Senators vs. Devils prediction favors Ottawa to win Monday's NHL matchup [10/12/2026]

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Senators and Devils, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Senators a 51.0% chance of defeating the Devils. According to our model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 71.5% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 53.6% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Senators +1.5 (-250) / Devils -1.5 (+215)
• Moneyline: Senators +102, Devils -115
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-125/+110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Puck line: Senators +1.5 @ -250 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Senators @ +102 via BetRivers
• Total: Under 5.5 @ +110 via DraftKings

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Senators to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Senators vs. Devils player props

Who will score a goal in Senators vs. Devils?

According to our model, Tim Stutzle is most likely to score an anytime goal in Senators vs. Devils.

Our projections give Stutzle a 37.0% chance of scoring a goal at Prudential Center, while the star is an 8.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Ottawa Senators

• Tim Stutzle: 37.0% probability
• Drake Batherson: 33.8% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 28.3% probability
• Shane Pinto: 24.7% probability
• Fabian Zetterlund: 18.0% probability

New Jersey Devils

• Jack Hughes: 33.1% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 26.7% probability
• Nico Hischier: 26.5% probability
• Timo Meier: 24.3% probability
• Luke Evangelista: 23.6% probability

First goal scorer predictions

Ottawa Senators

• Tim Stutzle: 8.0% probability
• Drake Batherson: 7.1% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 5.5% probability
• Shane Pinto: 4.7% probability
• Michael Amadio: 3.2% probability

New Jersey Devils

• Jack Hughes: 6.7% probability
• Nico Hischier: 4.9% probability
• Timo Meier: 4.7% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 4.5% probability
• Luke Evangelista: 4.1% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Monday's matchup 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: Monday, October 12, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

Conclusion

We predict the Senators, with a 51.0% win probability, will likely beat the Devils in Monday's NHL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NHL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.