- Matchup: Ottawa Senators vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: TSN5, NBC Sports California
- Betting Odds: Senators (-129), Sharks (+110)
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The Ottawa Senators (8-5-1) will visit the SAP Center this Saturday to face off against the San Jose Sharks (7-6-1). The current moneyline for this game features Ottawa at -129 and San Jose at +110, with the over/under set at 6.5.
The Ottawa Senators are eager for a win following their narrow 6-5 loss to the Kings in their latest game. Ottawa spent 35 minutes in the penalty box during that match. Despite the defeat, their offensive effort was commendable, scoring 5 goals on 22 shots, including 1 power-play goal from 4 advantage opportunities.
Throughout the season, Ottawa’s opponents have capitalized on 52 power play chances (ranking 3rd in the league), successfully scoring 12 times. The Senators have faced 378 shots against, maintaining a save percentage of .884. On offense, Ottawa has attempted 353 shots with a shooting percentage of 11.9%. This season, they have conceded 32 goals while scoring 34 at even strength. With 59 power-play chances, they’ve netted 8 goals, showcasing a 13.56% success rate. Currently, Ottawa boasts 17 points with a points percentage of .607. They have scored a total of 42 goals (16th in the NHL) while allowing 44.
In goal for the Senators will be Samuel Ersson. With 149 NHL games under his belt, he holds a career record of 65-53-18, starting in 136 contests. Opponents have scored 416 goals against Ersson, with a goals-against average of 3.06. Facing 3,556 shots, he’s made 3,140 saves, yielding a save percentage of .883 over 340 minutes of play. Ersson’s career includes 63 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage of .463.
Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks come off a recent 3-2 victory over the Canucks, successfully scoring 3 goals from 24 shots on target and converting 1 of 5 power play opportunities.
This season, the Sharks have recorded 39 goals and 15 points, resulting in a points percentage of .536. They have allowed 46 goals, with 38 at even strength and 8 while shorthanded. On offense, they have 27 even-strength goals and 12 power-play goals (ranked 8th in professional hockey). San Jose boasts 49 power-play opportunities with a conversion rate of 24.49%. They have taken 384 shots (9th in the league) for a shooting percentage of 10.16%, while conceding 430 shots with an impressive penalty kill rate of 82.98% against 47 opponent power plays and a save percentage of 89.3%.
In net for San Jose will be Yaroslav Askarov, who has made 1,813 saves from 2,039 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .889. Holding a career record of 30-32-6, Askarov has logged 72 games, with 70 starts over a total of 165 minutes of play. He has achieved a quality start rate of 45.7%, accumulating 32 quality starts throughout his career. Teams have averaged 3.24 goals against him, totaling 227 goals conceded.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NHL matchup—will it be against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on San Jose (+110)
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