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Florida Panthers at New York Rangers Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Florida Panthers at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers battle the New York Rangers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Thursday. The series is tied 2-2. Puck drop from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers snapped a 2-game losing streak on Tuesday by knocking off the Rangers 3-2 in overtime as -160 home favorites. Three players found the back of the net with C Sam Reinhart scoring the game-winning goal on a power play just over a minute into extra time.

New York lost Tuesday as a +144 road underdog. LW Artemi Panarin and D Adam Fox each had 2 assists.

Tuesday’s game was the 3rd consecutive overtime game in this series.

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Panthers at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:56 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+200) | Rangers +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Panthers at Rangers projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (36-17-4, 2.37 GAA, .915 SV%, 6 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (36-17-2, 2.58 GAA, .913 SV%, 4 SO)

Bobrovsky was one of the top goalies in the NHL during the regular season with his SV% ranking 7th, his wins and GAA both being tied for 3rd-best, and his SOs tied for 1st. He has been the Panthers top choice during the postseason and has allowed 9 goals through the 1st 4 games in this series.

Shesterkin was also one of the NHL’s premier goalies during the regular season ranking in the top-10 in SV%, SOs, and wins while his GAA was good for 11th. He has been the most-used goalie for the Rangers throughout their playoff stretch and has allowed 10 goals in the 4 games in the series.

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Panthers at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Rangers 2

Moneyline

BET PANTHERS (-125).

This series has been close with each of the last 3 games seeing OT play. The Panthers got their 1st OT win on Tuesday and have held the Rangers to 2 goals or fewer in 3 of the 4 games while scoring 3 or more in 3 of the 4. Heading back on the road in a critical Game 5, expect Florida to continue its dominant defense while putting the pressure on New York offensively.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

With such a close series, there is no value on the puck line in either direction.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-130).

Three of the 4 games in this series have hit Under 5.5 including 2 games that have seen OT. The Panthers have hit the Under 6 times in their last 10 games scoring 3 or fewer goals 7 times over that span. The Rangers have hit the Under 5 times in their last 8 games while scoring 3 goals or fewer 6 times during that span.

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Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’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 Wednesday in Game 4 of their best-of-7 Western Conference Final, which the Stars lead 2-1. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 8:30 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 Stars stormed back from a 2-0 first-period deficit to upend the Oilers 5-3 in Game 3. LW Jason Robertson busted out with a hat trick, including a ridiculous goal he jammed in the smallest nook and cranny behind G Stuart Skinner. The Stars have recaptured home-ice advantage and look to put the Oilers on the brink if they can take Game 4. The Over cashed for the 1st time in the series.

LW Zach Hyman and C Connor McDavid got the home side off and racing with a couple of goals in the 1st. The Stars roared back and outscored them 5-1 the rest of the way. Skinner allowed 4 goals on 21 shots. It was the first time he allowed 3+ goals in 4 outings. The Oilers are 0-for-5 on the power play in the series, which is something they will have to improve upon if they want to compete in the series.

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Stars at Oilers odds

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  • 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 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Stars at Oilers projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (10-6-0, 2.09 GAA, .923 SV% – 2024 playoffs) vs. Stuart Skinner (8-5-0, 2.76 GAA, .885 SV%, 1 SO – 2024 playoffs)

Dallas has lost Game 1 in every series the last 2 playoffs, but “Otter” always rights the ship. He has stopped 28+ shots in 4 straight games. He has stopped 91 of 97 shots in the series for a .938 SV%.

The 4 goals Skinner allowed in Game 2 was the most he has allowed since Game 1 of the previous series. He has stopped 70 of 78 shots in the series for an .897 SV%. He could have a short leash in Game 4 before Calvin Pickard is deployed.

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Stars at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Stars 3

Moneyline

The Oilers have to make a stand here. If they can take this one and tie it at 2, they go back to Dallas in essentially the same position they were in for Game 1, but it’s just a best-of-3 series at that point.

Game 2 was the only meeting in the last 10 meetings between the teams where we had fewer than 5 goals. So let’s go hard here.

Take OILERS + OVER 4.5 GOALS (+110) for a plus-money return.

Puck line/Against the spread

Hyman is going to have to continue to be a force in this series. C Leon Draisaitl has just 1 goal in the last 6 games, and now is the time to turn it up a notch.

