Chris Faria
• Betting Analyst
8+ years betting experience
Updated:
Apr 11, 2026 , 09:36 AM ET
• 3 min read
Faria’s prediction: Sanderson finds score sheet once again.
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson in NHL action.
The Ottawa Senators visit the New York Islanders this afternoon in a crucial battle for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Jake Sanderson has been a huge addition to the Sens lineup since returning from injury, and I’ll be looking for the blueliner to contribute offensively again in my Senators vs. Islanders predictions and NHL picks for Saturday, April 11.
Senators vs Islanders prediction
Senators vs Islanders best bet: Jake Sanderson Over 0.5 points (-135)
Jake Sanderson returned to the Ottawa Senators lineup last weekend after missing 13 games with a shoulder injury, and the defenseman has made an immediate impact.
Sanderson has logged five points in his past three games, finding the score sheet each time while recording two points in his last two outings.
The blueliner has given Ottawa an offensive boost, as the Sens enter Saturday on a three-game win streak with at least five goals in each victory.
Ottawa’s offense will come through again in a crucial matchup against the New York Islanders, and Sanderson will factor on at least one goal.
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Senators vs Islanders same-game parlay
Brady Tkachuk leads the Senators in scoring this month with eight points in five games, finding the score sheet in three straight and seven of his last nine contests.
Ottawa has won four of its last five games, while New York has just one win in its last five outings.
Senators vs Islanders SGP
Jake Sanderson Over 0.5 points
Brady Tkachuk Over 0.5 points
Senators moneyline
Senators vs Islanders odds
Moneyline: Senators -137 | Islanders +114
Puck Line: Senators -1.5 | Islanders +1.5
Over/Under: Over 6 | Under 6
Senators vs Islanders trend
The Senators have covered the Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 away games (+9.35 Units / 27% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Senators vs. Islanders.
How to watch Senators vs Islanders
Location
UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
Date
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Puck drop
1:00 p.m. ET
TV
TSN5
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After writing a few pieces for the Varsity newspaper during his time at the University of Toronto, Chris Faria’s career in sports truly began in 2019 when he attended the sports journalism program at Centennial College. Since then, he’s covered virtually every sport under the sun, having written for several different outlets including Covers and the Canadian Olympic Committee. A lifelong hockey fan and player, Chris currently works full-time for the National Hockey League.
Outside of hockey, he’s also an avid poker player and mixed martial arts fan, which is coincidentally his favorite sport to bet on – usually in the form of a parlay on bet365. The main lesson he’s learned from years of betting is bankroll management: “Never bet more than you’re comfortable losing and never chase your losses.”
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