NHL: Islanders vs. Senators Picks, Odds, and Preview (Oct 18)
This weekend will present an ideal opportunity for the New York Islanders to get their campaign back on track. The Islanders will be on the road on Oct 18, as they take on the Ottawa Senators. Find the odds and our picks here.
Event Overview
- When: Saturday, October 18, 2025. 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Islanders vs. Senators Odds
Head-to-Head Record
The Senators hold the clear head-to-head advantage after winning 62 of the previous 116 meetings. They have also won an impressive 51% of their previous home games against their opponents this weekend.
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Game Preview
Two of the dark horse contenders for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference lock horns this Saturday. The Ottawa Senators have enjoyed a slightly better start to the campaign than their opponents after going 2-3-0 to sit sixth in the Atlantic Division.
They also come into this weekend after a morale-boosting shootout success against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. There was little to separate the teams after overtime, as the scores were locked at 3-3. Goals in the win for the Senators were scored by Dylan Cozens, David Perron, and Shane Pinto.
It has been a miserable start to the new campaign for the New York Islanders, as they sit bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings after going 1-3-0. However, they also enjoyed a positive result in their latest outing after battling to a win against the Edmonton Oilers.
The Islanders secured the victory after scoring two efforts in the final period. Bo Horvat was the standout star for New York in the victory, as the star netted three goals. Mathew Barzal scored the only other effort in the win on Thursday.
Islanders vs. Senators Picks
The Islanders looked more like a cohesive unit in their latest outing, and that could hold them in good stead this weekend. Therefore, it could be worth chancing the away win when making Islanders vs. Senators picks.
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