Two teams at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Ottawa Senators (13th in the Eastern Conference at 20-15-5) and the Detroit Red Wings (fourth in the Eastern Conference at 24-15-4), square off on Monday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Monday's game.

The Red Wings are 6-3-1 over the last 10 contests, scoring 27 total goals (10 power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 33.3%). They have conceded 26 goals to their opponents.

Senators vs. Red Wings Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Senators 4, Red Wings 3.

Moneyline Pick: Senators (-154)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

The Senators are 20-15-5 overall and 5-5-10 in overtime matchups.
Ottawa has 19 points (7-7-5) in the 19 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Senators scored just one goal, they lost every time.
Ottawa has finished 1-3-4 in the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering six points).
The Senators have scored more than two goals in 26 games (19-6-1, 39 points).
In the 15 games when Ottawa has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 9-4-2 to register 20 points.
In the 24 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 14-9-1 (29 points).
The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Senators finished 5-5-4 in those matchups (14 points).

Red Wings Splits and Trends

The Red Wings (24-15-4 overall) have posted a record of 7-4-11 in contests that have required OT this season.
In the 16 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 26 points.
This season the Red Wings registered just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
Detroit has nine points (4-4-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Red Wings have scored at least three goals 26 times, earning 43 points from those matchups (20-3-3).
This season, Detroit has recorded a lone power-play goal in 18 games and registered 23 points with a record of 11-6-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 11-8-3 (25 points).
The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 13-6-1 to register 27 points.

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