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Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Flames (2-0-0) meet the Edmonton Oilers (0-2-0) at Rogers Place Sunday. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flames vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Oilers won 3-1 in 2023-24

The Flames doubled up the Flyers 6-3 in Saturday’s game at the Scotiabank Saddledome, and the Calgary offense is good for 6 goals in each of its 2 games. LW Jonathan Huberdeau went for 2 goals and 4 points in the win over the Flyers, while G Dustin Wolf made 37 saves on 40 shots.

The Oilers were in action Saturday against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks, and they suffered another ugly defeat. Edmonton fell 5-2, as G Calvin Pickard made just 15 saves on 20 shots. After getting beaten 6-0 in the opener against Winnipeg, at least the Oilers scored. RW Corey Perry and C Leon Draisaitl had goals, while C Connor McDavid had his 1st point on a helper.

Last season, Calgary was just 1-5-1 in 7 tries playing on no rest, with a minus-9 goal differential. The Under had a 4-3 edge in those outings. For Edmonton, it was 5-5 in 10 games with no rest, while also splitting the Over-Under, so not much to glean there.

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Flames at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 6:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Flames +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Oilers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-110) | Oilers -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Flames at Oilers projected goalies

Dan Vladar (1-0-0, 4.87 GAA, .792 SV%) vs. Stuart Skinner (0-1-0, 9.64 GAA, .615 SV%)

After Wolf started Saturday against the Flyers, Vladar is expected to go Sunday. Vladar was shaky in a wild 6-5 OT win on Wednesday in the opener, as he made 19 saves on 24 shots to give the underdog Flames a victory.

It was a rough start for Skinner as he was tattooed for 5 goals on just 13 shots in Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Jets, and he was pulled midway through the 2nd period. He was 2-1 with a 2.67 GAA and .904 SV% in 3 starts against the Flames in 2023-24.

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Flames at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 5, Flames 3

Moneyline

The Oilers (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive for either a standalone wager or as part of a small parlay. If you include Edmonton in a parlay with at least 5 or 6 legs, then it can be excused.

Other than that, AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The OILERS -1.5 (-110) are risky business against their provincial rivals in this battle. Edmonton has managed just 2 total goals in 2 games, so banking on it to win by at least 2 goals against team averaging 6.0 GPG is a bold wager.

While Skinner was awful in the opener, he was pretty sharp last season against the Flames +1.5 (-110), winning 2 of 3 starts.

It has to start to click soon for the Oilers, and you have to trust that the 1st 2 games were just an aberration.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-110) is a strong play, as both of these teams are starting tendies who were shaky in their initial experience of the season.

The Over has cashed in each of the previous 4 meetings in Edmonton, and we’ve had an average of 7.8 combined goals per game in that span, with 6.4 combined goals per game in the previous 9 meetings in this series.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Blackhawks (0-1-1) and Edmonton Oilers (0-1-0) will lock horns in a Saturday night battle in Alberta, Canada. The opening faceoff at Rogers Place will be at 10 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Blackhawks vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Edmonton won the last season’s series 3-0-0

Chicago is a big underdog in what mark’s the club’s 3rd straight road game to start the season and its 2nd game in as many nights. On Friday, the Blackhawks faltered with a late 1-0 lead and eventually dropped a 2-1 overtime contest at the Winnipeg Jets.

The Oilers are also coming off a loss to Winnipeg. Edmonton was routed 6-0 in a season-opening home loss to the Jets Wednesday. The Oilers lost that game despite outshooting Winnipeg 30-20.

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Blackhawks at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 12:25 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Blackhawks +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Oilers -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (+120) | Oilers -1.5 (-145)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blackhawks at Oilers projected goalies

Petr Mrazek (0-1-0, 4.09 GAA, .846 SV%) vs. Stuart Skinner (0-1-0, 9.64 GAA, .615 SV%)

Mrazek, who last season went 18-31-4 with a 3.05 GAA, started Chicago’s opener Tuesday and allowed 4 goals on 26 shots.

Skinner went 36-16-5 with a 2.62 GAA a year ago. He allowed 5 goals and was pulled 31 minutes into Wednesday’s lid-lifter.

