Devils vs. Senators NHL Picks: Struggling Eastern Conference Rivals Collide in Ottawa (Dec 9)

Published Dec 8, 4:48am ET by

Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Dec 8, 4:48am ET

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NHL action is set for Canadian Tire Centre on Dec 9. Find the latest NHL odds and our Devils vs. Senators picks here.

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Updated Dec 8, 4:48am ET

  • Ottawa Senators sit seventh in the Atlantic Division standings
  • New Jersey Devils have gone 3-7-0 across their last ten games in the NHL

Two sides that have struggled for form in the Eastern Conference in 2025-26 will lock horns on Dec 9. Find the odds and our Devils vs. Senators picks here.

The Senators will have the home ice advantage this week, as they bid to snap a two-game losing run. Meanwhile, they have gone 4-6-0 across their last ten.

There will be increased pressure on the Devils, as many expected the team to mount a playoff challenge this term. However, they come into this round after losing seven of their last ten.

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DATE & TIME

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 @ 7:00 PM ET
Ottawa Senators
Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
New Jersey Devils
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Ottawa Senators +115
New Jersey Devils -130

Senators Have Home Ice Advantage

The Ottawa Senators will have the home ice advantage for this clash on Tuesday.

They have gone 13-11-4 in the NHL this term, meaning that despite sitting seventh in the Atlantic Division, they are just four points off the top of the standings.

The Senators have seen their form dip in recent weeks, losing six of their last ten in regulation. Their most recent outing was a 2-1 home loss against the St. Louis Blues. At home, the Senators have gone 6-5-2 in the NHL in 2025-26.

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Devils in Poor Recent Form

There will be increased pressure on the New Jersey Devils this week, as many expected the team to challenge for a playoff finish in the Eastern Conference.

The Devils have gone 16-12-1 in the NHL this term, but their recent form will ensure that the alarms have sounded. New Jersey have lost seven of their last ten in regulation, which includes defeats in each of their previous five.

Their latest loss was a 4-1 road defeat against the Boston Bruins, meaning that they have now allowed 15 goals across their last four games.

Devils vs. Senators Head-to-Head Record
TOTAL Devils Senators DRAWS
WINS 130 71 54 -
GOALS 665 346 319

Devils vs. Senators Picks

Ottawa’s poor defensive record in recent weeks is extremely challenging to overlook when making Devils vs. Senators picks on Tuesday. Therefore, the edge is given to the hosts to bounce back to winning form.

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Ottawa Senators
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