New Jersey Devils at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

The New Jersey Devils (4-2-0) visit the Ottawa Senators (2-1-0) Thursday. Puck drop from Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Devils vs. Senators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Devils won 2-1 last season

New Jersey snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 4-2 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday as a +143 underdog. C Nico Hischier and C Jack Hughes each found the back of the net, with Hughes adding an assist in the loss.

Ottawa got back in the win column with an 8-7 OT victory over the visiting LA Kings Monday as a -104 pick ’em. RW Zack MacEwen and C Josh Norris each scored 2 goals, while 9 Ottawa players had at least 1 assist.

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Devils at Senators odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 11:09 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Devils -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Senators +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
• Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (+180) | Senators +1.5 (-225)
• Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Devils at Senators projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (2-2-0, 2.79 GAA, .904 SV%) vs. Anton Forsberg (0-0-0, 6.86 GAA, .667 SV%)

After a strong start to the season, allowing only 1 goal in the opener, Markstrom has allowed 3 or more goals in each of his last 4 games. He has finished with a .900 SV% or better in 3 of the 4 games.

Forsberg saw his first action of the season in Monday’s win over the Kings. He allowed 3 goals on 9 shots before being pulled. The 10th-year goalie has a career 3.11 GAA and .904 SV%.

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Devils at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Senators 3, Devils 2

BET SENATORS (+105).

Ottawa is 2-0 at home this season, including a 3-1 win as a +122 underdog vs. the Florida Panthers in the Oct. 10 opener. The Senators have scored a total of 12 goals over their 3 games, while the Devils have scored 3 or fewer goals in 4 of their last 5. New Jersey has also allowed 3 or more goals in both road games this season.

PASS.

The Senators’ moneyline has the best value in this matchup.

BET UNDER 6.5 (-115).

New Jersey is 1-4-1 O/U and has scored 3 or fewer goals in 4 of its last 5 games. It has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 4 of 6 games this season.

Ottawa is 1-2 O/U and scored 3 or fewer goals in both Under results.

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