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Blackhawks at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 5, Blackhawks 3

Moneyline

Too. Much. Juice. AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

Dating back to 2022, Edmonton has defeated Chicago in 5 straight, and 3 of those wins were by margins of 3 goals or more.

Mrazek was solid at home last season but struggled on road ice where he logged an .885 SV%. Skinner made 2 starts against the ‘Hawks last season, and he clocked a sparkling .959 SV% in those efforts.

Last season, Chicago went 3-9-0 across the back halves of its back-to-backs.

FanDuel Sportsbook has a better leverage price for this puck-line play. TAKE EDMONTON -1.5 (-142).

Over/Under

The last 15 Chicago-Edmonton games have produced a 10-5 mark for the Over.

Last season, a high-octane Oilers offense ranked 4th in the NHL in scoring 3.56 goals per game and 4th in power-play success (26.3%).

Skinner has had some slow-start Octobers in his career (.863 SV% in 5 October games last fall). In those 12 games on the 2nd half of a back-to-back referenced above, the Blackhawks allowed 3.75 goals per game.

TAKE THE OVER 6.5 (-105).

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Winnipeg Jets at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Winnipeg Jets at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers face off to open up each team’s 2024-25 season Wednesday. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Jets vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of season; Oilers won 2-0-1 last season

The Jets finished 2nd in the Central Division last season with a 52-24-6 record (110 points), good for a playoff berth. However, Winnipeg had an early exit with a 4-1 series loss to the Colorado Avalanche in the 1st round. It will look to improve upon last season’s disappointing end to make a deeper push in 2024-25.

Edmonton placed 2nd in the Pacific Division with a 49-27-6 record (104 points) last season, also qualifying for the postseason. The Oilers made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, only to lose Game 7 to the Florida Panthers after falling into a 3-0 hole in the best-of-7 series. They eliminated the LA Kings 4-1 in the 1st round, the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in the 2nd round and the Dallas Stars 4-2 in the Western Conference Final. Unable to overcome a 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup, they lost 4-3 against the Panthers.

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Jets at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 3:59 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jets +150(bet $100 to win $150) | Oilers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-165) | Oilers -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Jets at Oilers projected goalies

Connor Hellebuyck vs. Stuart Skinner

Hellebuyck enters his 10th NHL campaign — all with the Jets — after starting 60 games last regular season. He finished with a 37-19-4 record along with a 2.39 GAA, .a 921 SV% and 5 shutouts. He’s been a big reason for Winnipeg’s success.

Skinner enters his 5th season — all with the Oilers. He started 57 games last regular season with 2 relief appearances. He ended with a 36-16-5 record along with a 2.62 GAA, a .905 SV%, and 2 shutouts. The Edmonton native played an integral part of the Oilers’ Stanley Cup run last season.

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Jets at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Jets 2

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on betting the Oilers (-185) to win at home Wednesday.

Puck line/Against the spread

LEAN JETS (-150).

Both Winnipeg and Edmonton are coming off great seasons in which they found success on the offensive and defensive sides of the ice. While the Oilers will have home-ice advantage with a fired-up crowd following their deep playoff run, Hellebuyck and the Jets should be able to remain in this matchup.

Expect this game to be an early show of 2 of the NHL’s top goaltenders with a slight lean to the visitors.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (+100).

As mentioned, Hellebuyck posted a 2.39 GAA with a .921 SV% last season, while Skinner had a 2.62 GAA with a .905 SV%.

In a game that is sure to have high energy and a fast start, expect both keepers to settle in and keep scoring to a minimum.

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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers Game 7 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers meet Monday for the decisive Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers fired out to a 3-0 series lead, including a 3-0 win in Game 1 and a 4-1 victory in Game 2 on home ice. However, with a chance to put the Oilers away in Game 4, Edmonton pounded Florida 8-1.

In Game 5, the Panthers had a chance to secure the Stanley Cup on home ice, but lost 5-3. The Oilers forced the series back to Edmonton for Game 6, and they posted a 5-1 win to set up a winner-take-all Game 7 in South Florida.

After being outscored in the first 3 games by an 11-4 margin, the Oilers have outpaced the Panthers 8-5 in the past 3 outings, and now Edmonton goes for the reverse sweep.

