Senators vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Oct. 16

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The Ottawa Senators (1-3) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they take on the Seattle Kraken (2-0-1) at home on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which team we predict will come out on top in Thursday's action on the ice.

Senators vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Kraken 5, Senators 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kraken (+127)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

  • The Senators were 11-9-20 in overtime games as part of a 45-30-7 overall record last season.
  • Ottawa picked up 51 points (22-6-7) in the 35 games it played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the nine games last season the Senators recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Ottawa finished 6-13-3 in the 22 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 15 points).
  • The Senators scored three or more goals 50 times, and went 41-5-4 in those games (to register 86 points).
  • In the 30 games when Ottawa scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 36 points by finishing 16-10-4.
  • In the 38 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa was 21-14-3 (45 points).
  • The Senators were outshot by their opponent in 43 games, going 24-15-4 to record 52 points.

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken had a 7-6-13 record in overtime games last season, and a 35-41-6 overall record.
  • In the 23 games Seattle played that were decided by one goal, it picked up 21 points.
  • Last season the Kraken scored just one goal in 13 games, and they finished 0-12-1.
  • When Seattle scored exactly two goals last season, they amassed seven points (3-15-1 record).
  • The Kraken scored three or more goals in 43 games, earning 68 points from those contests.
  • Seattle scored a single power-play goal in 27 games last season and recorded 31 points.
  • When it outshot its opponent last season, Seattle posted a record of 16-19-1 (33 points).
  • The Kraken were outshot by their opponents 43 times last season, and took 41 points from those games.

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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)

Senators Rank Senators AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
18th 2.95 Goals Scored 2.99 16th
13th 2.83 Goals Allowed 3.2 24th
8th 29.3 Shots 27.3 25th
18th 28.6 Shots Allowed 28.5 15th
13th 23.7% Power Play % 18.94% 22nd
19th 77.73% Penalty Kill % 77.2% 21st

Senators vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

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