Vegas Golden Knights vs Ottawa Senators Picks and Predictions October 25th 2024

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Golden Knights. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Senators in a non-conference matchup.

Ottawa vs. Vegas Key Information

• Teams: Senators at Golden Knights
• Where: T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas
• Date: Friday, October 25th
• Betting Odds VEG -163 | OTT +136 O/U 6

The Senators Can Win If…

With a 4-0 win over Utah, the Senators improved to 4-2-0 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.

All four of Ottawa’s goals came in the first period, with four different players finding the net. The Senators’ defense also played a key role, keeping Utah scoreless and stopping all 31 shots they faced.

Ottawa’s offense was productive in their 4-0 win over Utah, netting all four goals in the first period. Drake Batherson scored his fourth goal of the season, while Claude Giroux added his second. Ridly Greig found the net for the first time this year, and Brady Tkachuk scored his third goal, just eight seconds before the end of the period.

Tim Stützle picked up his fifth assist of the season on Tkachuk’s goal. Nick Jensen assisted on two goals, bringing his total to four assists this year. The Senators took 22 shots on goal and scored once on the power play.

On defense, the Senators will aim to build on their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals and Anton Forsberg made 31 saves with a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 9 takeaways and 38 hits.

• Ottawa will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 2-1 over their past three games. This also includes going 2-1 puck line and an over-under mark of 1-2.
• Ottawa has put together a record of 7-3 in their last ten games (regular season). Across these games, their puck line record was just 5-5, while posting an over-under record of 3-7.

The Golden Knights Can Win If…

With a 6-1 win over the Kings, the Golden Knights improved to 4-2-1 this season. Vegas covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 5.5.

Five different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Tomas Hertl leading the way with two goals. Vegas jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, and the Kings didn’t score until 53 seconds into the second period.

Vegas’ offense took 30 shots on goal, scoring 6 times in their 6-1 win over the Kings. Tomas Hertl found the net twice, bringing his season total to 3 goals. Ivan Barbashev added his 5th goal of the season, while Mark Stone scored his 3rd. Pavel Dorofeyev also picked up his 3rd goal, and Alexander Holtz netted his 2nd.

Hertl also recorded two assists, giving him 4 for the season. Mark Stone now has 9 assists, while Alex Pietrangelo added two more to reach 6 on the year. The Golden Knights scored 3 times in the first period, went scoreless in the second, and added 3 more goals in the third.

On the defensive side, Ilya Samsonov made 33 saves with a 97.1% save percentage, helping the Golden Knights to a 6-1 win. The defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 21 hits, and 21 blocks. The only goal they allowed came with 53 seconds left in the 2nd period.

• Through their last three regular season contests, Vegas has a record of 1-2. Across this span, their puck line record sits at 3-0 to go along with an over-under mark of 3-0.
• The Golden Knights have gone 5-5 over their last ten regular season games. Across these games, their puck line record was just 8-2, while posting an over-under record of 5-4-1.

The Lean

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Golden Knights to pick up on a win over the Senators at home. With the moneyline sitting at -163, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Golden Knights straight-up.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Senators to cover. Even if the Golden Knights secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Senators should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

Golden Knights Defend Perfect Home Record Against Ottawa Senators

The Vegas Golden Knights are set to protect their perfect home record on Friday afternoon as they welcome the Ottawa Senators to T-Mobile Arena for a Nevada Day matinee. Fresh off a dominant 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, the Golden Knights are now 4-0-0 at home this season, joining Dallas and Winnipeg among the NHL’s top home teams.

Golden Knights’ Home Success

With three games scheduled over the next four days, Vegas has a prime chance to become the NHL’s home win leader this season. After Friday’s face-off with Ottawa, they’ll take on San Jose on Saturday before facing Pacific Division leader Calgary on Monday.

The Knights were in top form Tuesday against the Kings, building a quick 3-0 lead in the first period and finishing strong with three more goals in the third. Tomas Hertl was the game’s star, putting up four points with two goals and two assists, while Mark Stone and Alex Pietrangelo each added three assists.

“It definitely feels nice,” said Hertl about his standout performance. “But I’m more happy about a great win and a great performance by our team.”

Senators Seek Consistency on the Road

The Senators are eyeing an improved road record after ranking near the bottom of the Eastern Conference in away games last season (16-23-2). They’re off to a solid start on this three-game road trip, shutting out the Utah Hockey Club 4-0 on Tuesday. Goalie Anton Forsberg was stellar with 31 saves, earning his sixth career shutout. Ottawa’s offense was in sync, with Drake Batherson, Claude Giroux, Ridly Greig, and Brady Tkachuk all scoring in the first period.

Forsberg, currently Ottawa’s go-to in net with Linus Ullmark sidelined by a muscle strain, will look to build on that momentum as the team heads into challenging matchups against Vegas and Colorado.

“We all saw last year that we weren’t the best on the road,” said defenseman Thomas Chabot. “We wanted to get off to a good start. Obviously, there’s a lot of big teams we’re facing on this trip, so it’s nice to start with a win.”

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Key Matchups to Watch

Vegas’ Offense vs. Ottawa’s Defense
Vegas has put together a balanced and potent offensive attack this season, particularly at home. With strong performances from Hertl, Stone, and Pietrangelo, they’ll look to break through a Senators defense that has been shaky in past road games.

Forsberg’s Form Against the Knights
Anton Forsberg’s shutout in Utah proves he’s capable, but facing the high-powered Golden Knights offense on home ice will be a new challenge. How he performs will be crucial to Ottawa’s chances.

Containing Brady Tkachuk
Vegas’ defense will need to stay sharp against Ottawa’s leading scorer, Brady Tkachuk. Known for his physicality and scoring ability, Tkachuk, along with veteran Claude Giroux, will look to test a tight Vegas defense.