Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Senators vs Capitals

The Ottawa Senators meet the Washington Capitals in this NHL matchup at Capital One Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, October 25. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

The Capitals should be able to come out on top against the Senators. Our betting prediction is to back them on the Moneyline where an attractive -128 can be landed.

Ottawa Senators have lost their previous two on the road. Their most recent game was at home at Canadian Tire Centre where they recorded a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Flyers. Michael Amadio and Olle Lycksell scored one goal apiece. Goalie Linus Ullmark had an awesome game, keeping out 22 shots (.957).

Washington Capitals made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 5-1 road triumph at Nationwide Arena when meeting Columbus Blue Jackets. John Carlson was among the goalscorers where five different players found the net. Goalie Logan Thompson played a starring role, stopping 34 shots (.971).

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 5-4 win for the Caps at Capital One Arena when they last played the Sens. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Sens victories.

Starting Goalies

Linus Ullmark (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-11-8	2.9	.886	2
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-7-3	3.3	.886	1
23/24	25-16-7	2.67	.911	6

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 15.0% powerplay efficiency. The Sens have been giving up 3.8 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 70.0%.

Shane Pinto is the top points scorer with 8 points, 7 goals and 1 assist, with Tim Stutzle racking up 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 2.99 goal against average with a .883 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Caps have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 29.4 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.2 goals from 26.4 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.8%.

The top points scorer is Tom Wilson with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Dylan Strome is next best after registering 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 1.88 GAA with a .926 SV%.

Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our pick is for the home team to win this NHL encounter. They have a strong chance of landing a victory and the -128 makes plenty of appeal.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert hockey picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NHL predictions possible.

Key Senators vs Capitals stats:

• Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Capitals have won 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• Capitals have won 2 consecutive games.
• Senators have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Senators have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Senators have lost their last 2 games on the road.

Caps Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Strome Over 0.5 Assists -141

Dylan Strome (Capitals) has finished with at least one assist in 5 straight games. The odds for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of -141 for this happening.

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Correct Score Prediction

Senators 3 - 4 Capitals

One bet that has caught our eye is the Capitals to claim a 4-3 correct score win. This selection is available at +1050 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Senators

Capitals

1-0

Senators

+5000

Capitals

+4500

2-0

Senators

+4500

Capitals

+4000

2-1

Senators

+1400

Capitals

+1300

3-0

Senators

+3300

Capitals

+2800

3-1

Senators

+1900

Capitals

+1600

3-2

Senators

+900

Capitals

+800

4-0

Senators

+4500

Capitals

+3300

4-1

Senators

+1700

Capitals

+1300

4-2

Senators

+1700

Capitals

+1500

4-3

Senators

+1150

Capitals

+1050

5-0

Senators

+8000

Capitals

+5500

5-1

Senators

+2900

Capitals

+2200

5-2

Senators

+2000

Capitals

+1500

5-3

Senators

+2800

Capitals

+2400

5-4

Senators

+2400

Capitals

+2200

6-0

Senators

+12500

Capitals

+9000

6-1

Senators

+7000

Capitals

+5000

6-2

Senators

+4000

Capitals

+2900

6-3

Senators

+3500

Capitals

+2900

6-4

Senators

+5500

Capitals

+5000

6-5

Senators

+6000

Capitals

+5500

7-0

Senators

+6000

Capitals

+13000

7-1

Senators

+12000

Capitals

+8000

7-2

Senators

+10000

Capitals

+7000

7-3

Senators

+7500

Capitals

+5500

7-4

Senators

+8000

Capitals

+7000

7-5

Senators

+12500

Capitals

+11000

7-6

Senators

+14000

Capitals

+13000

8-1

Senators

+14000

Capitals

+14000

8-2

Senators

+14000

Capitals

+12000

8-3

Senators

+14000

Capitals

+13000

8-4

Senators

+14000

Capitals

+12000

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Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals 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.

Washington Capitals have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 56% probability due to their -130 Moneyline betting odds. Ottawa Senators are the underdogs at +108 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -120.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Senators

+108

Capitals

-130

3-Way Moneyline

Senators

+175

Tie

+340

Capitals

+116

Puck Line

Senators +1.5

-250

Capitals -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-102

Over 5.5

-120

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ottawa Senators Stats

Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 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 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 24.3
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26
• Hits: 21.6
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 23.5
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 4.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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