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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

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

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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 Game 2: Florida Panthers at Vegas Golden Knights best prop bet picks and predictions

Here are the best prop bet picks and predictions for Monday’s Stanley Cup Final Game 2 between the Panthers and Golden Knights

The Florida Panthers meet the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Final playoff series Monday. Puck drop at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights were the more disciplined team in Game 1 as they exhibited masterclass composure in the 5-2 victory. Florida jumped out to a 1-0 lead halfway through the 1st period, and each team traded goals in the 1st 2 frames. It was all Vegas in the 3rd.

Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill delivered possibly the best save of the postseason reaching back to make a save with his stick, and D Alex Pietrangelo stopped another Panthers stab at it. It seemed to leave the Panthers in shock, and all they could do was try to muck it up and bait VGK into penalties.

We went 4-1 here in Game 1 with the only prop that didn’t cash being Sergei Bobrovsky falling 1 save short. Let’s see where the value lies for Game 2.

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Game 2: Best Panthers at Golden Knights 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 10:05 a.m. ET.

Matthew Tkachuk ANYTIME goal (+120)

Tkachuk was mostly invisible in Game 1 until he was sent to the locker room early. He used one of his usual tricks in jabbing people in the face during scrums trying to get a retaliatory infraction called and was given a double-minor and a 10-minute misconduct. Something similar happened in Game 4 against Boston, and he came back with a goal and an assist in Game 5. He had goals in 3 of 4 games against Carolina and will look to be more of a factor in Game 2.

Mark Stone OVER 2.5 shots (+105)

Stone had a goal and was all over the ice in Game 1, logging 7 shots on goal. That was the most shots he recorded all postseason, but he has logged at least 3 SOG in the last 3 games. I look for Game 2 to have a different vibe, and VGK will need its power forward to continue to apply the pressure.

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Will both teams score 2 or more goals? (including overtime and shoot-outs): YES (-175)

We cashed this one in Game 1 at -160, and the books have added even more juice. I feel strongly enough about it to bite one more time. It has cashed in 6 of the last 8 meetings between the teams, and I look for a more focused Panthers team in Game 2.

Jonathan Marchessault OVER 0.5 Points (-155)

Marchessault has goals in 5 of the last 6 games and points in all 6.  I would consider his anytime goal prop as well at +130, but I’m hedging a little bit here because the other team has to put a target on him at some point. He’s a main cog on the power play and has a knack for getting open in front of the net.

First Period OVER 1.5 total goals (-125)

This happened in Game 1 even with a slow start as each team felt one another out. I look for a quick start from Florida with the potential of each team scoring in the 1st period again. We had just 16 total shots in the 1st period of Game 1. That probably won’t be the case this time.

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