DET vs OTT

Dylan Larkin leads a Red Wings squad fresh off two straight losses, hoping to snap their skid against a surging Senators team riding a three-game win streak. With Josh Norris having been traded, Ottawa will need to rely on Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk, but don't expect a quiet night. Historically, the Sens have enjoyed higher-scoring contests against division rivals, and Detroit’s recent lapses in defensive end coverage suggest the floodgates may open early. With moderate confidence for both correctness and payout potential, tonight’s contest could be one of those heart-pounding, back-and-forth battles.

Detroit’s captain Dylan Larkin leads a squad looking to reverse its recent two-game slide against an Ottawa group that, despite riding a short winning streak, must contend with a lingering knee injury to one of its forwards. Historically, the Senators have struggled to contain the Red Wings’ balanced scoring, which has often thrived in head-to-head divisional matchups. With Detroit at 30-27-6 and Ottawa at 31-25-5, both teams are fighting to gain ground in the conference, yet the Red Wings seem primed to cover the puckline given their track record at Canadian Tire Centre. This wager earns a B+ because it carries decent risk but offers a strong return if the Motor City offense continues its established dominance and capitalizes on Ottawa’s injury woes.