| MATCHUP | Florida Panthers | Ottawa Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-2 | 6-3 |
| Spread | +1.5 -278 | -1.5 225 |
| Moneyline | -112 | -108 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-125) | Under 5.5 (105) |
| Where | Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON | |
| When | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers beat the Canucks and Kraken, and they play the Penguins next. The Panthers have won 3 straight games.
The Florida Panthers are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring on 20.9 percent of their power-play opportunities. Brady Tkachuk leads Florida with 6 goals, Matthew Tkachuk has 11 assists, and Sam Reinhart has 29 shots on goal. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 2.78 goals per game and are killing 80.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 12 goals on 117 shots faced, and Akira Schmid has allowed 12 goals on 98 shots.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators beat the Islanders, lost to the Flyers, and they play the Sharks next. The Senators have won 6 of their last 9 games.
The Ottawa Senators are averaging 2.44 goals per game and are scoring 12.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Tim Stutzle leads Ottawa with 5 goals, Claude Giroux has 5 assists, and Drake Batherson has 21 shots on goal. Defensively, the Ottawa Senators are allowing 2.56 goals per game and are killing 79.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has allowed 9 goals on 164 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 12 goals on 70 shots.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Panthers have lost eight of their last nine games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Senators have won six of their last seven games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Panthers and Senators.
- The Panthers have lost the first period in six of their last seven games as favorites following a win.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Panthers have won seven of their last eight games against the Senators following a win.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games at Canadian Tire Centre.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Senators have lost the first period in four of their last five night games at Canadian Tire Centre.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Senators’ last eight games at Canadian Tire Centre following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between two teams from the Atlantic Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Panthers’ last 11 games as road favorites following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last 12 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the last nine games between the Panthers and Senators.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Tim Stutzle has recorded an assist in each of the Senators’ last five games as underdogs.
- Drake Batherson has scored a goal in four of the Senators’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in three of the Panthers’ last four games.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Senators.
Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators Injury Report
The Senators will be without William Eklund, Thomas Chabot, and Kurtis MacDermid.
The Panthers will be without Jacob Markstrom, Jonah Gadjovich, Aleksander Barkov, and Brad Marchand.
Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators Prediction
I believe the Panthers are the better team, and they’re putting together an offensive clinic all of a sudden. However, the Panthers continue to watch their injury list get longer by the week as they’re now down their starting goalie. The Senators have played well in their own right and have been at their best at home. This is also a revenge spot for the Senators with Brady Tkachuk returning to Ottawa. Expect a hostile crowd and chippiness on the ice. Throw me some plus money, and I’d side with the Panthers. Give me a pick em price, and given the Panthers injuries, I’ll lean Senators at home.