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Hurricanes vs. Senators odds, prediction, time: 2026 NHL playoff picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model
TL;DR
The Carolina Hurricanes face the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of the 2026 NHL playoffs, with the Hurricanes favored at -152. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET, and the over/under is set at 6 total goals.
Key points
- Carolina Hurricanes are the Metropolitan Division champions
- Ottawa Senators finished as a wild card team
- Game 1 starts at 3 p.m. ET
- Hurricanes are favored at -152
- Over/under for total goals is 6
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The Metropolitan Division champion Carolina Hurricanes open their quest for their second-ever Stanley Cup championship when they take on the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of their 2026 NHL playoff matchup on Saturday. Carolina last won a Stanley Cup in 2006. The Senators (44-27-1), who finished as a wild card team, are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. The Hurricanes (53-22-7), who had the best record in the East, are 7-2-1 over the past 10 games.
The best-of-seven series begins with a 3 p.m. ET opening faceoff. The Hurricanes are the -152 favorites (risk $152 to win $100) in the latest Senators vs. Hurricanes odds,Ā while the over/under for total goals scored is 6. Before making any Senators vs. Hurricanes picks,Ā check out the NHL predictions and betting advice for Senators vs. Hurricanes from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Q&A
What time does the Hurricanes vs. Senators Game 1 start?
Game 1 of the Hurricanes vs. Senators starts at 3 p.m. ET.
What are the betting odds for the Hurricanes vs. Senators playoff game?
The Hurricanes are favored at -152 in the betting odds against the Senators.
How have the Hurricanes and Senators performed in their last 10 games?
The Hurricanes are 7-2-1, while the Senators are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.
What is the over/under for total goals in the Hurricanes vs. Senators game?
The over/under for total goals scored in the game is set at 6.
