Match Information
If you're planning on watching today’s showdown between the Panthers and the Oilers, you're in for a treat. The action is set to take place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, with puck drop at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. This highly anticipated game features the Oilers as 1.5-goal favorites and a current over/under goal line set at 5.5 goals.
Betting Odds
The Oilers have a slight edge, being favored by -1.5 goals against the Panthers. Bettors are keeping a close eye on this line, given the competitive nature of both teams.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Panthers have historically performed well against the Oilers when they've been the underdog, winning two out of their last three matchups. In their previous three encounters in Edmonton, the teams have produced a combined average of six goals, with an over/under record of 1-2. The overall over/under record in their last three games also stands at 1-2.
Florida boasts a 7-3 record in their last ten road games, often aligning with a 5-5 record against the puck line. During these games, the Panthers have averaged three goals per game.
At home, the Edmonton Oilers have a 3-2 straight-up record in their last five matchups, averaging three goals per game, but with a 2-3 record against the puck line. When positioned as underdogs, the Oilers hold a 2-3 straight-up record in their last five games, consistently matching a 2-3 record against the puck line.
Conversely, the Panthers excel as favorites with a perfect 3-0 straight-up record and a 2-1 puck line record in their last three games.
Prediction
The Panthers are currently placing third in the Eastern Conference, with 110 points and an impressive record of 52-24-6. Over the last ten games, Florida has been on fire, going 8-2 and winning each of their last four contests. On the road this season, the Panthers have been near-unstoppable, posting a 26-11-4 record and frequently holding the status of favorites in 67 out of their 82 games.
Over their last five games, Florida has gone a perfect 5-0, further solidifying their winning streak as favorites. Offensively, the Panthers are averaging 3.2 goals per game, ranking them 11th in the NHL. They also stand second in shots on target per game, sixth in power-play goals, and tenth in shorthanded goals.
Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will start for Florida, boasting a remarkable record of 36-17 and a save percentage of 0.948% over 58 starts this season.
On the other side, the Edmonton Oilers also show solid form at home, going 28-9-4 and being favored in 71 of their 82 games. In the Western Conference, the Oilers are in fifth place and second in the Pacific Division. However, they have shown some inconsistency over their last ten games, going 5-5 and losing their last two contests.
This season, the Oilers hold a record of 49-27-6 with 104 points. Against other Western Conference teams, they sustain a strong 30-20 record and boast an 18-8 record against divisional opponents. Despite recent struggles, with a 2-3 record and losing their last three meetings, the Oilers have consistently proven to be offensive powerhouses, averaging 3.6 goals per game and leading the league in shots on goal per game.
Goaltender Stuart Skinner will be in net for Edmonton, having made 57 starts this season. Skinner holds a 36-16 record with 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 emerging victorious with a scoreline of 4-3.
Betting Tips
Considering the current lines, betting enthusiasts might find value in taking the Oilers on the moneyline. When it comes to the spread, the Panthers are an attractive option at +1.5. Additionally, with our NHL model projecting a total of seven goals for this game, taking the under would be a strategic play.
Injury Report
Edmonton Oilers:
- Evander Kane – Hip – Questionable
- Troy Stecher – Ankle – Out
Florida Panthers:
- No Injuries Reported
As the puck drops, all eyes will be on Edmonton to see if the Oilers can snap their losing streak or if the Panthers continue their dominant form on the road.