Ottawa Senators vs New Jersey Devils: Game Insights

In an exhilarating NHL matchup, the Ottawa Senators will face off against the New Jersey Devils on January 19, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This game will be broadcasted live on NHL Network, ESPN+, and MSGSN at 1:00 PM EST. Previously, these teams met on October 17, 2024, where the Senators secured a 3-1 victory, which you can revisit in our last matchup. The Devils, with a home record of 13-11, look to leverage their home advantage, visible in our NHL standings page. Despite their recent struggles, losing 7 of their last 10 games, they aim to rebound against the Senators. On the other hand, Ottawa is coming in strong, winning 5 of their past 10 games, and showing impressive stats with a 52.3% faceoff win rate. The Devils, favored with a Moneyline of -190, will need to overcome their recent defensive lapses, having allowed an average of 2.354 goals against per game. Both teams are looking to improve their ATS records, with the Devils currently at 20-28-0 and the Senators at 18-27-0. Bettors should note the game’s total points line is set at 5.5, reflecting both teams' defensive tendencies and recent low-scoring games. The Devils' key to success will be tightening their defense and capitalizing on power plays where they average 2.791 opportunities per game.