Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/18/26

The Atlantic Division race has been tight all season and continues to heat up as we approach the playoffs. The Ottawa Senators will be visiting the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday for what is a very big game. The Senators will be on the second half of a back-to-back, as they were at home last night against the Montreal Canadiens, suffering a 6-5 overtime loss. The Red Wings were sitting idle on Saturday, so they should be well rested. There is one major difference between these teams right now, and it is the goaltending. As a team, the Senators are allowing 3.38 goals per game — which is fourth worst in the NHL. They have not been able to get a save and they will have veteran netminder James Reimer starting his first game for them on Sunday. The Red Wings will be deploying John Gibson, who has won his last 5 starts.

Offensively these teams are relatively even, but the advantage goes to the Red Wings for defensive play and goaltending. I think those will be the difference in this game. Give me Detroit in this one.

Senators vs Red Wings prediction: Detroit ML (-135) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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