Expert Picks: Seattle Kraken vs Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators will host the Seattle Kraken in an NHL showdown on October 16, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. Tune in on espn+, kong, or khn as the Senators look to leverage home ice advantage against a surging Kraken squad.

Powerplay efficiency and 5-on-5 control will be critical. Ottawa’s powerplay percentage sits at 23.1% this season, challenging Seattle’s penalty kill unit at 83.6%. The Kraken counter with a 20.4% powerplay that will face a Senators PK rate of 80.4%. At even strength, Seattle edges Ottawa with a 50.8% share to Ottawa’s 49.2%. These small margins can swing puck battles and scoring chances.

Understanding these stats helps you make smart betting decisions. A strong powerplay vs PK edge can lead to momentum shifts, while 5-on-5 effectiveness often determines puck possession battles. Our data-driven approach spots those inefficiencies so you can target the most profitable markets.

Our model shows home 2way (including overtime and penalties) wagers on Ottawa have a hit rate of 66.5% with an EV of 8.1%. In Ottawa’s last nine home 2way picks, our predictions went 6-3, driving positive returns. best NHL plays for deeper analysis.

We predict a 3-2 Ottawa Senators victory and recommend the Senators moneyline. The best odds available today for Ottawa are u218 -110 at SugarHouse. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription now or place your wager with a U.S. regulated sportsbook and profit off this edge.