Hyman has 4+ shots on goal in 4 of the last 5 games. Take ZACH HYMAN OVER 3.5 SHOTS (-125).

Over/Under

As mentioned, there were 5+ goals in 9 of 10 meetings. There were 6+ goals in 7 of those 10. At an even 6, I like the Over here, but if it were to swell to 6.5, I would stay away.

Take the OVER 6 (+100).

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New York Rangers at Florida Panthers Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Rangers at Florida Panthers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers meet Tuesday in Game 4 of their best-of-7 Eastern Conference Final, which the Rangers lead 2-1 after back-to-back overtime victories. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

After splitting a pair of low-scoring games at Madison Square Garden and the Rangers losing home-ice advantage, they responded with a wild 5-4 victory in overtime Sunday in Game 3 to seize back that home-ice advantage.

C Alex Wennberg provided the heroics Sunday 5:35 into OT, earning the Rangers their 1st series lead. C Barclay Goodrow remained hot with 2 goals, while LW Alexis Lafreniere joined him in the 2-goal club with a pair of even-strength goals in regulation.

Despite a 5-goal outburst against Panthers G Sergei Bobrovsky, the Rangers were unable to strike for a power-play goal. New York is 0-for-8 on the man advantage in this series, although it does have a shorthanded goal.

Florida has been involved in 5 one-goal games in the past 6 outings, losing 3 of those contests.

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Rangers 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 5:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Panthers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-175) | Panthers -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Rangers at Panthers projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (10-3-0, 2.33 GAA, .925 SV% — 2024 playoffs) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (9-5-0, 2.31 GAA, .903 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs)

Shesterkin let in 4 goals on 37 shots in the Game 3 overtime victory, and he has made 24 or more saves in 8 consecutive outings. After winning the first 7 games of these playoffs, he is 3-3 and 4 of his last 5 wins came in overtime. In fact, he is 4-0 when games have been decided in OT this postseason.

Bobrovsky was good for just 18 saves on 23 shots in Game 3, his most goals allowed since Game 4 of the Tampa Bay series when he conceded 6 goals on 32 shots. Game 3 was a giant change from his first 2 starts at MSG when he allowed just 2 goals on 54 shots, including a 3-0 Game 1 shutout victory.

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Rangers at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

The PANTHERS (-175) are a little on the pricey side, but they are a good play in Game 4 for the bounce back.

The Rangers (+145) have won 5 of their 6 playoff games on the road, so they’re tempting to play in Game 4. However, the Panthers went 26-13-2 at home in the regular season, and 4-3 at home in the postseason. While Florida has dropped 3 of the past 4 games, including the past 2 outings, don’t look for Bobrovsky to struggle again like he did in Game 3.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-175) will cost nearly 2 times the potential return. That’s too much risk for not enough reward.

If you like New York, just bet it straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (+105) is a strong play at plus-money.

The Under cashed in the first 2 games at Madison Square Garden, but there were 9 total goals in Game 3 to hit the Over (5.5).

The Over is 20-2-1 in the past 23 meetings between these teams dating back to 2016.

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Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’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 Monday in Game 3 of their best-of-7 Western Conference Final, which is tied 1-1. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 8:30 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 Stars bounced back from Thursday’s 3-2, Game 1 loss in 2OT by posting a 3-1 win Saturday in Game 2 on home ice to salvage a split. The Oilers still were able to seize home-ice advantage with the win in the series opener. The Under cashed in both outings.

Dallas has limited the opposition to just a single goal 4 times in the past 6 playoff games since Game 3 of the Colorado series. The Under is on a 4-1-1 run in the past 6 games and is 9-4-1 across the past 14 outings.

Edmonton has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 6 consecutive outings, and the Under is on a 5-0-1 run in the span. At home, the Oilers have picked up wins in 3 of the past 4 games. The Over us 4-1-1 in 6 home outings in these playoffs.

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Stars at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Stars +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Oilers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars +1.5 (-250) | Oilers -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Stars at Oilers projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (9-6-0, 2.04 GAA, .922 SV% — 2024 playoffs) vs. Stuart Skinner (8-4-0, 2.65 GAA, .890 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs)

Oettinger allowed just a single goal on 29 shots in the Game 2 victory against the Oilers, and he has allowed exactly 1 goal 4 times in the past 6 playoff starts. He has made 28 or more saves in 3 straight contests, and he and the Stars have won 3 straight games on the road.

