Predators vs. Senators prediction favors Ottawa to win Saturday's NHL matchup [10/10/2026]

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Predators and Senators, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Senators a 59.2% chance of defeating the Predators. According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 63.6% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 54.8% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Predators +1.5 (-189) / Senators -1.5 (+172)
• Moneyline: Predators +138, Senators -154
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-125/+110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Puck line: Senators -1.5 @ +172 via FanDuel
• Moneyline: Predators @ +138 via BetRivers
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -125 via Fanatics

According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Senators -1.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Predators vs. Senators player props

Who will score a goal in Predators vs. Senators?

According to our model, Tim Stutzle is most likely to score an anytime goal in Predators vs. Senators.

Our projections give Stutzle a 38.6% chance of scoring a goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the star is a 7.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Nashville Predators

• Steven Stamkos: 35.4% probability
• Filip Forsberg: 33.0% probability
• Vitali Pinchuk: 23.4% probability
• Ryan O'Reilly: 22.2% probability
• Matthew Wood: 20.9% probability

Ottawa Senators

• Tim Stutzle: 38.6% probability
• Drake Batherson: 36.4% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 31.1% probability
• Shane Pinto: 27.3% probability
• Michael Amadio: 21.1% probability

First goal scorer predictions

Nashville Predators

• Steven Stamkos: 6.6% probability
• Filip Forsberg: 6.1% probability
• Vitali Pinchuk: 4.3% probability
• Ryan O'Reilly: 4.3% probability
• Matthew Wood: 3.8% probability

Ottawa Senators

• Tim Stutzle: 7.8% probability
• Drake Batherson: 7.7% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 5.7% probability
• Shane Pinto: 5.2% probability
• Fabian Zetterlund: 3.7% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Saturday's matchup between the Senators and Predators at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Nashville Predators vs. Ottawa Senators
• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

Conclusion

We predict the Senators, with a 59.2% win probability, will likely beat the Predators in Saturday's NHL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NHL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.