The Hurricanes will play the Senators on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 5:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Carolina Hurricanes now have a 98.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Ottawa Senators starting this game with a 92.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes start this game with a 21-11-4 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Carolina Hurricanes rank 11th for away team losses.
- Home Ottawa Senators - The Ottawa Senators head to the first puck drop with a 19-12-6 record as a home team, putting them 8th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 8th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Carolina Hurricanes rank 4th (272) for goals scored. The Ottawa Senators currently sit 10th (252) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Carolina Hurricanes rank 20th (222) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Ottawa Senators have allowed 235 goals this season, resulting in a 14th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have a 5-3 shootout win-loss record, with the Ottawa Senators sporting a 3-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Carolina Hurricanes have a 49-21-6 record and the Ottawa Senators hold a 39-27-10 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! Carolina Hurricanes face Ottawa Senators in a battle of hockey magic...
Carolina Hurricanes stand at 49-21-6, while Ottawa Senators hold a 39-27-10 record...
Hurricanes boast a 0.645 win percentage and 104 points, Senators trail with 0.513 and 88...
Seeking playoff glory, both teams fight for higher seeding with every puck drop...
For the best bets, consult the tables below and visit BetRivers or BetMGM for action...
Best Hurricanes at Senators Odds
| Underdog Ottawa Senators | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Ottawa Senators | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Ottawa Senators are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -118 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -102 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 +180 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Ottawa Senators are +1.5 -220 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Hurricanes
Senators
4/05/26 5:08pm EDT | -135+110 |
- Ottawa Senators bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for Ottawa Senators is 47.62%.
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $74.07 at -135 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 57.45%.
Carolina Hurricanes at Ottawa Senators Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Hurricanes
Senators
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/05/26 5:08pm EDT | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
CAR at OTT 4/05/26 5:08pm EDT | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
Senators
Total Goals
CAR at OTT 4/05/26 5:08pm EDT | 3 o -1053 u -135Bet |
Drake Batherson
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at OTT 4/05/26 5:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Sebastian Aho
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at OTT 4/05/26 5:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Seth Jarvis
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at OTT 4/05/26 5:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x - Carolina Hurricanes | 77 | 49 | 22 | 6 | 0.636 | 104 | 44 | 275 | 228 | +47.0 | 28-10-2 | 21-12-4 | 5-3 | 7-3-0 | L1 |
| Ottawa Senators | 77 | 40 | 27 | 10 | 0.519 | 90 | 37 | 258 | 238 | +20.0 | 20-12-6 | 20-15-4 | 3-1 | 6-3-1 | W1 |
Carolina Hurricanes & Ottawa Senators Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hurricanes | +500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Senators | +3500 Bet |
Carolina Hurricanes & Ottawa Senators Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 at 5:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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