Skinner has won 3 of the past 4 games since returning to the lineup in Game 6 of the Vancouver series after being benched for 2 games. He has allowed a total of just 7 goals on 89 shots in the 4 starts, going 3-1 with a 1.62 GAA and .921 SV% since returning to the starting job.

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Stars at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Stars 2

Moneyline

The OILERS (-125) are worth a look in Game 3 on home ice.

Edmonton did a good job gaining the road split in Dallas, seizing home-ice advantage from the Stars. Now, the Oilers look to keep that advantage in their 1st home date of the series.

Edmonton has won 3 of the past 4 games at home, and it is 4-2 in 6 home dates in the postseason.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Stars +1.5 (-250) will cost 2½ times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk if you require insurance and don’t want to play Dallas straight up.

The Oilers have been involved in 1-goal games in 4 of the past 5 at Rogers Place, while 9 of the past 11 playoff games have also been 1-goal games for Edmonton. So, expect this one to be close.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

We have seen the Under cash in 2 straight games in this series, while the total has gone low at a 5-0-1 clip in the past 6 playoff outings for the Oilers.

The Under is 3-0 in the past 3 games for the Stars, too, while cashing at a 4-1-1 clip in the past 6 outings.

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New York Rangers at Florida Panthers Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Rangers at Florida Panthers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers meet Sunday in Game 3 of their best-of-7 Eastern Conference Final. Series tied 1-1. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers suffered the 3-0 loss on home ice in Game 1, as Sergei Bobrovsky was a brick wall in the opener. The Panthers offense didn’t exactly light it up against Igor Shesterkin in that game, scoring 1 goal, with the Rangers allowing an own goal and an empty-net goal.

Game 1 saw the Under cash, snapping a 19-0-1 run to the Over in the previous 20 meetings dating back to 2016. Game 2 also saw the Under cash, as the Rangers avoided digging themselves into an 0-2 series hole.

New York scratched out a 2-1 win in overtime, with Barclay Goodrow notching his 2nd game-winning goal of the playoffs. The Rangers avoided  losing the first 2 games at home, as only the 1945 Detroit Red Wings have come back to win a conference final series after losing the 1st 2 at home.

Suddenly, the Under is on a 2-0 run in this series after the long Over streak. In fact, we’ve had just 3.0 average goals per game in this series, and it’s unlikely we’ll see a giant uptick in offense in South Florida.

The Rangers have struggled on the power play, going 0-for-6 in the 2 games to date.

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Rangers at Panthers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Panthers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-200) | Panthers -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

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Rangers at Panthers projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (9-3-0, 2.22 GAA, .928 SV% — 2024 playoffs) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (9-4-0, 2.12 GAA, .912 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs)

Shesterkin kicked aside 26 of the 27 shots he faced in Game 2, and he has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his previous 4 outings. While the offense has managed 2 or fewer goals of support, he is still humming right along.

Bobrovsky made another ridiculous highlight-reel save in Game 2, but he was unable to shut down an odd-man break in overtime, as Goodrow cashed in on a slot bomb to square the series. Bob is still one of the favorites to win the Conn Smythe Trophy if the Panthers were to advance and win it all, but we still have a long way to go.

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Rangers at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Rangers 2

Moneyline

The PANTHERS (-155) are a strong play in Game 3 in front of their home fans. The Rangers (+130) have struggled on the power play, going 0-for-6 in this series so far. New York needs to give Shesterkin a lot more offensive help than they are.

Florida has dropped 2 of the past 3 games on home ice, and this one won’t be lopsided by any means. Expect a low-scoring, hard-hitting affair with few chances taken by each side.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-200) will set you back 2 times your potential return, and that’s far too great of a risk for such a small return.

If you like New York, just bet it straight up for a much better value.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-135) is a little on the costly side, but based upon the offensive results we’ve seen in this series so far, it’s a sound investment.

There have been a total of just 6 combined goals in the 2 games, including 1 own goal and another overtime winner. That means we’ve basically seen 4 legit goals in regulation in 120 minutes.

After years of Over results between these 2 teams, they’re each making up for lost time with a handful of Unders now.

