Away Team
Record 11-6-2
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 11-8-0 ATS
Road 3-5 road
Standings
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Schedule
Start Time 7:08 PM EST
Date 12, 2026
Venue Canadian Tire Centre
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Season Series 2026-27 series: first of two scheduled meetings; 2025-26 series: tied 1-1.

Both clubs enter at 11-6-2, but Colorado brings an 11-8 puck-line record against Ottawa’s 8-11 mark. The Avalanche are modest road favorites despite an uneven 3-5-0 away record and Ottawa’s 6-2-0 home start.

Home Team
Record 11-6-2
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 8-11-0 ATS
Home 6-2 home
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Jake Sanderson Under 2.5 Shots on Goal
Nathan MacKinnon has 30 points and 20 assists through Colorado’s first 19 games. Tim Stützle has 23 points and 14 assists through Ottawa’s first 19 games. Artturi Lehkonen leads Colorado with 13 goals, while Drake Batherson has nine for Ottawa.

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Injury Report

Ottawa forward Nick Cousins is expected to miss 7-10 days after leaving Tuesday’s overtime loss to Washington with an upper-body injury. Other reported Senators concerns include Linus Ullmark (lower body), Warren Foegele (knee), William Eklund (ankle), and Andre Burakovsky (lower body). Colorado lists Josh Manson (lower body) and Zachary L’Heureux (upper body) as unavailable. These absences could alter Ottawa’s forward depth and goaltending options, while Colorado’s defensive rotation may be tested. Confirm final lineups and starters before wagering.

Key Players

Colorado
Nathan MacKinnon
Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado with 30 points and 20 assists through 19 games.
Ottawa
Tim Stützle
Tim Stützle leads Ottawa with 23 points and 14 assists through 19 games.

Key Matchup Edge

Colorado has scored 78 goals in 19 games, but its 3-5-0 road record limits confidence in a straightforward favorite bet. Ottawa is 6-2-0 at home and has won three of its last five. The Avalanche’s superior season puck-line result contrasts with Ottawa’s home advantage, so special teams and goaltending deserve particular attention.

3 Things to Watch

  • Colorado’s 78 goals through 19 games
  • Ottawa’s 6-2-0 home record
  • Potential Blackwood versus Ersson goalie matchup

Betting Breakdown

Colorado visits Ottawa in a matchup between teams with identical 11-6-2 records, but contrasting venue and betting profiles. The Avalanche have collected just three wins in eight road contests, whereas the Senators have won six of eight home games. Colorado nevertheless owns the stronger puck-line result at 11-8 compared with Ottawa’s 8-11. A posted 6.5-goal total also matters because 13 of Colorado’s first 19 games finished over their listed totals. The Avalanche arrive after beating Toronto 6-3 on November 10, following a 4-0 home win against Detroit; the preceding two games were losses to Nashville and Columbus. Ottawa lost 3-2 in overtime to Washington on Tuesday after defeating Utah 4-2 and Buffalo 2-1. Nathan MacKinnon’s 30 points and Tim Stützle’s 23 lead their respective clubs, making top-line matchups important. Colorado has scored 78 goals in 19 games, while Ottawa’s home success offers a counterweight to the visitors’ offensive ceiling. Starting goaltenders remain unconfirmed; availability updates, special teams and the final price could materially affect the preferred side or total.

Colorado Betting Outlook

Colorado enters on a two-game winning streak after defeating Detroit 4-0 and Toronto 6-3, extending its five-game form to three wins and two losses. The Avalanche have scored 78 goals through 19 outings, with Nathan MacKinnon supplying a team-high 30 points and 20 assists. Artturi Lehkonen has 13 goals, giving the attack an established finishing option. The season puck-line record stands at 11-8, and Colorado covered three of its past five contests. Still, the 3-5-0 road mark is a clear caution for bettors evaluating a small away-favorite price. Mackenzie Blackwood has a 10-3-1 record and .901 save percentage, although the starting assignment is not confirmed.

Ottawa Betting Outlook

Ottawa returns to Canadian Tire Centre with an 11-6-2 overall record and an encouraging 6-2-0 start at home. The Senators have won three of their last five, beating San Jose, Buffalo and Utah before suffering a 3-2 overtime defeat against Washington on Tuesday. Tim Stützle leads the club with 23 points and 14 assists, while Drake Batherson has nine goals and nine assists. The season puck-line mark is 8-11, weaker than Colorado’s 11-8, so straight-up home success should not automatically be treated as covering ability. Nick Cousins is expected to miss time, and uncertainty around Linus Ullmark makes confirmation of Ottawa’s starting goalie especially important.

