Ottawa Senators vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/15

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The NHL regular season continues with the Ottawa Senators taking on the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre. The game is set for Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Ottawa enters the game with a record of 14-13-4 under head coach Travis Green. They rank 14th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, Winnipeg holds a 15-15-1 record. Head coach Scott Arniel’s team is 11th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Central Division.

Senators vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. Winnipeg Jets
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre
  • Date: Monday, December 15, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine -135, Ottawa Senators MoneyLine +114

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a score of 6-3. However, they faced narrow losses against teams like the Minnesota Wild and New Jersey Devils. Their recent performances indicate some challenges in securing wins consistently.

The Senators’ offense relies on key players like Drake Batherson and Tim Stützle. Batherson has scored 13 goals and provided 17 assists this season. Stützle is also a crucial player, matching Batherson’s 30 points with 15 goals and 15 assists.

On defense, the Senators have had some struggles. Linus Ullmark has been the main goaltender, with 11 wins and 8 losses this season. Despite making over 500 saves, the team has yet to record a shutout, indicating room for improvement on the defensive end.

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have had mixed results in their recent games. They scored a big win against the Washington Capitals, 5-1, with strong performances from Gabriel Vilardi and Alex Iafallo. However, they suffered a 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins, despite Morgan Barron’s efforts.

Connor Hellebuyck was key in the win against the Capitals, making 24 saves on 25 shots. Eric Comrie faced challenges, allowing 5 goals against the Bruins and 4 goals in a close 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. Hellebuyck’s performance remains crucial for the Jets in upcoming games.

Top skaters like Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor have contributed significantly this season. Scheifele has tallied 16 goals and 24 assists in 31 games. Meanwhile, Connor has matched Scheifele’s points, with 15 goals and 25 assists, showcasing their importance to the team’s offense.

BTB Betting Pick

The Winnipeg Jets are favored to win against the Ottawa Senators with a moneyline of -135. The Senators, with a moneyline of +114, are the underdogs. The Jets have a slight edge with better goaltending stats, allowing fewer goals against than the Senators. Our pick is the Winnipeg Jets to win, with a projected score of 3-2.

The over/under line is set at 5.5 goals. Both teams have been productive offensively, but their defenses are also strong. The Jets rank higher in goals against, while the Senators have a high number of hits. Considering these factors, we recommend betting on the under 5.5 at -101, with a projected total of 5 goals.