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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.

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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 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.

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 Game 4: Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers best prop bet picks and predictions

Here are the best prop bets for Saturday’s Stanley Cup Final Game 4 between the Panthers and Oilers.

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The Florida Panthers visit the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we break down BetMGM Sportsbook’s Stanley Cup Final Game 4 prop bet odds and lines, and tab the 4 best Panthers vs. Oilers prop bets to make among SportsbookWire’s expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Stanley Cup Final has been all Florida so far. The Panthers take a 3-0 lead into Saturday night in what should be a fast-paced, aggressive game. In a win-or-go-home scenario for Edmonton and a chance at a Stanley Cup for Florida, Saturday will hold a lot of excitement.

Game 4: Best Panthers at Oilers prop bet picks

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Oilers C Connor McDavid: OVER 3.5 SHOTS (-130)

The Oilers have had 32 or more shots on goal in 2 of the first 3 games in this series with McDavid having 5 or more shots in each of those matchups. With their backs against the wall, the Oilers will look to attack heavier and score quick, with McDavid playing a key role in that strategy.

Panthers LW Matthew Tkachuk: OVER 0.5 POINTS (-155)

Tkachuk ranked 12th in the NHL in assists this season with 62 and 20th in points with 80. While he was virtually silent on the score sheet in the first 2 games of the series, he notched his first point of the Final when he assisted on a goal in Game 3. In order to close out the series on the road, Florida will need a well-rounded effort with its starts performing to standard making a Tkachuk point more than likely.

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OVER 5.5 (+100)

In Game 3, we finally saw some fight out of the Oilers, which resulted in 3 goals, their most in the Final thus far. They have scored 3 or more goals in 6 of their last 10 games while allowing 3 or more in 5 of their last 8. After gaining momentum, while falling short of a comeback, Edmonton should pick up where they left off and not be held to a goal or less in Game 3. Florida has scored 3 or more goals in 7 of its last 9 overall.

PANTHERS (+100)

Florida should close out the Final on Saturday. It has been dominant in the first 3 games and throughout the playoffs and has won 6 games in a row. While closing the series on the road may be tough, the Panthers have scored 3 or more goals in each of the first 3 games with Bobrovsky playing phenomenally in goal.

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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?

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Panthers at Oilers odds

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  • 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 Game 3: Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers best prop bet picks and predictions

Here are the 4 best prop bets for Thursday’s Stanley Cup Final Game 3 between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.

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The Florida Panthers travel to meet the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of 2024 Stanley Cup Final Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we break down FanDuel Sportsbook’s Stanley Cup Final Game 3 prop bet odds and lines, and tab the 4 best Panthers vs. Oilers prop bets to make among SportsbookWire’s expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Stanley Cup Final series shifts to Alberta for Game 3, with the Panthers holding a 2-0 series lead. The Oilers have managed to slip just 1 goal past Sergei Bobrovsky in the first 2 games of this series, as the Panthers have outscored Edmonton by a 7-1 margin.

The Under has cashed in both games in South Florida, as Bobrovsky and Stuart Skinner have done a decent job limiting the opposition to this point. In fact, the Under has cashed in 5 straight games for the Panthers, and 10 of the previous 11 outings for Florida.

The total has gone low in 4 in a row for the Oilers, while cashing at a 9-2-1 clip in the previous 12 postseason games. So, it’s unlikely we’ll spend much time analyzing the Anytime Goal Scorer options at this time. There are plenty of other areas of focus, however.

Game 3: Best Panthers at Oilers prop bet picks

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First to 5 shots on goal — OILERS (-134)

The Oilers are in an 0-2 series hole, and it’s time to get a little desperate. Edmonton has cobbled together just 1 single goal of offense in the first 2 games of this series against Bobrovsky. However, it should feed off of the energy of the crowd, and it would really help if the Oilers could get an early goal to get the fans out of their seats early.

Edmonton managed just 19 shots on goal in Game 2, which was not what they needed. If it is going to beat Bobrovsky, and get him out of his comfort zone, the Oilers need to fire pucks at him, and a lot of them.

With the shift in venue, the Oilers should have some energy, and an early power play wouldn’t hurt, either.

Player to record 1+ points — PANTHERS C CARTER VERHAEGHE (-138)

Verhaeghe rolled up 34 goals and 72 points in the regular season, and he has 10 goals and 18 points in 19 postseason games, picking up the pace even more.

He has proven to be a big-time offensive producer when it matters most. Verhaeghe opened the scoring in Game 1 just 3:59 into the contest, with helpers to C Aleksander Barkov and C Sam Reinhart.

We’re not quite looking for Verhaeghe to light the lamp, we just need a goal, an assist, etc. If the Panthers get some offense going in Edmonton, Verhaeghe is likely to be right in the middle of things.

