Betting Trends Seattle Kraken vs Ottawa Senators

The upcoming NHL showdown on October 16, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, features the Seattle Kraken vs Ottawa Senators live on ESPN+, KONG, and KHN. Both teams enter with three goals per game averages, setting the stage for an intriguing puck battle.

Seattle Kraken have shown a stingy defense, allowing just 2.33 goals per game while converting on three power-play goals. They’ve outshot opponents 30.3 to 28.3 on average and boast a higher shooting percentage (12.0% vs 9.2%). The Kraken rank 3-0-0 against the spread, signaling strong form at finding value. Ottawa Senators counter with four power-play goals but struggle defensively, conceding 4.75 goals per game. Senators win 65.2% of faceoffs and bring a 0-1 home ATS mark, which you can explore on our NHL standings page.

Cam Talbot is expected to start in goal for Ottawa, while Philipp Grubauer gets the nod for Seattle. Both netminders enter healthy and battle-tested, offering bettors key game insights on potential low-scoring play. In their December 17, 2024 3-0 Kraken win, Seattle earned a 3-0 shutout, underscoring the trend of tight affairs.

The best moneyline odds are -140 for Ottawa at Caesars and +118 for Seattle at Caesars. The spread sits at Ottawa -1.5 (+170) vs Seattle +1.5 (-205), and the total is 5.5 goals with the under at +105. Under 5.5 goals is the best bet given defensive strengths and low-scoring history. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription or place a wager with a U.S. regulated sportsbook and gain the edge.