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Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars meet in Game 2 of the best-of-7 Western Conference Final Saturday. The Oilers lead the series 1-0. Puck drop from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers have won 3 games in a row after taking down Dallas 3-2 in double overtime in Game 1 to cash as +111 road underdogs. C Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal and tacked on an assist, while LW Zach Hyman also added a goal and an assist in the win.

Dallas dropped its 2nd home game in a row with Thursday’s loss as a -123 favorite. C Tyler Seguin scored both goals for the Stars while 3 different players were credited with an assist.

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Oilers at Stars odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Stars -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-225) | Stars -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Oilers at Stars projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (36-16-5, 2.62 GAA, .905 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (35-14-4, 2.72 GAA, .905 SV%, 3 SO)

Skinner has been the top goalie for the Oilers this season and throughout the playoffs. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in each of the team’s last 3 games and is 7-2 in his last 9 starts. He had the 3rd-best record in the NHL during the regular season.

Like Skinner, Oettinger has been the main goalie for his team throughout the regular season and playoffs, starting in each postseason game for Dallas. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 4 of his last 7 games.

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Oilers at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Stars 2

Moneyline

BET OILERS (+115).

While Dallas holds the advantage at home, Edmonton seems to have turned a corner in the playoffs. It held a 2-0 lead early in Game 1 before allowing 2 unanswered goals and scored quick in the 2nd OT period. The Oilers have won 3 games in a row and 7 of their last 10, while Dallas has dropped 3 of its last 4 home games and 2 of its last 3 OT games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is no value on the puck line.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-120).

Edmonton has failed to hit the Over in 6 of its last 10 games, including each of its last 5. It has scored 3 or fewer goals in 5 of its last 6 games and held opponents to 3 or fewer in 8 of its last 10.

Dallas has failed to hit the Over in 7 of its last 10 games, including 4 of its last 5. It has scored 3 or fewer goals in 7 of its last 10 games while allowing 3 or fewer in 8 of its last 10.

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Florida Panthers at New York Rangers Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Rangers at Florida Panthers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers meet in Game 2 of the best-of-7 Eastern Conference Final Friday. The Panthers lead the series 1-0. Puck drop from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Florida enters Game 2 with the early series advantage after their 3-0 victory Wednesday, cashing as a (-115) road favorite.

Panthers LW Matthew Tkachuk recorded a goal and an assist in Game 1 as he currently leads the team in points (16) this postseason. Florida coach Paul Maurice told reporters postgame that the superstar “righted our team back to the simple parts of our game.”

The Rangers had 12 giveaways compared to just 2 for the Panthers in Game 1. The Blueshirts are 20-3-1 in the regular season and postseason when C Matt Rempe is in the lineup, so reinserting the 21-year-old enforcer may be a potential solution to breaking up this Florida forecheck.

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Panthers at Rangers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -114 (bet $114 to win $100) | Rangers -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+225) | Rangers +1.5 (-280)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +104 | U: -128)

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Panthers at Rangers projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (9-3, 2.18 GAA, .909 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (8-3, 2.37 GAA, .926 SV%)

The 35-year-old Bobrovsky is coming off his 2nd career postseason shutout. He saved 24 shots in Game 1 and has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 6 straight starts.

In reality, Shesterkin really only allowed 1 goal in Game 1. LW Alexis Lafreniere inadvertently put the puck past his goalie for the own goal to make it 2-0, plus C Sam Bennett netted an empty-netter in the waning moments.

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Panthers at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida 3, New York 2

Moneyline

BET FLORIDA (-114).

D Gustav Forsling has been outstanding this postseason and was a huge reason for the Panthers’ success in Game 1. Conversely for the Rangers on the defensive end, D Adam Fox has no points in his last 5 games, and the D-corps has combined for only 16 points this entire postseason.

Expect Florida to continue to play its effective style that will wear down the Rangers, and this series will head to Sunrise with the Cats holding a 2-0 series advantage.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

This is too much juice to take the Blueshirts +1.5 (-280). However, the President’s Trophy winners are capable of hanging with the Panthers, so I would rather make a small play on WILL THERE BE OVERTIME: YES (+340).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-128).

Florida was the most penalized team in the Eastern Conference during the regular season, but the Cats have done a good job avoiding the box by being more disciplined after the whistle in the playoffs. Plus, ultimately with these 2 outstanding netminders, it’s difficult to come up with a strong argument for an Over play.

