Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers Battle for Redemption in Alberta Clash
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are set to face each other in an interconference clash in Alberta. The Panthers are coming off a 4-0 defeat to Vancouver on the road
Game outlook
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are set to face each other in an interconference clash in Alberta. The Panthers are coming off a 4-0 defeat to Vancouver on the road while the Oilers recently snapped their eight-game win streak with a 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the last 10 meetings between these two teams, the Oilers have the edge at 6-4, although the Panthers won the previous matchup 5-3 at home back in November. Edmonton is the favored team for this game, with the line not having moved since it opened at -133.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Panthers +111 | Oilers -133
Spread: Panthers +1.5 (-204) | Oilers -1.5 (+172)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 57%.
Florida Panthers
They lost their match Thursday night against Vancouver, 0-4, having trailed 4-0 after two periods and leading in shots, 36-18. Sergei Bobrovsky started in goal and will start again in their next matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Analysis
Edmonton's 8-game win streak was recently snapped, despite having 57 shot attempts to Florida's 24 in the matchup. The Oilers are looking for a rebound win and are currently 9 points behind the Kings for a guaranteed playoff spot. Pundits suggest taking a look at NHL picks before making any wagers.