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Tampa Bay Lightning
VS
Ottawa Senators

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators Picks & Predictions

Model updated Jul 21, 2:10PM UTC

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NHL
Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
Indoor
Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11:00PM
2
Game Picks
1
Player Props
Answer
Model lean: Tampa Bay Lightning 1.5 (Puck Line)
For Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators (NHL), model win probability 79.6%, fair odds 1.26, book price -233, model edge +9.6%, this is your free pick — unlock every other market and all player props with Pro. Tip-off Tue 7 Apr 2026, 11:00PM at Canadian Tire Centre.
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Game picks

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Puck Line
Tampa Bay Lightning
1.5
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Model prob · fair odds · edge
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Who's out

Injuries & availability

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Pontus Holmberg RWOut

Ottawa Senators

  • Artem Zub DOut
  • Jake Sanderson DOut
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Weather & availability impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and watch the availability of Pontus Holmberg, Artem Zub and Jake Sanderson.
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Player props

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PlayerTeamStatLinePickOdds (US)Edge
Linus Ullmark Ottawa Senators Saves 🔒 🔒 🔒 🔒

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Betting angles

Markets & form
MoneylineModel leans Ottawa SenatorsNo line posted

Tampa Bay Lightning @ Ottawa Senators moneyline: model lean and both sides' win form.

Puck LineTampa Bay Lightning +1.5No line posted

Tampa Bay Lightning @ Ottawa Senators puck-line (spread) model lean and cover form.

Total GoalsGame totalNo line posted

Tampa Bay Lightning @ Ottawa Senators total-goals model lean and scoring trends (no settled over/under record yet).

Tampa Bay Lightning @ Ottawa Senators — model preview

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Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning : Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5 (-233)

Odds available at fanduel at time of publishing

Tuesday night's matchup between Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning is shaping up to be a real treat. The Lightning have been striking with precision recently, boasting a 4-1 record in their last 5 away games, and outperforming the Senators in terms of average goals with 1.8 compared to the Senators' 0.8. Meanwhile, the Senators have been struggling to keep the puck out of their net, conceding an average of 2.6 goals per game at home. Despite their commendable 4-1 track record against the Lightning, the Senators' recent performance suggests that they'll be hard-pressed to replicate this success. The Lightning, on the other hand, seem poised to extend their winning streak. Betting on the Lightning to cover the 1.5 puck line seems like a smart move given their superior form and scoring prowess.

Linus Ullmark (Ottawa Senators) Over 22.5 Saves (+100)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

In the Ottawa Senators' home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the spotlight is on Linus Ullmark. The Senators' goalie has been a rock in recent home games, with an average of 22.8 saves. That's a hair above our Over 22.5 line in the 'Player Total Saves' market. While Ullmark's goals against average is slightly elevated at 2.6, he’s been facing a flurry of shots, with an average of 25.4 against him. This indicates that he's not just active in net, but effective as well. His overall performance follows a similar pattern, with a saves average of 22.6 and shots against average of 25.8. While his hit streaks are modest at just 1 game each, we're looking at a goalie who's stepping up when it counts. So, for a game with Ullmark in goal, betting Over 22.5 on total saves is a play you

Track record for this matchup

Logged & graded
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Total Picks
Hit Rate

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DateMarketPickResult
07 Apr 26 Puck Line Tampa Bay Lightning 1.5 ✗ MISS

About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators in the NHL. The most recent or upcoming game is scheduled for Tuesday 7 April 2026 at Canadian Tire Centre. The model has generated 2 game picks and 1 player prop for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

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