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Player to record 2+ shots — OILERS LW EVANDER KANE (-110)

Playing this prop takes a little bit of a leap of faith. Kane needs to get more involved for the Oilers, as he has been invisible for a while now.

Kane hasn’t recorded a single shot on goal (SOG) in the first 2 games of this series. He also went without a SOG in the series clincher in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars. In fact, Kane has just 2 total SOG in his past 5 postseason games.

Returning home, however, should get Kane going. This is a guy who scored 24 goals in the regular season. He also had 9 SOG in the first 2 games of the Western Conference Final against the Stars, and he has 44 SOG in 20 postseason outings. Kane needs an early shot to get his confidence and swagger back, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him get to 4 or 5 SOG.

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Panthers G Sergei Bobrovsky OVER 24.5 saves (-125)

The Oilers are going to be desperate, or at least they should be. This is a must-win game for Edmonton, as it cannot afford to fall into an 0-3 series hole.

The Oilers fired 32 shots in Game 1, with Bob equal to the task every time. In Game 2, the Panthers gummed up the neutral zone, making it tough for Edmonton to get anything going.

Edmonton should be closer to 30 SOG in Game 3, as it’s now or never. The Oilers need to get the offense going, especially the vaunted power play. Edmonton is 0-for-7 on the man advantage, and that needs to change in a hurry.

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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

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  • 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 Game 2: Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers best prop bet picks and predictions

Here are the 5 best prop bets for Monday’s Stanley Cup Final Game 2 between the Oilers and Panthers.

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The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers meet Monday in Game 2 of their best-of-7 Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers lead 1-0. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we break down BetMGM Sportsbook’s Stanley Cup Final Game 2 prop bet odds and lines, and tab the 5 best Oilers vs. Panthers prop bets to make among SportsbookWire’s expert NHL picks and predictions.

We drilled 3 of the 5 prop bets in Game 1 as Florida took the opener 3-0. The only 2 we missed on were a single SOG by Zach Hyman and Sam Bennett. Those happen, but we hit on Bennett’s Over 0.5 points for +120 and more than came out ahead.

Florida dominated Game 1 despite being outshot 32-18. LW Matthew Tkachuk only spent 13:57 time on ice as the Panthers deployed C Aleksander Barkov‘s line to combat C Connor McDavid and C Leon Draisaitl. Edmonton’s lethal power play went 0-for-3, and the Panthers outhit the Oilers 57-32. What could be in store for Game 2?

Game 2: Best Oilers at Panthers prop bet picks

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Oilers C Connor McDavid OVER 3.5 shots (-110)

McDavid had 6 SOG in Game 1 as he clearly came out motivated to make an impact. That probably had an effect on Hyman not reaching the 4 SOG needed in Game 1. Barkov is one of the best defensive forwards in the league, and he’s playing McJesus tightly. He still managed to fire 6 on net, and I like the odds here to get 4 again.

Panthers G Sergei Bobrovsky OVER 24.5 saves (-130)

Bobrovsky stopped all 32 shots he faced in Game 1. The Oilers should break through with a couple in this one. However, for the amount of shots they took in a shutout, they are finding the angles and holes in the defense to get them on net. I look for 26+ saves in this one.

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Panthers C Sam Bennett OVER 0.5 points (+115)

Bennett might have been the most impactful player in Game 1. He had 1 assist, 2 SOG and 11 hits in 15:57 TOI. He has a point in 4 straight and 9 of 13 games played in these playoffs. His plus-money output remains ripe after cashing at +120 in Game 1.

Panthers RW Vladimir Tarasenko OVER 1.5 shots (-150)

We’re going back to the well with this one. Vladi scored the eventual game-winner in the clincher against the New York Rangers. He had 2 SOG and 4 hits in 12:22 TOI. I could see an increase in that playing time, and he has 2+ SOG in 5 straight games.

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Oilers C Leon Draisaitl anytime goal (+165)

Draisaitl was kept out of the net for the 3rd straight game Saturday. He is very close to cashing in, though. He had 4 SOG in Game 1, which was the most he had on net in the last 9 games. He’s playing with desperation, and this price is a steal for a superstar itching to score.

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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 Game 1: Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers best prop bet picks and predictions

Here are the 5 best prop bets for Saturday’s Stanley Cup Final Game 1 between the Oilers and Panthers.

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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 break down BetMGM Sportsbook’s Stanley Cup Final Game 1 prop bet odds and lines, and tab the 5 best Oilers vs. Panthers prop bets to make among SportsbookWire’s expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006 when they were defeated by the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s a crowning moment for C Connor McDavid, who is experiencing his first tangible playoff success after being widely regarded as the league’s best player for several years. He has 5 goals, 26 assists and 31 points in 18 games this postseason.

The Panthers have a balanced attack with big bodies on defense. They’re led by LW Matthew Tkachuk, who is arguably the toughest 200-foot matchup in the game. He has been quiet of late, though, with just 1 goal in his last 11 games.

