Ottawa Senators vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Senators vs Oilers

The Ottawa Senators clash with the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, March 3.

The -114 looks too good to miss for our prediction. The Senators and the Oilers should be able to deliver on Over 6.5 to secure a return on investment.

Ottawa Senators have won back-to-back road games. A 5-2 triumph recently occurred at Scotiabank Arena when playing Toronto Maple Leafs. Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens bagged two goals, while Thomas Chabot scored once.

Edmonton Oilers have experienced two home defeats on the spin. It was a road defeat to San Jose Sharks in their last game, losing 5-4 at SAP Center. The goals were shared around between four players including Evan Bouchard.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Oilers triumphed 3-2 when they last played the Sens. This head-to-head was played at Canadian Tire Centre. The Oilers have beaten the Sens in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Linus Ullmark (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-12-8	2.7	.891	3
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

Connor Ingram (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-10-3	2.6	.899	2
23/24	23-21-3	2.91	.907	6

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 30.4 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. The Sens have given up 2.4 goals from 20.5 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

Tim Stutzle is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Brady Tkachuk racking up 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie James Reimer have a 3.05 goal against average with a .847 save percentage.

The Oilers have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 4.4 goals from 34.1 shots on goal, with a 25.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.6 goals from 27.7 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 64.7%.

The top points scorer is Evan Bouchard with 21 points, 6 goals and 15 assists, while Leon Draisaitl is next best after having 18 points, 6 goals and 12 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 3.69 GAA with a .850 SV%.

Ottawa Senators vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

Tackle Ottawa Senators vs Edmonton Oilers with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

The two teams should combine to go over the total goals line in this NHL clash. Our pick is available at -114 which looks an attractive price.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.

Key Senators vs Oilers stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Senators games on the road.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Senators games on the road.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 10 Oilers games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Oilers games.

Over 6.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Over 1.5 Shots -164

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -164.

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Correct Score Prediction

Senators 4 - 3 Oilers

We’re taking a chance on the Senators to achieve a 4-3 winning scoreline. Odds of +950 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Senators

Oilers

1-0

Senators

+7500

Oilers

+7500

2-0

Senators

+6600

Oilers

+6600

2-1

Senators

+2000

Oilers

+2000

3-0

Senators

+4500

Oilers

+4500

3-1

Senators

+2400

Oilers

+2400

3-2

Senators

+1000

Oilers

+950

4-0

Senators

+5500

Oilers

+5000

4-1

Senators

+2000

Oilers

+1900

4-2

Senators

+1700

Oilers

+1600

4-3

Senators

+950

Oilers

+950

5-0

Senators

+9000

Oilers

+8000

5-1

Senators

+3000

Oilers

+2800

5-2

Senators

+1800

Oilers

+1600

5-3

Senators

+2000

Oilers

+1900

5-4

Senators

+1500

Oilers

+1500

6-0

Senators

+12500

Oilers

+11000

6-1

Senators

+6600

Oilers

+5500

6-2

Senators

+3300

Oilers

+2800

6-3

Senators

+2500

Oilers

+2400

6-4

Senators

+3500

Oilers

+3400

6-5

Senators

+3400

Oilers

+3300

7-0

Senators

+3400

Oilers

+15000

7-1

Senators

+10000

Oilers

+9000

7-2

Senators

+8000

Oilers

+6600

7-3

Senators

+5000

Oilers

+4500

7-4

Senators

+5000

Oilers

+4500

7-5

Senators

+7500

Oilers

+7500

7-6

Senators

+8000

Oilers

+7500

8-1

Senators

+8000

Oilers

+14000

8-2

Senators

+13000

Oilers

+11000

8-3

Senators

+12000

Oilers

+10000

8-4

Senators

+9000

Oilers

+8000

8-5

Senators

+11000

Oilers

+10000

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Ottawa Senators vs Edmonton Oilers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Edmonton Oilers are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -118 about them triumphing means a 54% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Ottawa Senators, you will find -102 about the underdogs.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -145.

The best NHL sportsbooks offer a wide variety of game lines and team props for every matchup, with plenty of options available both before and during the game. Be sure to explore all the lines and odds before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Senators

-102

Oilers

-118

3-Way Moneyline

Senators

+155

Tie

+325

Oilers

+135

Puck Line

Senators +1.5

-250

Oilers -1.5

+194

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+118

Over 6.5

-145

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ottawa Senators Stats

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 9.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.40 goals and allowed 4.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 25.4
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 6.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 34.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 31.3
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 32.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 17.9
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 3.9

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