It's the second of a back-to-back for Ottawa, after losing in overtime at home to Montreal last night. The Red Wings play their second straight at home after a 4-2 win Friday over San Jose, allowing just 22 shots on goal. Detroit's offense is 18th in goals scored, while the defense is 13th in penalty killing and 14th in goals allowed (3.02 per game). The Red Wings are on a 13-7 run UNDER the total. Take Ottawa/Detroit UNDER the total.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 18, 2026 at 11:12AM ET.
NHL
Ottawa at Detroit
January 18, 2026
5:00 PM Eastern
2 units on Game Total UNDER 6.5 -110 (risk 2 to return 3.82)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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