San Jose Sharks defeat Ottawa Senators 6-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · NHL · San Jose Sharks 6, Ottawa Senators 2
San Jose Sharks beat the Ottawa Senators 6-2, covering the +1.5 spread and sending the total over the 6.5 line.
San Jose Sharks vs. Ottawa Senators final score and game recap
The Sharks dominated Thursday at the Canadian Tire Centre, building a 4-1 lead by the end of the second period. San Jose scored once in the first, three times in the second, and twice more in the third. Ottawa answered with single goals in the first and third periods but never threatened to close the gap.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 40 of 42 shots for San Jose. Collin Graf contributed a goal and an assist. Samuel Ersson made 22 saves on 26 shots for Ottawa, while Tim Stutzle scored once.
Who covered the spread in San Jose Sharks vs. Ottawa Senators?
San Jose Sharks covered the spread at +1.5. Ottawa opened and closed as a -1.5 favorite. The Sharks won by four goals, well beyond the underdog margin.
Did San Jose Sharks vs. Ottawa Senators go over or under the total?
The game went over the 6.5 total, finishing with eight goals.
How did AiQ's San Jose Sharks vs. Ottawa Senators predictions do?
AiQ went 0-1 on this contest.
- Moneyline: Picked Ottawa Senators at -134 – LOSS (-$100 on a $100 bet)
The model backed the favorite while the underdog prevailed.
San Jose Sharks vs. Ottawa Senators game prop results: team totals and first period
- Ottawa Senators team total 3.5: Under (paid -140); they scored 2.
- First-period total 1.5: Over (paid -140); 2 goals were recorded.
- San Jose Sharks team total 2.5: Over (paid -154); they posted 6 goals.
- First-period moneyline: tied, bets refunded.
San Jose Sharks vs. Ottawa Senators odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline had San Jose at +113 and Ottawa at -134, implying a 45% win chance for the Sharks and 55% for the Senators after vigorish removal. The vig sat at 4.2%. San Jose's victory paid $113 on a $100 wager. AiQ evaluated the Senators at -130, a -2.5% expected-value edge—negative EV, so the model did not consider it a value play. The market's implied 55% probability matched AiQ's calibrated estimate for Ottawa.
San Jose Sharks and Ottawa Senators betting trends: 2026-27 season
San Jose Sharks sit at 6-5 overall in 11 games, with a 2-2 home record and 4-3 on the road. They are 6-5 against the spread in all games with a recorded spread and have hit the over 6 times while the under hit 5. Their last five results read W, W, L, L, W, giving them a two-game winning streak.
Ottawa Senators are 7-4 overall in 11 contests, posting a 4-2 home mark and 3-2 away. They stand 3-7 against the spread in the ten games with a closing spread and are 3-7 on the total in those same ten games. Their recent five results are L, W, L, W, L.
What's next for San Jose Sharks and Ottawa Senators?
San Jose heads to Boston on Saturday, October 24, to face the Bruins on the road. Ottawa welcomes the New York Rangers at the Canadian Tire Centre the same night.