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Ottawa Senators vs Anaheim Ducks prediction

NHL · Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET · Honda Center · ESPN+

Mel’s pick

Ottawa Senators win 52% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.

Projected score

Ottawa Senators 5, Anaheim Ducks 4.

Mel vs the betting line

Mel’s margin (Ottawa Senators by about 0.7) is close to the line (Ottawa Senators −1.5), so there’s no real lean against the spread.

The total is 6.5; Mel projects 6.9 goals, a lean to the over.

Recent form

Ottawa Senators (9-5-1) scored 4 and allowed 4.2 goals a game over their last 5.

Anaheim Ducks (5-7-1) scored 3.8 and allowed 4.8 goals a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Nov 1, 8:12 AM ET.

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