NHL Forecast: Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche
Ottawa Senators
Colorado AvalancheOttawa Senators host Colorado Avalanche at Canadian Tire Centre on November 12 at 19:00, America/New_York. Both teams have 24 points. Colorado sit fourth in the Western Conference, six points behind Minnesota; Ottawa seek a response to their home defeat against Washington.
Ottawa: tighter scores after the road trip
Recent form and scoring balance
The Senators have three wins and two losses in their last five games. Their two subsequent home games brought a 4–2 victory over Utah and a 2–3 loss to Washington. Ottawa scored and conceded in every game, so their recent results offer no example of either a shutout or an attack held scoreless.
Strengths and pressure points
- Ottawa conceded only one goal in each of two road victories, against San Jose and Buffalo.
Personnel and goaltending
No fresh match-specific facts about Ottawa have been found. The scores alone cannot establish whether Ottawa's defensive variation comes from goaltending, shot quality or special teams.
- Washington Capitalshome2:3
- Utah Mammothhome4:2
- Buffalo Sabresaway2:1
- Anaheim Ducksaway3:6
- San Jose Sharksaway5:1
Colorado: attacking output with a wide defensive range
Recent results and season position
Colorado also have three wins from five. They arrive after consecutive victories, beating Detroit 4–0 and Toronto 6–3. Across 19 league games, the Avalanche have scored 78 and allowed 59.
Strengths and pressure points
- The three recent away games produced two wins, but also 12 concessions against 13 goals scored.
- All three of those road fixtures exceeded 6.5 goals, contrasting with both home games staying below that line.
- Colorado's only recent shutout came immediately before a game in which they conceded three, so that defensive standard has not yet been repeated.
Selection and recovery
There are no verified personnel updates or goaltending and special-teams percentages for Colorado either. Both clubs last played on November 10 and have one intervening day without a game. Ottawa remain at home, while the Avalanche travel from Toronto to Ottawa; neither side enters on consecutive playing days.
- Toronto Maple Leafsaway6:3
- Detroit Red Wingshome4:0
- Nashville Predatorshome2:3
- Columbus Blue Jacketsaway2:7
- Chicago Blackhawksaway5:2
Head-to-head: Colorado lead, but Ottawa won the latest
The Avalanche won eight of the ten official meetings over five years. Ottawa nevertheless took the most recent encounter 5–2 in January. The eight listed results contain 65 goals, an average of 8.13 per game, with seven exceeding 6.5. That history describes a high-scoring matchup, but spans several seasons rather than one current run of form.
- 29.01.2026Ottawa Senators5:2Colorado AvalancheNHL
- 09.01.2026Colorado Avalanche8:2Ottawa SenatorsNHL
- 20.03.2025Ottawa Senators1:5Colorado AvalancheNHL
- 28.10.2024Colorado Avalanche5:4Ottawa SenatorsNHL
- 17.01.2024Ottawa Senators4:7Colorado AvalancheNHL
Match updates and expert commentary
No fresh match-specific news or expert opinions are available.
Our Prediction
Our bet is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.45. Ottawa and Colorado have each scored in all of their last five games. Ottawa averaged 3.2 goals scored and 2.6 conceded, while Colorado averaged 3.8 and 3.0. Those full-game averages do not establish that both teams will score in the opening period.
Ottawa’s recent home results were 4–2 and 2–3; Colorado’s last two games ended in a 4–0 shutout and a 6–3 win. Ottawa have conceded in every one of their last five games, but Colorado did not convert first-period pressure into an early goal in the win over Detroit.
The Avalanche lead the five-year series 8–2, although Ottawa won the latest meeting 5–2. Both teams have three wins and two losses in their last five games. No fresh match-specific news is available. Expected score after the first period: 0–0.
Conclusion
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.45 is the selection, with Colorado’s goalless opening against Detroit providing the clearest recent support despite both teams’ full-game scoring output.
FAQ
When does Ottawa Senators — Colorado Avalanche kick off?
The match starts on 12.11.2026 at 19:00 (New York), Canadian Tire Centre (Ottawa).
What is the prediction for Ottawa Senators — Colorado Avalanche?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.45.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Ottawa Senators win — 37%, draw — 23%, Colorado Avalanche win — 41%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Washington Capitalshome2:3
- Utah Mammothhome4:2
- Buffalo Sabresaway2:1
- Anaheim Ducksaway3:6
- San Jose Sharksaway5:1
- Toronto Maple Leafsaway6:3
- Detroit Red Wingshome4:0
- Nashville Predatorshome2:3
- Columbus Blue Jacketsaway2:7
- Chicago Blackhawksaway5:2
Standings · Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | New Jersey Devils | 19 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 68:55 | 26 |
| 6 | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 60:57 | 24 |
| 7 | New York Rangers | 20 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 59:56 | 23 |
Head-to-head
- 29.01.2026Ottawa Senators5:2Colorado AvalancheNHL
- 09.01.2026Colorado Avalanche8:2Ottawa SenatorsNHL
- 20.03.2025Ottawa Senators1:5Colorado AvalancheNHL
- 28.10.2024Colorado Avalanche5:4Ottawa SenatorsNHL
- 17.01.2024Ottawa Senators4:7Colorado AvalancheNHL
About the match
- 12 November · 19:00 New York
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre (Ottawa)
Odds
Odds updated 11.11 19:10
A narrow away edge and a lower-total preference
Colorado are slight favourites in the regulation-time 1X2 market: the margin-free assessment is 40.5% for an away win, 37% for a home win and 22.5% for a draw. Over the last 24 hours, the line has moved towards Ottawa and the draw, and away from Colorado. The gap between the teams is therefore modest rather than a strong market endorsement of the visitors.
Under 6.5 carries a 57.6% assessment against 42.4% for Over, with movement towards the lower total. That contrasts with the head-to-head scoring record and Colorado's recent away totals. BTTS (both teams to score) is assessed at 88.1%; both clubs scoring is compatible with a game that stays below the total line.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.45
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 63%
- Market estimate
- 63%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
