The Avalanche (35-6-9 SU, 27-23 ATS) visit the Senators (24-21-7 SU, 21-31 ATS) at the Canadian Tire Centre, looking to regain some footing. Despite being the best team in the NHL, Colorado has unexpectedly dropped four of its last six games. Still, the Avs enter as -162 road favorites at FanDuel, with the total set at 6.5 goals as both teams have cashed the OVER often lately. Meanwhile, the Sens dwell at the bottom of the Atlantic Division. 

colorado avalanche vs. ottawa senators Odds

Matchup Page: Colorado Avalanche vs. Ottawa Senators, Jan. 28, 7:30 pm ET

Colorado vs. ottawa OddsTeamSpreadMoneylineTotalColorado Avalanche-1.5 (+154)-162OVER 6.5 (-130)Ottawa Senators+1.5 (-192)+134UNDER 6.5 (+106)

Odds as of January 28th, 2026 at FanDuel

colorado avalanche vs. ottawa senators Pick

Colorado walks into this matchup holding pretty much every edge. They’ve been solid on the road, going 15-4-5 SU. The Avs play fast, averaging a league-high 3.96 goals per game, which becomes a big problem for teams like Ottawa, giving up 3.35 goals per night. 

Colorado’s power play is the one area that hasn’t fully matched the rest of their strengths. They’re converting at just 15.8% on the season, which isn’t what you’d expect from a group that’s leading the NHL by nearly 10 points. But, the Sens have the third-worst penalty kill (72.1%), so if the Avalanche can find a way for their power play to click, it adds another edge in a matchup where Colorado already controls pace. And if it doesn’t, their five-on-five unit still makes them seriously hard to slow down.

Goaltending also favors Colorado. The Avalanche are allowing just 2.44 goals per game, the best-mark in the league. Mackenzie Blackwood is probable between the pipes tonight and his .911SV% and 2.41 GAA has kept him competitive as a back-up. Linus Ullmark (.881SV%, 2.95 GAA) will likely start for Ottawa, though the 32-year-old hasn’t played since December 27, so rust is a factor to consider. 

In their last meeting, Colorado did stuff Ottawa, 8-2. Though Colorado has only 15 losses this season, six have occurred since the beginning of January. The Avs also allowed seven goals in two of their last three losses. Even the best start to slip up sometimes. 

Colorado vs. Ottawa Pick: OVER 6.5 (-130)

*Pick made January 28th

colorado avalanche vs. ottawa senators Prop Bet

Claude Giroux OVER 1.5 Shots On Goal (+105)

Giroux has gone OVER 1.5 shots on goal in 15 of his last 19 home games, averaging 2.1 shots on goal in that span. As per our shots on goal report, Colorado is allowing 28.3 shots when on the road, a mark slightly above its 26.7 season average. With an even 26 game split between home and road outings, Giroux is noticeably more active in Ottawa with 52 shots compared to his 34 shots on the road. 

colorado avalanche vs. ottawa senators Betting TrendsAccording to our NCAAF database, the OVER is 8-1-1 in the last 10 meetings between Colorado and OttawaColorado is 9-1 SU in its last 10 meetings vs. OttawaPer Outlier, Colorado is 21-9 (70.0%) in its last 30 games as a favoriteThe OVER hit in five of Colorado’s last seven games