The Red Wings will play the Senators on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:38 pm EST. 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
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators. The puck hits the ice on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Red Wings currently have a 91.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Ottawa Senators heading into this matchup with a 93.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Detroit Red Wings - The Detroit Red Wings have a 10-7-3 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Detroit Red Wings now rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Ottawa Senators - The Ottawa Senators start this game with a 10-7-3 record as a home team. That puts them 6th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Detroit Red Wings rank 9th (131) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Ottawa Senators, currently rank 8th (133) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Detroit Red Wings rank 3rd (138) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Ottawa Senators, they've given up 129 goals this season, ranking them 6th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Detroit Red Wings have a 2-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Ottawa Senators owning a 3-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Detroit Red Wings have a 24-15-4 record and the Ottawa Senators hold a 20-15-5 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! Detroit Red Wings face Ottawa Senators in clash...of titans on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Powerhouses of 2025-26 NHL season...
Red Wings hold strong with 24-15-4 standing, while Senators stand at 20-15-5. Review stats, standings before battle ensues. Red Wings boast 0.558 win percentage...
Senators not far behind with 0.500 win percentage and 45 points. Check game prop bets below. Place wagers at BetRivers or BetMGM. Learn to bet at SportsBetting3.com...
Will Red Wings continue reign or will Senators claim victory on home ice? Watch closely as wizards...of the ice battle for supremacy in this crucial showdown!
Best Red Wings at Senators Odds
| Underdog Detroit Red Wings | Favorite Ottawa Senators |
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| Underdog Detroit Red Wings | Favorite Ottawa Senators |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Ottawa Senators are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Red Wings are the +135 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 Ottawa Senators are -1.5 +150 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Red Wings are +1.5 -185 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Red Wings
Senators
1/05/26 7:38pm EST | +135-160 |
- Detroit Red Wings bettors risk $100 to win $135 at +135 odds. The implied probability for Detroit Red Wings is 42.55%.
- Ottawa Senators bettors risk $100 to win $62.5 at -160 odds. The implied probability for Ottawa Senators is 61.54%.
Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa Senators Prop Bets
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Red Wings
Senators
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/05/26 7:38pm EST | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Red Wings
Total Goals
DET at OTT 1/05/26 7:38pm EST | 2.5 o -1402.5 u +100Bet |
Senators
Total Goals
DET at OTT 1/05/26 7:38pm EST | 3.5 o -1023.5 u -135Bet |
Alex DeBrincat
To Score 3 Goals
DET at OTT 1/05/26 7:38pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Brady Tkachuk
To Score 3 Goals
DET at OTT 1/05/26 7:38pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Dylan Larkin
To Score 3 Goals
DET at OTT 1/05/26 7:38pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Tim Stutzle
To Score 3 Goals
DET at OTT 1/05/26 7:38pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Red Wings | 58 | 33 | 19 | 6 | 0.569 | 72 | 31 | 174 | 175 | -1.0 | 18-10-2 | 15-9-4 | 2-3 | 5-3-2 | L1 |
| Ottawa Senators | 57 | 28 | 22 | 7 | 0.491 | 63 | 25 | 191 | 184 | +7.0 | 14-10-4 | 14-12-3 | 3-0 | 6-3-1 | W1 |
Detroit Red Wings & 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.
Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Red Wings | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Senators | +8000 Bet |
Detroit Red Wings & 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 Detroit Red Wings 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 Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 7:38 pm EST, 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 Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Detroit Red Wings 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.