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Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Edmonton Oilers clash with the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their best-of-7 Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center Thursday. Puck drop is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers survived some shaky goaltending to outlast the gritty Vancouver Canucks in 7 games. It was a weird series for C Connor McDavid, who went without a point in 3 of those games. He only had 1 goal in the series and had 5 shots in the last 3 games combined. The Oilers found ways to win without him scoring goals. He had an injury late in the regular season. Is that still an issue? Did Vancouver unlock something defensively? Those questions will be answered soon.

The Stars wiped out the Colorado Avalanche in 6 games. They dropped the first game at home and then won 4 of the next 5. They lost C Roope Hintz to an upper-body injury in the series. He’s listed as day-to-day but has been skating as if he’ll be ready to go. An even bigger issue is G Jake Oettinger left Wednesday’s practice as he felt under the weather. He’s the X-factor of this series, and if he’s shaky at the start of this series, it could be a short one.

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Oilers at Stars odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:57 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Stars -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-225) | Stars -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oilers at Stars projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (7-3, 2.87 GAA, .881 SV%, 1 SO in 10 GS these playoffs) vs. Jake Oettinger (8-5, 2.09 GAA, .918 in 13 GS these playoffs)

Skinner was essentially benched midway through the last series, but the defense stepped up upon his return. Skinner stopped 14 of 15 and 15 of 17 in the last 2 games of the Vancouver series. He faced the Stars once this season and lost after allowing 4 goals on 27 shots.

Oettinger was great against the Avs, shutting the door with 29 saves on 30 shots in the clincher. He went 1-0-1 with a 2.00 GAA and .932 SV% in 2 starts against Edmonton this season. He stopped all 35 shots in the April 3 meeting and allowed 4 goals on 24 shots in the other meeting.

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Oilers at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Stars 2

Moneyline

The Stars have lost the opener in each playoff round thus far, despite it coming at home. They lost all 3 Game 1s last season as well, and 2 of them came at home. With health concerns to one of their top forwards and a potentially ill goalie, I’m taking the OILERS +110.

Puck line/Against the spread

No thanks to the puck line here. I’m going with ZACH HYMAN OVER 3.5 SHOTS (-110). He had 4+ shots in the last 2 games and in 5 of 7 of the last series.

Over/Under

The Oilers are 5-4-1 O/U in their last 10, and the Stars are 4-5-1 in their last 10. Head-to-head, the Over has cashed in 6 of the last 10 with it cashing in 2 of the 3 meetings this season. This is a tricky one because Skinner has been shaky, and Oettinger is potentially sick. But I’m going UNDER 6 (-110).

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Florida Panthers at New York Rangers Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Florida Panthers at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers meet Wednesday in Game 1 of their best-of-7 Eastern Conference Final. Puck drop from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers finished off the Tampa Bay Lightning in 5 games in the 1st round, and edged the Boston Bruins in 6 games in the 2nd round. The past 3 games were 1-goal games, and each ended up going Under, after a 6-0 run to the Over.

Florida has posted an impressive 4-1 mark on the road in 5 games in the postseason, including winning all 3 games in Boston. The only game the Panthers lost was an elimination game at Amalie Arena in Tampa in Game 4, when the team was already up 3-0 in the series.

As a favorite, Florida is 8-3 in the playoffs, and 3-1 on the road as a favorite. The Over is 3-2 in 5 playoff road games, but the Under has cashed in the past 2 instances.

For the Rangers, they swept the Washington Capitals in the 1st round, outscoring the Caps 15-7, while splitting the Over-Under. New York held a 3-0 series lead against Carolina, but lost the next 2 games to go back to Raleigh for a Game 6. They dropped the most recent game at home, losing 4-1 in Game 5 to Carolina, but New York is still 4-1 at MSG in these playoffs.

The Rangers are an underdog for the 7th consecutive game. They’re 4-2 in 6 games as an underdog in the playoffs, including 2-1 on home ice. They Over is 5-2 in the past 7 games for the Blueshirts.

These teams met 3 times in the regular season, with Florida winning twice, including 1 of the 2 meetings in Manhattan. The Rangers won the most recent meeting 4-3 in a shootout at MSG on March 23. In 2 of the 3 regular-season meetings, we had a 1-goal game.

The Over cashed in all 3 games this season, and the total has gone high at an amazing 18-0-1 clip in the past 19 in this series. The last time we had an Under result between these teams, James Reimer outdueled Henrik Lundqvist in a game in New York on Nov. 20, 2016.

