Match Information
Planning to watch today's game between the Panthers and the Oilers? Catch the action live from Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. The Oilers will host this high-stakes showdown as both teams look to secure crucial points.
Betting Odds
The current over/under goal line is set at 5.5 goals, with the Oilers favored by -1.5 against the Panthers. This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest with significant betting interest.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Panthers have a solid track record against the Oilers, having emerged victorious in two of their last three encounters as the underdog. In the last three matchups held in Edmonton, the over/under record stands at 1-2, with an average of six goals being scored combined per game.
Overall, the over/under record in their most recent meetings is also 1-2. The Panthers have been impressive on the road, boasting a 7-3 straight-up record in their last ten away games, though their record against the puck line is 5-5. During these games, Florida has averaged three goals per game.
On home ice, the Edmonton Oilers have a 3-2 straight-up record in their last five games, averaging three goals per game. Their puck line record over these five games stands at 2-3. As betting underdogs in their last five games, the Oilers have a 2-3 straight-up record and a matching 2-3 puck line record.
Conversely, the Panthers have performed well as betting favorites, holding a 2-1 puck line record and a perfect 3-0 straight-up record in their last three games.
Prediction
The Panthers are sitting comfortably in third place in the Eastern Conference with 110 points, holding an impressive record of 52-24-6. Over their last ten games, Florida has been exceptional, going 8-2 and securing victory in each of their last four games.
On the road this season, the Panthers have been formidable, posting a 26-11-4 record. As favorites, they have held this status in 67 of their 82 games this season. In their last five games, Florida has gone a perfect 5-0, further emphasizing their winning streak as favorites.
Offensively, the Panthers are scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, ranking them 11th in the NHL. They are second in the league in shots on target per game, sixth in power play goals, and 10th in shorthanded goals.
Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will be starting for Florida, boasting an impressive record of 36-17 and a save percentage of 0.948% across 58 starts this season.
On the other side, the Edmonton Oilers have also displayed strong form at home, with a 28-9-4 record and being favored in 71 of their 82 games this season. The Oilers currently sit in fifth place in the Western Conference and second in the Pacific Division.
Over their last ten games, Edmonton has shown inconsistency, going 5-5 and losing their last two contests. For the season, the Oilers hold a record of 49-27-6 with 104 points. Against other Western Conference teams, they have a solid 30-20 record and an 18-8 record against divisional opponents. However, their form has dipped slightly in the last five games, going 2-3 and losing their last three contests.
Offensively, the Oilers have been potent, averaging 3.6 goals per game, ranking 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.
Goaltender Stuart Skinner will be in the net for Edmonton, having made 57 starts this season. Skinner holds a record of 36-16 and a save percentage of 0.931%.
Given the Oilers’ status as 1.5-point favorites, our NHL analytics models predict a closely contested game, with Edmonton narrowly prevailing 4-3.
Betting Tips
Considering the current lines, it is advisable to take the Oilers on the moneyline. On the spread, the Panthers are a more attractive option at +1.5. Our NHL model projects a total of seven goals for this game, so taking the under is suggested.
Injury Report
For the Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane is questionable with a hip injury, while Troy Stecher is out with an ankle injury. The Florida Panthers have no reported injuries, making them fully equipped for the game.