Ottawa Senators vs Los Angeles Kings prediction
NHL · Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 10:00 PM ET · crypto.com Arena · ESPN+
Result
Final: Ottawa Senators 5, Los Angeles Kings 6 (Los Angeles Kings won). Mel’s pick (Ottawa Senators win 51% of the time) was wrong.
Mel’s pick
Ottawa Senators win 51% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- Ottawa Senators: 51%
- Los Angeles Kings: 49%
Projected score
Ottawa Senators 4, Los Angeles Kings 2.
Mel vs the betting line
Mel’s margin (Ottawa Senators by about 0.8) is close to the line (Ottawa Senators −1.5), so there’s no real lean against the spread.
The total is 5.5; Mel’s projected 5.6 is right around it.
Recent form
Ottawa Senators (8-5-0) scored 3.2 and allowed 3.6 goals a game over their last 5.
Los Angeles Kings (3-6-2) scored 3.2 and allowed 2.4 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 29, 9:11 AM ET.
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