The last time the Stanley Cup Final was decided in 7 games was 2019, when the St. Louis Blues went on the road to top the Boston Bruins. Prior to that, the Bruins won in 7 games in 2011 against the Vancouver Canucks. The home team is 7-2 in the past 9 Stanley Cup Final Game 7s dating back to 1971.

The Under has cashed at an 8-0-1 pace in the past 9 Game 7s in a Stanley Cup Final, and there have been 5 or fewer goals in 14 consecutive Game 7s in the final round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The last time we had more than 5 goals in a Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final was a 4-3 victory by the Detroit Red Wings over the New York Rangers in 2OT April 23, 1950.

Game 7 best prop bets and predictions

Oilers at Panthers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oilers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Panthers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-275) | Panthers -1.5 (+220)
Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -160 | U: +120)

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Oilers at Panthers projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (14-8-0, 2.47 GAA, .901 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (15-8-0, 2.38 GAA, .903 SV%, 2 SO — 2024 playoffs)

Skinner turned aside 20 of the 21 shots he faced in Game 6 in Edmonton, and he has allowed just 5 goals on 86 shots, good for a 1.67 GAA and .942 SV% in the 3 victories.

Bobrovsky has dropped 3 straight starts in the postseason for the first time, and he has allowed 3 or more goals in 4 consecutive starts. He is a dismal 0-3-0 with a 5.06 GAA and .793 SV%.

It’s rather unusual, but Bobrovsky was not on the ice for practice Sunday. Coach Paul Maurice said it was an attempt to get Bobrovsky back into rhythm, as he did not practice on the day before games earlier in the playoffs.

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Oilers at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 2, Panthers 1

Moneyline

The OILERS (-110) are worth a look in Game 7, as they look to complete the reverse sweep after falling into an 0-3 series hole. Edmonton is looking to become the first team since the Toronto Maple Leafs erased an 0-3 series deficit in the 1945 Stanley Cup Final.

Skinner, the 25-year-old Edmonton native, has allowed just 5 goals in the past 3 games. This could potentially be the first game of the series to be decided in overtime, but all of the momentum is on Edmonton’s side right now.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Oilers +1.5 (-275) will set you back nearly 3 times your potential return, if you just don’t believe Edmonton can complete the historic comeback and you need a little bit of insurance instead.

The Panthers -1.5 (+220) can’t be trusted, though, as they haven’t won by 2 or more goals since Game 2.

PASS.

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Over/Under

UNDER 5 (+120) is a solid value at plus-money.

Yes, the Over has cashed in each of the past 4 games, including 3 elimination games for the Oilers. But, we haven’t seen an Over result in 14 consecutive Games 7s in the Stanley Cup Final dating back to 1950, when the Red Wings and Rangers combined for 7 goals in a 2OT classic.

With powerful offenses and solid power-play units on both sides, playing an Under with such a low number is risky, but historically, scoring is at a premium in a Game 7 to decided a champion, and that’s 74 years of history you’d be going against with an Over play.

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Stanley Cup Final: Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers Game 6 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers meet Friday night in Game 6 of their best-of-7 Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers lead the series 3-2. Puck drop from Rogers Place in Edmonton is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers are hoping the 3rd time is a charm. After building a 3-0 series lead, Florida has dropped the past 2 games as Edmonton has made this a series again.

The Panthers outscored the Oilers 11-4 in the 1st 3 games, while Edmonton was 0-for-10 on the power play. The Oilers have started to generate some offense on the man advantage, going 1-for-6 in Game 4, an 8-1 victory in Edmonton, and 2-for-5 in Game 5, a 5-3 win in Florida.

Connor McDavid put the Oilers on his back in Game 5, posting 2 goals and 4 points, and he has 3 straight multi-point performances in the past 3 outings, going for 3 goals and 10 points with a plus-5 rating and 3 helpers on the power play. In these playoffs, he has 8 goals and 42 points, smashing Wayne Gretzky’s previous record for assists in a postseason (31, 1988).

The Oilers are trying to force a Game 7 and become only the 2nd team in NHL history to erase an 0-3 hole to win the Stanley Cup Final. The Toronto Maple Leafs did it in 1942, stunning the Detroit Red Wings.

