Philadelphia
Flyers
Moneyline
+124
NHL Predictions
Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators Predictions
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00pm EST at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
@
Ottawa
Senators
Moneyline
-148
50%
50%
Spread
Philadelphia Flyers +1.5
Ottawa Senators -1.5
Moneyline
Philadelphia Flyers +124
Ottawa Senators -148
Total
Over 5.5 (-125)
Under 5.5 (+105)
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Flyers vs. Senators Prediction: Ottawa Favored, but Goalie Uncertainty Points to a Pass
Analysis updated October 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM CDT
Philadelphia has been overwhelmed through four losses. Ottawa is the likely winner, but its unsettled goaltending makes the -142 price too steep.
Philadelphia's slow start favors Ottawa
Reuters via Hindustan Times reports that Philadelphia has lost its first four games while being outscored 17-5 and outshot 158-76. The Flyers are also 0-for-11 on the power play, giving Ottawa a clear matchup edge as a -142 home favorite.
Ottawa won at Toronto and Boston before Tuesday's 5-3 loss in Detroit. Tim Stützle has three goals and three assists through three games, while Michael Amadio and Drake Batherson have scored twice each.
Ullmark's status makes the price difficult to back
Linus Ullmark missed the Detroit game with an undisclosed injury, and Ottawa's starter against Philadelphia hasn't been confirmed. That uncertainty matters when bettors must risk $142 to win $100.
The Senators are the more likely winner, but the available evidence doesn't justify their price without a confirmed goaltender. Pass on the moneyline rather than backing Philadelphia at +120 solely because Ottawa has an unanswered lineup question.
Pick
Ottawa Senators
Confidence
medium
Betting lean
Pass