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Game 1: Best Oilers at Panthers prop bet picks

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:34 p.m. ET.

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Oilers LW Zach Hyman OVER 3.5 shots (-110)

Hyman has been a consistent offensive machine this postseason, leading the club with 14 goals in 18 games. He also has 4+ shots on goal in 12 of the 18. He gets credited with some cheap ones on deflections and rebounds in front of the net, which makes this one even more formidable.

Panthers C Sam Bennett OVER 2.5 shots (+105)

Bennett is a gritty, 2nd-line center that has paid dividends this postseason. He missed a few games earlier in the playoffs due to injury and has found his stride with goals in 3 straight games. As such, he has 4 and 5 SOG in the last 2 games. Look for him to continue to be aggressive.

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Bennett OVER 0.5 points (+120)

Since we like him to remain aggressive with the puck, that increases his potential points output. He has a point in 8 of 12 games played in these playoffs. If you’re giving up plus-money potential, I’m going to take it to the bank.

Panthers RW Vladimir Tarasenko OVER 1.5 shots (-140)

Vladi scored the eventual game-winner in the last series against the New York Rangers. He’s seeking his 2nd Stanley Cup, and the team is leaning on his experience and wicked shot. He has 3, 2, 5 and 2 SOG in the last 4 games. He’s a near-lock to land 2 on net again.

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Panthers G Sergei Bobrovsky UNDER 2.5 goals against (-115)

Bobrovsky had a 1.89 GAA and .921 SV% in the conference final. His .855 save percentage against high-danger shots on goal (106 saves, 124 shots), according to NHL EDGE, is the best among goalies to play at least 5 games in the playoffs. Florida is 2nd in the playoffs in limiting opponents to 24.5 shots on goal per game. Bob allowed 2 goals or fewer in 13 of 17 playoff games, including 5 of the 6 in the Eastern Conference Final. I expect jitters and a slower pace for the Oilers out of the chute.

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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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Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers meet Sunday in Game 6 of their best-of-7 Western Conference Final, which the Oilers lead 3-2. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers took Game 5 on the road 3-1 as +107 underdogs and the Under (5.5) cashed. Heading into the game, the talking heads and fans were down on Oilers G Stuart Skinner, but he was remarkable in the pivotal game, stopping 19 of 20 shots. Edmonton fired out to a 3-0 lead, scoring once in the 1st period and twice in the 2nd period, and held on for the 3-1 victory — the host Stars scored with 5:51 to go in the 3rd.

Edmonton C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins knocked in 2 power-play goals — for a 2-0 lead early in the 2nd — while D Philip Broberg added his 1st-career postseason goal as the Oilers stunned the Stars and their home crowd.

The Stars are 1-0 in elimination games this season, edging the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 7 in the opening round. Dallas is 4-9 in the past 13 games when facing elimination, while Edmonton is 4-0 in the past 4 closeout games, including 2-0 this postseason.

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Stars 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 5:29 a.m. ET.

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

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Stars at Oilers projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (10-8-0, 2.25 GAA, .917 SV% — 2024 playoffs) vs. Stuart Skinner (10-5-0, 2.60 GAA, .890 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs)

Oettinger has tailed off a bit, although his overall numbers are pretty good. The Dallas tendy has allowed 10 goals on 84 shots in the past 3 games, losing each of the past 2 outings. That includes 7 goals allowed on 58 shots in the past 2 visits to Edmonton.

After back-to-back losses in Games 2 and 3, the much-maligned Skinner bounced back with consecutive wins, allowing just 3 goals on 42 shots in Games 4 and 5 — he allowed 2 goals on 22 shots in Game 4.

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Stars at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Stars 2

Moneyline

The OILERS (-135) are a strong play at home against the Stars (+115) in this elimination game.

Edmonton carries the hopes of an entire nation on its shoulder, as Canada hasn’t had a Stanley Cup winner since 1993. It appears the Oilers are in good shape to play for Lord Stanley’s Cup as it has 2 chances to close out the Stars.

The Oilers have won both closeout games so far in these playoffs, and they’re a good play in front of the home fans in Game 6.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Stars +1.5 (-225) will cost more than 2 times your potential return — if you require a little bit of insurance and you can’t back Dallas straight up.

The Oilers -1.5 (+180) can’t be trusted, although they’re quite a tempting play for the chance to nearly double up. Still, this should be a tight, low-scoring battle in Alberta. Edmonton has been involved in 1-goal games in 9 of its past 14 postseason contests, although the past 4 games have been decided by 2 or more goals.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-115) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under cashed in Game 5, and that’s typical as a series goes deeper. We see less wide-open play, and more physicality, hitting, defense and goaltending as a series rolls along.

The Under is 6-2-1 in the past 9 games for the Oilers. However, the Over is 6-1-1 in 8 postseason home games, so tread lightly.

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