Game 6 best prop bets and predictions

Panthers at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:09 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Panthers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Oilers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-250) | Oilers -1.5 (+200)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Panthers at Oilers projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (15-7-0, 2.35 GAA, .906 SV%, 2 SO — 2024 playoffs) vs. Stuart Skinner (13-8-0, 2.54 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs)

Bobrovsky was a machine for most of these playoffs, but he has allowed 3 or more goals in 3 straight games, including 9 goals in the past 2 outings on just 39 shots.

It’s the most goals allowed in a 2-game span since allowing 9 goals in Games 3 and 4 of the 1st-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. And it’s the 1st time he has allowed 3 or more goals in 3 straight starts since Jan. 13-19.

Skinner has allowed just 4 goals on 65 shots in the past 2 games, and he has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 7 of his past 8 appearances since Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars.

It’s Skinner’s 1st time with 29 or more saves in consecutive games since Feb. 26-28 during the regular season.

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Panthers at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Panthers 3

Moneyline

The OILERS (-120) have the best player in the world, and McDavid is single-handedly carrying his team from the worst depths to the verge of forcing a decisive Game 7. It’s been a historic comeback, but there is still a long way to go.

Still, the fact this game is in Edmonton is a good sign. The Oilers offense has come alive with 16 goals in the past 3 games, including 13 in the previous 2 outings, after managing just a single goal in the 1st 2 games in Florida.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Panthers +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward if you need some insurance.

PASS.

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Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-115) is a strong play in Game 6.

Normally, as a series goes along, we see the offense tighten up, the goaltenders reign supreme, and the offense go into a bit of a dormant period. But this series, we’ve seen at least 7 goals in each of the past 3 outings after an average of just 3.5 goals per game in the first 2 installments. Keep striking while the iron is hot.

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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Game 5 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers meet Tuesday in Game 5 of their best-of-7 Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers lead the series 3-1. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers had a chance to secure the Stanley Cup in Canada in Saturday’s Game 4, but the host Oilers had other ideas.

Not only did Edmonton extend its season by at least 1 game, it dominated in an 8-1 victory while chasing Panthers G Sergei Bobrovsky for the 1st time in these playoffs. Bobrovsky allowed just 4 goals on 86 shots in the first 3 games in this series, but the Oilers scored 5 goals on 16 shots in 24:53 of action Saturday, so coach Paul Maurice switched gears with backup Anthony Stolarz entering the game.

The Oilers outshot the Panthers 35-33 in Game 4, but Florida dominated in the hits department with a 49-to-29 advantage. Edmonton finally scored on the power play, although it was still just 1-of-6. Still, the Oilers entered 0-for-10 on the man advantage in the first 3 losses.

C Mattias Janmark got things started with a shorthanded goal 3:11 into the game. He would add an assist on the Oilers’ next goal. C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was the goal scorer on the power play, with helpers from C Connor McDavid and C Leon Draisaitl.

McDavid scored his 1st goal of the series in Game 4, and he ended up with a 4-point night with 3 assists, too. He has 32 assists in the postseason, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s 1988 record of the most in a single playoff run.

All of the offensive support was welcome news for G Stuart Skinner, who turned aside 32 of 33 shots for his 1st victory since Game 6 against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final.

Game 5 best prop bets and predictions

Oilers at Panthers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:06 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oilers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Panthers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-225) | Panthers -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Oilers at Panthers projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (12-8-0, 2.51 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (15-6-0, 2.27 GAA, .909 SV%, 2 SO — 2024 playoffs)

As mentioned, Skinner kicked aside 32 of the 33 shots in Game 4. It was his most saves since stopping 33 of 34 shots in the 2-1 Western Conference Final clincher against the Stars in Game 6 June 2. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 6 of his past 7 starts.

Bobrovsky is still on track for the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the postseason despite the disastrous Game 4 showing. Bob has allowed just 1 goal on 51 shots in 2 home games in this series, and he has allowed 4 goals on 74 shots in the past 3 outings at Amerant Bank Arena.

