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The Los Angeles Kings (3-6-2), losers of three straight home games, host the Ottawa Senators (8-5) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to capture the win in Thursday's game.
Senators vs. Kings Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Kings 4, Senators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-108)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Senators (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators (8-5 overall) have a 2-0-2 record in games that have required overtime.
- Ottawa has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Senators scored only one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
- Ottawa has scored two goals in four games this season (2-2-0 record, four points).
- The Senators have scored at least three goals in six games (5-1-0, 10 points).
- In the seven games when Ottawa has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 4-3-0 record (eight points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 3-1-0 (six points).
- The Senators' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Senators finished 4-4-0 in those matchups (eight points).
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 1-2-3 record in overtime games this season and a 3-6-2 overall record.
- Los Angeles has earned four points (1-2-2) in its five games decided by one goal.
- This season the Kings scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- The Kings have scored more than two goals in five games, earning seven points from those contests.
- Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal in three games this season and has registered five points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots opponents, Los Angeles is 0-2-1 (one point) this season.
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents seven times this season, and earned five points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.85 | Goals Scored | 2.55 | 27th |
| 9th | 2.92 | Goals Allowed | 3.36 | 25th |
| 26th | 25.5 | Shots | 27.0 | 18th |
| 10th | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 23rd |
| 28th | 12.73% | Power Play % | 15.15% | 26th |
| 18th | 77.78% | Penalty Kill % | 63.64% | 32nd |
Senators vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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