Match Information
Fans are in for an exhilarating showdown tonight as the Florida Panthers take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The puck drops at 8:00 PM ET, and the game will be broadcast live on ABC.
Betting Odds
This high-stakes match has the over/under goal line set at 5.5, with the Oilers favored by -1.5 against the Panthers.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In their last three meetings as underdogs against the Oilers, the Panthers have come out on top in two of those encounters. When looking at their last three matchups in Edmonton, the combined over/under record is 1-2, with an average of six goals per game. Overall, the over/under record in their last three games is also 1-2.
On the road, Florida boasts a strong 7-3 straight-up record in their last ten games and a balanced 5-5 record against the puck line. During these games, they have averaged three goals per game. The Edmonton Oilers have a 3-2 straight-up record at home over their last five games, also averaging three goals per game. Their puck line record in these five games stands at 2-3.
As betting underdogs, the Oilers hold a 2-3 straight-up record in their last five games, matching their 2-3 record against the puck line. Meanwhile, the Panthers have excelled as betting favorites, with a 2-1 puck line record and a perfect 3-0 straight-up record in their last three games.
Prediction
The Florida Panthers sit comfortably in third place in the Eastern Conference, boasting 110 points with a record of 52-24-6. Their recent form has been impressive, going 8-2 in their last ten games and winning their last four consecutive matchups. On the road, the Panthers have been formidable this season with a record of 26-11-4. They have been favored in 67 of their 82 games this season and have gone a perfect 5-0 in their last five games, further emphasizing their strong form as favorites.
Offensively, the Panthers are scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, ranking them 11th in the NHL. They rank second in the league in shots on target per game, sixth in power play goals, and tenth in shorthanded goals. Sergei Bobrovsky will be starting in goal for Florida, bringing an impressive record of 36-17 and a save percentage of 0.948% across 58 starts this season.
On the other hand, the Edmonton Oilers have also shown strong form at home, with a record of 28-9-4 and being favored in 71 of their 82 games this season. In the Western Conference, the Oilers are in fifth place and sit second in the Pacific Division. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, going 5-5 in their last ten games and losing their last two contests.
For the season, the Oilers hold a record of 49-27-6 with 104 points. They have a solid 30-20 record against other Western Conference teams and have gone 18-8 against divisional opponents. Recently, Edmonton has struggled, going 2-3 in their last five games and losing their last three. Offensively, however, the Oilers have been potent, averaging 3.6 goals per game, which ranks them fourth in the NHL. They lead the league in shots on goal per game. Edmonton has gone 33-18 when they have had more shots than their opponents, while managing a 16-8 record in games with fewer shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner will be between the pipes for Edmonton, having made 57 starts this season with a record of 36-16 and a save percentage of 0.931%.
Given the Oilers’ status as 1.5-point favorites, NHL analytics models predict a closely contested game, with Edmonton narrowly prevailing 4-3.
Betting Tips
Given the current lines, taking the Oilers on the moneyline is advisable. On the spread, the Panthers are a more attractive option at +1.5. The NHL model projects a total of seven goals for this game, so taking the under is recommended.
Injury Report
Edmonton Oilers:
- Evander Kane – Hip – Questionable
- Troy Stecher – Ankle – Out
Florida Panthers:
- No Injuries Reported
Be sure to tune in at 8:00 PM ET on ABC to catch all the action as the Panthers take on the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.