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Oilers at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Oilers 2

Moneyline

The PANTHERS (-135) are a good bet to get the job done, securing their 1st Stanley Cup championship in franchise history Tuesday. If you love hockey, it’s always a sad time seeing the 3-foot, 35-pound sterling silver Cup come out of that case, with the 2 men with white gloves carrying it out in all of its glory. That means hockey season is over, and that’s exactly what we’ll get in Game 5.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Oilers +1.5 (-225) will cost 2.25 times your potential return, and that’s a little too expensive if you’re looking for little bit of insurance and you just can’t bring yourself to back Edmonton straight up.

PASS.

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Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-115) is the play again in Game 5 after the high-scoring outing last time out.

Edmonton racked up 8 goals in Game 4, but it managed just 1 goal in the first 2 games in South Florida. Expect Bobrovsky to bounce back in a big way in this close-out game.

The Oilers have cashed Under at a 9-4-1 clip in the past 14 postseason games. For the Panthers, the Under is 5-2 in the previous 7 outings, and 10-3 in the past 13 contests.

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Stanley Cup Final: Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers Game 4 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers meet Saturday in Game 4 of their best-of-7 Stanley Cup Final. Panthers lead series 3-0. Puck drop from Rogers Place in Edmonton is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers fired out to a 1-0 lead after the first period in Game 3 thanks to a Sam Reinhart even-strength goal, his 9th of the postseason.

In the second period, Warren Foegele energized the crowd at 1:49 to level the score, but Vladimir Tarasenko, Sam Bennett and Aleksander Barkov scored 3 unanswered goals to give Florida a 4-1 lead heading to the room.

In the third, Philip Broberg and Ryan McLeod scored 2 goals to slice Florida’s lead to 4-3, but that’s as close the home side could get.

Now, Edmonton has its back against the wall, and the Lord Stanley’s Cup will be in the building. Will we see Craig Campbell and Phil Pritchard, the Keepers of the Stanley Cup, wearing their white gloves for a presentation of hockey’s famous chalice?

Game 4 best prop bets and predictions

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Panthers at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Panthers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Oilers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-275) | Oilers -1.5 (+220)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Panthers at Oilers projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (15-5-0, 2.07 GAA, .916 SV%, 2 SO — 2024 playoffs) vs. Stuart Skinner (11-8-0, 2.59 GAA, .893 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs)

Bobrovsky allowed 3 goals on 35 shots in Game 3, but the result in the win-loss category was still the same. He has the Panthers on the verge of the franchise’s 1st-ever Stanley Cup, needing just 1 more victory. He has allowed 4 goals on 86 shots in the 3 games, keeping Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid without a goal in this series.

Skinner allowed 4 goals on just 23 shots in the Game 3 loss on home ice, and he is 0-3 with a 3.13 GAA and .868 SV% in the Stanley Cup Final, which just hasn’t been good enough. However, it would help if his offense would give him a little bit of support, too.

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Panthers at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Panthers 2

Moneyline

The OILERS (-120) are looking to avoid the broom and force this series back to South Florida for at least 1 more game.

Edmonton can take a lesson out of the playbook of the Dallas Mavericks, who faced a series sweep in the NBA Finals Friday night. The Mavs fired out to a hot start in Game 4, and never looked back. The Oilers need to get off to a big start, and not let the Panthers get anything going. It will be easier said than done.

The Oilers not only need to shut down the Panthers early, and get off on the right foot, but McDavid, Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, etc. need to get going before it’s too late.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Panthers +1.5 (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward.

If you like Florida, just play it straight up. Taking the Cats on the puck line for a little insurance is just too expensive and risky.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-120) is the lean in Game 4, but be careful and go with a half-unit play at most.

We had a higher-scoring Game 3, with the first Over of the series. However, the first 2 games went low, and we should see that happen again in Game 4.

The hardest game to win is the last one, and the Panthers could have some nerves trying to get that elusive 16th playoff win. The Oilers will likely take few chances, as they don’t want to commit a miscue allowing the Panthers to have a breakaway and scoring chance to other way to make things more difficult for Edmonton.

We could see a low-scoring game, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see a 1-1 or 2-2 score, with the winner decided in overtime.

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Stanley Cup Final: Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers welcome the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final Thursday. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC).. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers have won 5 games in a row and taken a 2-0 series lead after taking down the Oilers 4-1 Monday and covering as -111 home favorites. C Evan Rodrigues found the back of the net twice for Florida while C Anton Lundell dished out 2 assists.

