Ottawa Senators vs. Detroit Red Wings Public Betting Percentages, October 6, 2026

Senators at Red Wings: bets and money agree on the moneyline, with the Ottawa Senators at 51% of bets and 42% of the money.

Splits at the latest snapshot

Market Side Bet % Money % Odds
Moneyline Ottawa Senators 51% 42% +110
Detroit Red Wings 49% 58% -120
Puck line Ottawa Senators +1.5 57% 65% -245
Detroit Red Wings -1.5 43% 35% +210
Total Over 6.5 82% 89% -130
Under 6.5 18% 11% -135

What the data says

Bets and money agree on Ottawa Senators at Detroit Red Wings. The Ottawa Senators have 51% of the moneyline bets and 42% of the money, a gap of 9 points. Big and small bettors see this game the same way.

On the total, 82% of bets and 89% of the money are on the Over 6.5. That's the normal pattern in hockey: over the last two seasons, 65% or more of total bets landed on the over in about 94% of NHL games.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between bet percentage and money percentage?

Bet percentage counts tickets: every wager counts once. Money percentage counts dollars, so one $1,000 bet outweighs a hundred $10 ones. Reading the two together shows whether the bigger bettors agree with the crowd.

What are the public betting percentages for Ottawa Senators vs. Detroit Red Wings?

At the latest snapshot, the Ottawa Senators have 51% of the moneyline bets and 42% of the money. The table above has both teams on the moneyline, puck line and total.

When do these NHL betting splits update?

Through the day on game days, from publicly reported sportsbook handle on a sub-hourly cadence, until puck drop. The page shows the latest snapshot each time it loads.

Does the public bet the over in NHL games?

Almost always. Over the last two seasons, 65% or more of total bets landed on the over in about 94% of NHL games. On this game the public side of the total is the Over 6.5.

Are these splits from one sportsbook?

No. They reflect publicly reported sportsbook handle, aggregated, rather than a single book's customers. Individual books can differ, especially early in the day when few bets are in.

What's a meaningful bet/money split?

The gap between a side's share of tickets and its share of dollars is the number to watch. About a quarter of NHL games close with the two within 4 points, the typical game sits near 11, and one in ten clears 36. A small gap means big and small bettors see the game the same way. See our methodology →

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Last updated: October 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM UTC

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