Devils vs. Senators, Picks and Prediction, Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Use Code WWWC The New Jersey Devils face the Ottawa Senators with both teams looking to rebound from rough stretches. The Devils are 16-12-1 and five losses in a row have them in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division. The Senators are 13-11-4 and two consecutive losses have them with the second-worst record in the Atlantic Division. Who will win this game? Check out our Devils vs Senators prediction!
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Devils have been a mess on offense
The Devils have been awful since the Jack Hughes injury with their offense particularly falling apart, scoring only 2.83 goals per game, with only one goal in the last three games. Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Timo Meier have scored 21 goals and 49 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only three active skaters have seven goals or more, and opponents can eliminate the hapless offense.
The offense has let them down but the defense has also been a mess, allowing 3.07 goals per game with 20 goals in the last five games. Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec have combined for 3.2 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Jacob Markstrom, who has struggled with -8.4 goals saved above average, has been awful lately, allowing 10 goals in the last three games.
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Key injury report for Devils
- Jack Hughes (hand) is out for two months. He has 10 goals and 10 assists. The Devils have gone 4-8 since his injury.
Ottawa hopes defense improves
The Senators are having a rocky season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.00 goals per game. Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson have scored 21 goals and 27 assists while Jake Sanderson has added six goals and 17 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.29 goals per game. Artem Zub and Jordan Spence have combined for 2.8 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. The bright spot has been the play of goaltender Linus Ullmark, who has allowed only four goals in his last two starts.
Key injury report for Senators
- Shane Pinto (upper body) was placed on injured reserve. Has 12 goals and six assists.
Devils vs Senators Pick
Money Line Pick For Devils vs Senators
- Senators (-135) (4 units)
The Devils are a mess with a 4-8 record since the Jack Hughes injury, and I see the Senators take over this game from the first period. The Senators should create plenty of scoring chances against the Devils, who allow 3.29 goals per game, with Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Senators should limit the Devils offense, which has only scored one goal in the last three games, with Artem Zub, Jordan Spence, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnover in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net while goaltender Linus Ullmark, who has allowed only four goals in the last two starts, blanks the shots on the net. The Senators should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Senators money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Devils vs Senators
- Over 5.5 (5 Units)
The Devils have a hapless offense but this is a low total, and with both defenses struggling, I see this game being a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Devils should create plenty of scoring chances against a Senators defense that allows 3.29 goals per game, with Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Senators, who average 3.00 goals per game, should run up the score against the Devils, who have allowed 20 goals in the last five games, with Tim Stutzle, Drake Batherson, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence while creating open shots with quick passes as Jake Sanderson fires shots on the net from the blue line. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 5.5 goals.
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