Los Angeles Kings defeat Ottawa Senators 6-5: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · NHL · Ottawa Senators 5, Los Angeles Kings 6
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 in overtime on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at crypto.com Arena. The Los Angeles Kings covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 5.5, with 11 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Ottawa Senators vs. Los Angeles Kings final score and game recap
It was 1-1 after the first period. The Los Angeles Kings won the second period 4-0 to lead 5-1 after two periods. The Ottawa Senators outscored the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 in the third period. It was tied 5-5 at the end of regulation. The Los Angeles Kings won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Dylan Cozens (Ottawa Senators): 2 goals, 1 assist.
- Drake Batherson (Ottawa Senators): 1 goal, 2 assists.
- Quinton Byfield (Los Angeles Kings): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Artemi Panarin (Los Angeles Kings): 1 goal, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Ottawa Senators vs. Los Angeles Kings?
The Los Angeles Kings covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at Ottawa Senators -1.5.
Did Ottawa Senators vs. Los Angeles Kings go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, over by 5.5.
The total opened and closed at 5.5.
How did AiQ's Ottawa Senators vs. Los Angeles Kings predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Ottawa Senators to win at -122, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Ottawa Senators vs. Los Angeles Kings game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -130, with 2 goals scored.
- Ottawa Senators team total 2.5: the over, paying -180, with 5 scored.
- Los Angeles Kings team total 2.5: the over, paying -152, with 6 scored.
Ottawa Senators vs. Los Angeles Kings odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Ottawa Senators at -125 and the Los Angeles Kings at +102. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Ottawa Senators a 53% favorite. The Los Angeles Kings won as the underdog at +102: $102 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Ottawa Senators, the best price before the game was -120 at Fanatics: priced below fair (−3.3% value).
Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Ottawa Senators 8-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (5-2 at home, 3-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 8 times. That made it two straight losses for the Ottawa Senators.
This result left the Los Angeles Kings 4-8 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-3 at home, 3-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings?
Next for the Ottawa Senators: at the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Kings: the Buffalo Sabres at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026.