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What is the biggest matchup edge for Colorado Avalanche vs Ottawa Senators?

Colorado has scored 78 goals in 19 games, but its 3-5-0 road record limits confidence in a straightforward favorite bet. Ottawa is 6-2-0 at home and has won three of its last five. The Avalanche’s superior season puck-line result contrasts with Ottawa’s home advantage, so special teams and goaltending deserve particular attention.

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Matchup Colorado Avalanche vs. Ottawa Senators
Game Date 12, 2026
Venue Canadian Tire Centre
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LEAN
WIN %
UNITS
RESULT
CAR@LV
CARTER HART OVER 2.5 GOALS ALLOWED
52.8%
2
WIN
LV@CAR
JALEN CHATFIELD UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@LV
JEREMY LAUZON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
52.6%
2
LOSS
LV@CAR
CARTER HART UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
53.2%
3
LOSS
LV@CAR
RASMUS ANDERSSON UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.2%
4
LOSS
MON@CAR
LANE HUTSON UNDER 0.5 ASSTS
54.1%
4
LOSS
CAR@MON
FREDERIK ANDERSEN UNDER 20.5 SAVES
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@MON
FREDRICK ANDERSON UNDER 20.5 SAVES
54.2%
4
WIN
CAR@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.8%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
MON +171
52.7%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
JAKUB DOBES UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
54.0%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
ALEX NEWHOOK OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.7%
3
WIN
LV@ANA
PAVEL MINTYUKOV OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
NICK SUZUKI UNDER 0.5 ASST
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 0.5 POINTS
53.2%
3
LOSS
COL@MIN
SCOTT WEDGEWOOD OVER 25.5 SAVES
53.8%
3
LOSS
ANA@LV
RASMUS ANDERSSON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.6%
4
LOSS
DET@BUF
OVER 6
54.5%
3
WIN
OTT@DET
OVER 5.5
54.4%
4
LOSS
CAR@CLB
CAR -135
60.9%
4
LOSS
LA@NYR
LA -115
53.7%
3
WIN
FLA@CHI
OVER 5.5
57.1%
3
WIN
CLB@PIT
PIT -120
54.7%
3
LOSS
MIN@BUF
BUF -120
55.6%
4
LOSS
NSH@COL
UNDER 6.5
53.8%
3
LOSS
CGY@CHI
CHI -118
54.8%
3
LOSS
DAL@ANA
DAL -116
54.0%
3
LOSS
FLA@BUF
BUF -115
55.8%
4
LOSS
NJ@WPG
WPG -122
55.5%
4
WIN
NSH@CGY
CGY -118
57.5%
4
LOSS
BUF@CLB
BUF -108
59.7%
4
LOSS
WPG@TOR
TOR -133
58.8%
4
WIN
WAS@FLA
FLA -118
56.6%
3
WIN
MIN@WPG
MIN -113
55.1%
4
WIN
PHI@CHI
PHI -125
56.1%
4
WIN
DAL@DET
DAL -125
58.0%
6
LOSS
ANA@CLB
ZACH WERENSKI OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.4%
4
LOSS
NSH@STL
NSH -105
53.3%
3
WIN
OTT@WPG
OVER 5.5
54.0%
3
LOSS
TB@NYI
TB -130
60.9%
6
LOSS
MIN@CGY
MIN -115
56.5%
6
LOSS
PIT@TB
UNDER 6.5
54.8%
3
LOSS
TOR@FLA
OVER 6
53.8%
3
PUSH
MON@LV
OVER 6
54.4%
4
LOSS
PHI@FLA
SAM BENNETT UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.1%
4
LOSS
BOS@NYI
MATHEW BARZAL OVER 0.5 ASSTS
54.4%
4
LOSS
CLB@WAS
OVER 6.5
54.2%
3
LOSS
CLB@DET
DET -135
67.0%
6
WIN
STL@PHI
UNDER 5.5
54.6%
4
WIN
CAR@MIN
OVER 6
56.4%
4
WIN
PHI@STL
JORDAN BINNINGTON UNDER 22.5 SAVES
54.4%
4
LOSS
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