Oilers vs. Senators Prediction & Picks - Oct. 21

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The Edmonton Oilers (2-3-1, on a three-game losing streak) hit the road against the Ottawa Senators (2-4) at Canadian Tire Centre. The contest on Tuesday, Oct. 21 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will pick up the victory in Tuesday's game.

Oilers vs. Senators Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Oilers 4, Senators 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-127)
  • 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 a pair of goals (registering two points).
  • The Oilers have scored at least three goals in three games (1-1-1, three points).
  • In the one game when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it lost.
  • In the four games this season in which it has 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 contests that have needed overtime.
  • Ottawa has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Senators registered just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • Ottawa failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
  • The Senators have scored more than two goals in four games, earning four points from those contests.
  • Ottawa has scored a lone power-play goal in five games this season and has registered four points from 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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