Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators Predictions October 10, 2026
The Ottawa Senators will beat the Nashville Predators, Senators 3, Predators 2, in our Oct. 10 forecast. Ottawa’s 3-1-0 start and latest win behind Linus Ullmark’s 28 saves give the Senators a slight edge, although Nashville brings a strong comeback performance. Neither the supplied puck line nor total offers a persuasive wager at its price. The official betting recommendation is Pass.
Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators prediction and best bet
Ottawa is the pick, with low confidence. Its 2-1 victory over Philadelphia on Oct. 8 offers a modest reason to favor the Senators, but Nashville’s 5-2 win at Montreal that night supplies a substantial counterargument. Both teams received strong goaltending and a decisive power-play goal.
The forecast calls for a narrow Ottawa victory, not a comfortable separation between these teams. The Senators’ winning start tips the balance slightly; Nashville’s ability to recover from a two-goal deficit keeps the upset firmly in play.
The best betting decision is Pass. A predicted winner alone does not make Ottawa -1.5 (+127) attractive, and a one-goal projection is insufficient justification for Nashville +1.5 (-203). The total deserves its own assessment, with the Under’s price demanding more conviction than this matchup warrants.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Matchup: Nashville Predators at Ottawa Senators, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in the 2026-27 NHL season.
Records and recent results: Ottawa improved to 3-1-0 with its Oct. 8 win over Philadelphia. Nashville beat Montreal 5-2 on Oct. 8.
SportsJaw moneyline: Nashville +147; Ottawa -147.