Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today we are looking at the game between the Detroit Red Wings vs. Ottawa Senators. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.
NHL Predictions
Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres
Head-to-Head: Oilers 1-0 Sabres
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
We open up NHL predictions with the Edmonton Oilers visiting the Buffalo Sabres. Stuart Skinner is the expected starter for the Oilers, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Edmonton is 4-6 in the last 10 games, but are coming into this matchup with two consecutive victories. Leon Draisaitl continues to put up big numbers with 46 goals and 49 assists for the Oilers.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is the projected starter for a Buffalo team that’s lost six consecutive games. Trying to contain Connor McDavid and Draisaitl will certainly not help trying to stop the bleeding. The Sabres are actually 15-14-3 at home so far this season. Tage Thompson has been a bright spit wuth 31 goals with 23 assists for Buffalo.
Buffalo played Edmonton tough last time out, but Edmonton should get the victory.
Prediction: Oilers win 4-1.
Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators
Head-to-Head: Red Wings 1-1 Senators
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: Amazon Prime Video (Canada); Fan Duel Sports Detroit; ESPN+
We go to our featured game between the Red Wings and Senators, which has big Stanley Cup Playoff implications. Cam Talbot is the likely starter for the Red Wings, who are 3-6-1 in the last 10 games. This recent sour run includes five straight losses as Detroit tries to stem the tide. Lucas Raymond has collected 22 goals and 43 assists for the Red Wings.
Linus Ullmark is the projected starter for the Senators, who are 4-5-1 in the last 10 games. However, Ottawa has won two straight game entering this pivotal game for post-season positioning. German standout Tim Stutzle has registered 20 goals and 45 assists for the Senators.
Both teams need a victory, but Ottawa gets the victory in this important game.
Prediction: Senators win 4-2.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche
Head-to-Head: Blackhawks 2-0 Avalanche
Time: 9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: Chicago Sports Network +; Altitude; ESPN+
Prediction: Avalanche win 5-2.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Utah Hockey Club
Head-to-Head: Maple Leafs 1-0 Utah HC
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: Utah16; SNO; ESPN+
Our last game of NHL predictions has the Toronto Maple Leafs visiting the Utah Hockey Club. Anthony Stolarz is the expected starter for Toronto, which is 6-3-1 in the last 10 games. However, the Maple Leafs have dropped three consecutive games entering this matchup. John Tavares has been averaging over a point a game as of late with five goals and added six assists over the last 10 games.
Utah is projected to start Karel Vejmelka in between the pipes in this game. We’re also seeing Utah playing some good hockey as of late with a 6-3-1 mark in the last 10 games. However, Utah is coming into this game after losing its last time out. Clayton Keller has been racking up the points as of late with five goals and 10 assists over the past 10 games.
These two teams have been playing well, but Toronto rebounds with the win.
Prediction: Maple Leafs win 5-3.
Prop Bets of the Night
We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go to our featured game for our preferred props. For Ottawa, take Brady Tkachuk to get the over on 0.5 points in this game. On the Detroit side, take Alex DeBrincat to score a goal in this one.
Main photo by: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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