Ullmark (10–7–4, 3.00 GAA, .877 SV%) and Leevi Meriläinen (3–4–0, 3.36 GAA, .876 SV%) have been serviceable but not spectacular. Up front, Tim Stützle (24 points, 11G, 13A) and Shane Pinto (12 goals) headline the attack, while Jake Sanderson leads the backend with 17 assists and heavy power-play usage.
Playing at home should help, but Ottawa come in having lost four of their last five, including a 2–1 defeat to St. Louis and blowout losses to Dallas and the Rangers.
Odds, Matchup and Trends
- Moneyline: NJ +114 / OTT -135
- Total: 5.5 (O -115 / U -105)
- Devils: Lost 5 straight, outscored badly and shut out twice.
- Senators: 1–4 in last five, but have shown more offensive life than New Jersey.
This matchup pits a slumping but structurally decent Devils team against an Ottawa side that relies on outscoring its problems. The Devils’ special teams edge, particularly against a weak Ottawa PK, is significant and could be the swing factor.
Devils vs Senators Prediction
This looks like a classic “spot” game where New Jersey’s desperation finally translates into a better effort. If Allen starts, the Devils have the goaltending advantage, and their power play should generate chances against the Senators’ porous penalty kill. Ottawa’s ability to generate rush offense still makes them dangerous, but they’re giving up too much at the other end. Betting on sports and on the Devils is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Senators with the social sportsbooks. Getting the most out of your bets on Devils vs Senators can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
Best Bet: New Jersey Devils +114 (Moneyline)
Lean: Over 5.5, with both defenses vulnerable and both power plays capable of exploiting mistakes.
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