Edmonton has lost back-to-back games after Monday’s loss while failing to cover as a -103 road favorite. D Mattias Ekholm was the only Oilers player to score while C Connor McDavid and D Evan Bouchard were each credited with an assist. The Oilers have scored just 1 goal total in the Final.

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Panthers at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Panthers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Oilers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-225) | Oilers -1.5 (+185)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Panthers at Oilers projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (36-17-4, 2.37 GAA, .915 SV%, 6 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (36-16-5, 2.62 GAA, .905 SV%, 2 SO)

Bobrovsky has been one of the premier goalies in the NHL this season with his wins and GAA each earning him 3rd-best and his 6 SO tied for best. He has allowed just 1 goal in the first 2 games of this series with a .980 SV% in that span. He has allowed more than 2 goals just 1 time in his last 13 appearances.

Skinner was also one of the NHL’s top goalies this season with his wins tied for 3rd-best. He has struggled so far in the Final series allowing 2 or more goals in both games. He has a .888 SV% combined and has allowed 3 or more goals just 2 times in his last 10 appearances.

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Panthers at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Oilers 2

Moneyline

BET PANTHERS (+115).

The Panthers have started this series on a high note, outscoring the Oilers 7-1 in the first 2 games. They have also won 5 games in a row and have allowed 2 goals or fewer in 9 of their last 10 games. While heading to Edmonton will be a tall task, Florida has won 3 of its last 4 road games during the playoffs. Edmonton is just 3-4 in its last 7 games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is no value on the puck line for the Panthers.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-115).

The Panthers have hit the Under in 9 of their last 10 games while the Oilers have failed to hit the Over in 8 of their last 10. Both games in this series so far have hit Under 5.5 with the Oilers scoring just 1 goal combined. While you can expect a closer matchup Thursday, it will be equally as tough to score for both sides.

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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers Game 2 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers meet Monday in Game 2 of the best-of-7 Stanley Cup Final series, which the Panthers lead 1-0. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Florida took Saturday’s opener 3-0 as a -140 home favorite with the Under (5.5) cashing. The Panthers won Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Final by the same score, though it was on the road at the New York Rangers.

Against Edmonton Saturday, Florida C Carter Verhaeghe, the franchise’s leading scorer in Stanley Cup playoff history, netted the game’s 1st goal less than 4 minutes in. C Evan Rodrigues made it a 2-0 early in the 2nd period and C Eetu Luostarinen added an empty-netter late in the 3rd.

On the positive end for the Oilers, they outshot the Panthers 32-18 in Game 1 and have killed off 30 straight penalties. LW Zach Hyman, who leads Edmonton with 14 postseason goals, said after the loss that the key was to “not get frustrated,” adding that he liked his team’s game overall.

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Oilers at Panthers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Oilers +118 (bet $100 to win $118) | Panthers -142 (bet $142 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-230) | Panthers -1.5 (+188)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oilers at Panthers projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (11-6-0, 2.47 GAA, .897 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (13-5-0, 2.08 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO — 2024 playoffs)

Verhaeghe’s goal was allowed by Skinner on the 1st shot of the game, the 4th time that’s happened to the Oilers goalie this postseason and 11th overall this season, according to Sportsnet Stats. The 25-year-old sported a .922 save percentage in 6 games against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final.

Bobrovsky has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 11 of his past 12 postseason starts, a feat that has not been accomplished since G Jonathan Quick did so with the Stanley Cup winning Los Angeles Kings back in 2012. The 35-year-old recorded the 1st shutout in a Game 1 of a Stanley Cup Final since 2011 when Vancouver Canucks G Roberto Luongo blanked the Boston Bruins 1-0.

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Oilers at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Oilers 2

Moneyline

BET PANTHERS (-142).

Florida coach Paul Maurice complimented Verhaeghe and D Gustav Forsling’s journeys and how they had to “work and try and compete and fight” to get to the NHL. Forsling along with D Aaron Ekblad, the team leader in blocked shots (35) this postseason demonstrated in Game 1 their penchant for shutting down the opponent’s best players once again.

