Oilers vs. Senators Prediction & Picks - Oct. 21

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The Edmonton Oilers (2-3-1) go on the road to play the Ottawa Senators (2-4) at Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers have lost three straight games.

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Here's our prediction for who will secure the win in Tuesday's matchup.

Oilers vs. Senators Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Oilers 4, Senators 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-125)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Senators (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers are 2-3-1 overall and -1-1 in overtime matchups.
  • Edmonton finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
  • The Oilers have scored at least three goals three times, and are 1-1-1 in those games (to record three points).
  • In the only game when Edmonton has recorded a single power-play goal, it lost.
  • In the four games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 1-2-1 (three points).
  • The Oilers have been outshot by opponents two times, and went 1-1-0 (two points).

Senators Splits and Trends

  • The Senators have a 2-4 record this season and are 1-0-1 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • Ottawa has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Senators recorded only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • Ottawa failed to win the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Senators have scored at least three goals four times, earning four points from those matchups (2-2-0).
  • This season, Ottawa has scored a lone power-play goal in five games has a record of 2-3-0 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent, Ottawa is 1-4-0 (two points) this season.
  • The Senators have been outshot by opponents once, and won.

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Senators AVG Senators Rank
27th 2.5 Goals Scored 3.17 11th
12th 2.83 Goals Allowed 5 31st
11th 29.2 Shots 31.2 6th
2nd 23.2 Shots Allowed 26.8 13th
18th 17.65% Power Play % 25% 7th
13th 82.35% Penalty Kill % 60.87% 31st

Oilers vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario

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