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Senators vs. Devils prediction: Ottawa favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [4/12/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Ottawa Senators vs New Jersey Devils predictions for NHL Sunday.
NHL action continues on Sunday at 7:00 PM ET as the Ottawa Senators square off with the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Senators a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Devils.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's Senators vs. Devils matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Senators vs. Devils prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Senators and Devils, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Senators a 54% chance of beating the Devils.
According to our model, the Devils (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Senators vs. Devils odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Senators | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+198) | +1.5 (-225) |
| Moneyline | -126 | +110 |
| Total | o6.5 (+110) | u6.5 (-125) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Senators vs. Devils picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Senators -1.5 | +198 |
| Moneyline | Senators | -126 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -125 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Senators vs. Devils player props
Who will score a goal in Senators vs. Devils?
According to our model, Jack Hughes is most likely to score an anytime goal in Senators vs. Devils.
Our projections give Hughes a 40.4% chance of scoring a goal at Prudential Center, while the star is an 8.9% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 32.7% |
| Drake Batherson | 28.5% |
| Tim Stutzle | 28.2% |
| Shane Pinto | 26.2% |
| Dylan Cozens | 25.2% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 40.4% |
| Nico Hischier | 31.7% |
| Timo Meier | 31.5% |
| Jesper Bratt | 28.0% |
| Dawson Mercer | 23.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 6.4% |
| Drake Batherson | 5.5% |
| Tim Stutzle | 5.3% |
| Shane Pinto | 4.9% |
| Dylan Cozens | 4.9% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 8.9% |
| Timo Meier | 6.1% |
| Nico Hischier | 5.9% |
| Jesper Bratt | 5.9% |
| Dawson Mercer | 4.4% |
Senators vs. Devils game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's game between the Devils and Senators at Prudential Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Ottawa Senators vs. New Jersey Devils
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Prudential Center
Conclusion
We predict the Senators, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Devils in Sunday's NHL matchup.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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