C Aleksander Barkov, who won the Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward, has been hugely instrumental in the Panthers’ ability to safeguard their zone no matter the opponent. The captain can score as well — he is tied with LW Matthew Tkachuk for the team lead in postseason points with 19. Plus, C Sam Reinhart is the only Panther in team history with 60+ goals in the regular and postseason combined. He has 65 (57 regular season, 8 postseason), breaking RW Pavel Bure’s record of 57 set in 2000-01.

Expect the Panthers to travel north of the border for Games 3 and 4 with a 2-0 series lead as the Oilers are just not deep enough to pick up a win in South Florida.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Way too much juice (-230) to lay to take Edmonton getting 1½ goals.

If you want to roll the dice on Florida (-1.5, +188) winning by 2, go for it. Just don’t bet more than 1½ units between the puck line and the moneyline.

I’d rather play it safe and just bet on the Panthers’ ML bet.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-110).

Once the Panthers get the lead, expect all of their lines and defensive pairings to be able to limit the Oilers superstars offensively. Plus, Edmonton plays a much more defensive style under coach Kris Knoblauch than Jay Woodcroft, who was fired in November after a 3-9-1 start.

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Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers Game 1 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers meet Saturday in Game 1 of their best-of-7 Stanley Cup Final. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006, when Edmonton lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in 7 games. Edmonton polished off the Los Angeles Kings in 5 games in the 1st round, before taking care of the Vancouver Canucks in 7 games in the 2nd round. In the Western Conference Final, the Oilers upended the Dallas Stars in 6 games, including wins in each of the previous 3 outings. The Under is on a 7-2-1 run in the past 10 postseason games for the Oilers, too.

Connor McDavid leads the team 26 assists and 31 points in just 18 postseason games, while chipping in with 5 goals, including 2 on the power play, with 12 assists on the man advantage. Leon Draisaitl has 10 goals with 28 points, while notching 6 power-play goals, and Evan Bouchard is nipping at their heels with 21 helpers and 27 points to go along with a team-high plus-14 rating.

The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the 2nd straight season. They lost to the Vegas Golden Knights last season, and Florida has lost both times in the Stanley Cup Final in franchise history.

Florida pounded the Tampa Bay Lightning in 5 games in the 1st round, while dropping the Boston Bruins in 6 games in the 2nd round. In the Eastern Conference Final, the Cats eased by the Rangers in 6 games, with 3 games going to overtime or beyond, with the final 5 contests decided by a single goal.

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Oilers at Panthers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oilers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Panthers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-225) | Panthers -1.5 (+185)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Oilers at Panthers projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (11-5-0, 2.50 GAA, .897 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (12-5-0, 2.20 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs)

Skinner was benched for 2 games in the Vancouver series, and he was taking some serious heat early in the Dallas series before finishing up strong. He has allowed just 4 goals on 76 shots in the past 3 games, all victories by the Oilers. He has now allowed 2 or fewer goals in 7 of the past 8 outings since Game 6 of the Vancouver Canucks.

Bobrovsky allowed just 5 goals on 74 shots in the final 3 games of the Rangers series, winning each outing while allowing 2 or fewer goals in the 3 starts. Bob has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 10 of the past 11 outings, too, with 5 goals allowed in Game 3 of the ECF as the lone exception.

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Oilers at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Oilers 2

Moneyline

The PANTHERS (-145) are a good play in the series opener. The difference in Game 1 should be experience. Florida can tap into last season’s valuable experience playing in the Stanley Cup Final, while the Oilers (+120) haven’t played for hockey’s biggest prize since 2006.

While Florida is 6-3 in 9 postseason home games, it has managed to win just 3 times in the past 6 outings at Amerant Bank Arena.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Oilers +1.5 (-225) will set you back more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s quite risky. While Florida has played 5 consecutive 1-goal games, if you need a little insurance, taking Edmonton is quite expensive, and there is very little value. If you like the Oilers, just play them straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is a solid play in Game 1.

Both of these teams have red-hot goaltenders, and each side should feel each other out early in this series as they get acclimated to a new opponent.

This is for all of the marbles, and while Florida was at this level last season, Edmonton will likely have some nerves going into the series opener. Goals should be at a premium.

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