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Panthers at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+220) | Rangers +1.5 (-275)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Panthers at Rangers projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (8-3-0, 2.37 GAA, .902 SV% — 2024 playoffs) vs. Igor Shesterkin (8-2-0, 2.40 GAA, .923 SV% — 2024 playoffs)

Bobrovsky allowed 4 goals in Game 1 against the Boston Bruins, which was rather uncharacteristic. Bench boss Paul Maurice stuck with him, and Bob allowed just 8 goals in the final 5 games of the Bruins series, winning 4 of those starts.

Shesterkin allowed at least 3 goals in each of the past 3 games, including 4 goals in Game 4 in Carolina. He was tasked with a lot of saves, however, stopping 183 of the 198 shots he faced, good for a .924 SV% in the final 5 games of the Hurricanes series.

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Panthers at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Panthers 3

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-110) opened as slight underdogs on home ice, but now it’s essentially a pick ’em.

The money has started to pour in on the home team, with nearly two-thirds of the bets, and roughly 60% of the money, backing the Blueshirts.

New York should probably be favored, even though it lost 2 of 3 to Florida in the regular season. This is a team which missed the President’s Trophy by a single point, and it had the best point total in the Eastern Conference. The disrespect for New York, especially against Carolina, was felt in the early games of that series when it was an underdog on home ice in both Games 1 and 2. The Rangers won. Look for that to happen again in this series opener.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, if you’re not quite sold on the Rangers, and would like a little insurance. That’s an awful bet, frankly, and not a good long-term betting strategy. If you like New York, just bet it straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-110) is the best play on the board in this series opener.

The Over run of 19-0-1 in the past 20 meetings between these teams is unbelievable, and we had a perfect 3-for-3 on Overs in the 3 regular-season battles.

It’s hard to believe we’re not going to have an Under at some point in this series, but you have some huge stones if you bet it to happen in Game 1 based on that history.

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Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks Game 7 odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks meet Monday in Game 7 of their Western Conference 2nd-round series. Puck drop from Rogers Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN). Series tied 3-3. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Canucks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers staved off elimination with a 5-1 win on home ice Saturday in Game 6 against the Canucks, pushing on the total (6) at most shops. Vancouver opened with a win in Game 1, and the teams have alternated wins and losses ever since.

While we had a push in Game 6, we’ve had an average of just 5.33 goals per game (GPG) in the past 3 outings, after we had 7.7 GPG in the 1st 3 games of the series, all Over results.

Game 6 was actually tied 1-1 after the 1st period, but that’s when Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard came alive with goals in the 2nd period. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evander Kane added to the fun with goals in the 3rd period.

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Oilers at Canucks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Canucks +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+165) | Canucks +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Oilers at Canucks projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (6-3-0, 2.97 GAA, .881 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs) vs. Arturs Silovs (5-4-0, 2.89 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs)

Coach Kris Knoblauch started Calvin Pickard in Games 4 and 5, and Pickard made his 1st-career postseason start in Game 4. The coach went back to the All-Star Skinner for Game 6, and he allowed just a single goal on 15 shots in the win, forcing a decisive Game 7.

Coach Rick Tocchet has ruled out All-Star Thatcher Demko (knee) for Game 7, so it appears it will be Silovs again for Game 7. He allowed 5 goals on 27 shots in the loss, and he has conceded 3 or more goals in 5 of the past 6 starts.

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Oilers at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Canucks 2

Moneyline

The OILERS (-155) are a solid play as moderate road favorites in this decisive Game 7.

These teams are meeting for just the 3rd time in NHL postseason history, but hopefully we get many more meetings in the future. This has been an entertaining series, with plenty of twists and turns.

The Canucks (+130) had a chance to salt things away in Game 6, but Silovs had his worst performance of the postseason.

Skinner looked like he had his swagger back in Game 6, and Edmonton is the play with its high-octane offense.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Canucks +1.5 (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s quite a bit of risk if you need a little bit of insurance.

If you like Vancouver, bet it straight up instead.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-120) is the best play on the board in a Game 7.

Neither team will be keen on taking chances, potentially leading to an odd-man break the other way, and a scoring opportunity. Shots on goal, and goals in general, will be at a premium. We should see a low-scoring game with plenty of physicality.

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