Edmonton Oilers vs. Ottawa Senators, Picks and Prediction, Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Edmonton Oilers face the Ottawa Senators with both teams looking to improve on rocky starts to the season. The Oilers are 2-3-1 and three losses in a row have them in the middle of the Pacific Division. The Senators have a 2-4 record which is the second-worst in the Eastern Conference. Who will this game? Check out our Oilers vs Senators prediction!
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Edmonton hopes to improve on offense
The Oilers are off to a rocky start with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.50 goals per game. Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Leon Draisaitl have scored eight and 10 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only seven skaters have found the back of the net and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has been a bright spot, allowing only 2.83 goals per game. Brett Kulak and Ty Emberson have combined for 1.3 defensive point shares while Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have added depth to the unit, creating turnovers in all three zones while limiting shots on the net. Additionally, goaltender Staurt Skinner has been great with a .909 save percentage and a 2.23 goals-against average on 99 shots with 1.1 goals saved above average.
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Senators are let down by an awful defense
The Senators are having a rough season despite their offense stepping up and scoring 3.17 goals per game. Shane Pinto and Dylan Cozens have combined for 10 goals and three assists but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Tim Stutzle, Claude Giroux, and Drake Batherson have combined for three goals and eight assists while defensemen Jake Sanderson and Jordan Spence have added a goal and eight assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense is one of the worst in hockey, allowing 5.00 goals per game including 16 goals in the last three games. Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub have anchored the top pairing but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Linus Ullmark has been awful with a .848 save percentage and a 3.99 goals-against average on 132 shots with -6.6 goals saved above average.
Oilers vs Senators Pick
Money Line Pick For Oilers vs Senators
- Oilers (-140) (4 units)
The Oilers are one of the best teams in the NHL and they look to bounce back and take over this game on the road. The Oilers should pile on the goals against the Senators, who allowed 5.00 goals per game, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence while creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers, who allow only 2.83 goals per game, should limit the Senators offense with Brett Kulak, Ty Emberson, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Stuart Skinner to make plenty of big saves. The Oilers should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Oilers money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Oilers vs Senators
- Over 6 (5 Units)
The Senators have one of the worst defenses in the NHl and this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Senators, who average 3.17 goals per game, should constantly find the back of the net with Tim Stutzle, Dylan Cozens, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers should run up the score against the Senators, who have allowed 16 goals in their last three games, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush while creating open shots with effective puck movement to overwhelm the Senators defense. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
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