Senators vs. Devils prediction: Ottawa favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [4/12/2026]
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 take on the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Senators a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Devils.
This article offers an expanded analysis of 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 innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Senators and Devils, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Senators a 51% chance of defeating the Devils.
According to our model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% 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 (-250) | -1.5 (+205) |
| Moneyline | +100 | -120 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
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 available 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 | -250 |
| Moneyline | Senators | +100 |
| Total | Under 6 | -105 |
According to our best NHL 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 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 40.9% chance of scoring a goal at Prudential Center, while the star is a 9.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | 37.6% |
| Shane Pinto | 35.2% |
| Dylan Cozens | 33.1% |
| Michael Amadio | 26.6% |
| Ridly Greig | 24.3% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 40.9% |
| Nico Hischier | 31.9% |
| Timo Meier | 31.4% |
| Jesper Bratt | 29.5% |
| Dawson Mercer | 25.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | 7.9% |
| Shane Pinto | 7.7% |
| Dylan Cozens | 6.3% |
| Michael Amadio | 5.3% |
| Ridly Greig | 4.4% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 9.3% |
| Nico Hischier | 6.3% |
| Timo Meier | 6.2% |
| Jesper Bratt | 5.6% |
| Dawson Mercer | 4.4% |
Senators vs. Devils game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's action 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 51% win probability, will likely beat the Devils in Sunday's NHL matchup.
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