Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Florida Panthers will face off against the Edmonton Oilers in the second game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place in Canada on Thursday evening. This series has set a record for the longest distance between Stanley Cup Final opponents in NHL history, with 2,540 miles separating the two cities. The Panthers, representing the Eastern Conference for the second consecutive year, have defeated the Oilers in both regular-season matchups, including a 5-1 victory in December. With two wins already in the current series, the Panthers are looking to extend their lead against the Oilers. The puck drops at 8:00 pm Eastern time, with Edmonton as the betting favorite at -133.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Panthers +115 | Oilers -133

Spread: Panthers +1.5 (-243) | Oilers -1.5 (+205)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 57%.

Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers have been dominant in their home games against the Edmonton Oilers, winning both matchups, including a 4-1 victory on Monday evening. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was crucial in the win, only allowing one goal on 19 shots. Center Evan Rodrigues scored twice in the third period to secure the win, with additional goals from Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad. Center Anton Lundell provided two assists. Unfortunately, captain Aleksander Barkov was injured after a hit to the head in the third period. The Panthers' defense has been exceptional, holding opponents to two goals or less in 12 of their last 13 games. Despite the win, Barkov's status is uncertain going forward. With a power ranking of 17, Florida excels in both offense and defense, ranking 10th in scoring and first in defense.