Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in the first game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers, as the number one seed in
Game outlook
The Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in the first game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers, as the number one seed in the Atlantic Division, hold a home-ice advantage against the Oilers, the number two seed in the Pacific. This series represents the longest distance between Stanley Cup Final opponents in NHL history, with 2,540 miles separating the two cities. The Panthers, making their second consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Final, have previously defeated the Oilers in both regular-season matchups this year. The puck drops at 8:00 pm Eastern time, with Florida opening as the betting favorite at -134.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Oilers +117 | Panthers -134
Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-225) | Panthers -1.5 (+195)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 57%.
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers secured a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in the West Conference finals, winning three straight games to close out the series. Goalie Stuart Skinner made crucial saves to help the team secure the win, with goals in the first period from Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman, both on power plays. Defenseman Evan Bouchard assisted on both goals. The Oilers' goaltenders have been performing well, holding opponents to three goals or less in six of their last eight games. After the win, McDavid expressed his enthusiasm for the team's pursuit of the Cup and praised the support from fans. The Oilers have no major injuries affecting their upcoming game. With a power ranking of 3, Edmonton ranks 2nd in offense, 9th in defense, and holds a season record of 8-2.