Match Information
Hockey fans, get ready for an exciting matchup between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. The game is set to take place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, at 8:00 PM ET, and will be broadcast on ABC.
Betting Odds
The betting odds for the game are currently favoring the Oilers by -1.5 against the Panthers. The over/under goal line is set at 5.5 goals.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When analyzing the previous encounters between these two teams, the Panthers have emerged victorious in two out of the last three games as the underdog. Out of the last three matchups held in Edmonton, the over/under record is 1-2, with an average of six goals scored collectively by both teams.
Florida enters the game with a strong straight-up record of 7-3 in their last ten road games, achieving a 5-5 record against the puck line. During these games, the Panthers have averaged three goals per game. Conversely, the Edmonton Oilers have a 3-2 straight-up record in their last five home games, also averaging three goals per game. In those five games, their puck line record stands at 2-3.
When the Oilers have been the betting underdog in recent games, they hold a 2-3 straight-up and puck line record. Meanwhile, the Panthers have shown consistent performance as betting favorites, boasting a 2-1 puck line record and a perfect 3-0 straight-up record in their last three games.
Recent Form
The Panthers are comfortably placed third in the Eastern Conference with 110 points and a record of 52-24-6. Over their last ten games, they have been impressive, going 8-2 and winning each of their last four games. On the road this season, the Panthers have been formidable, posting a strong record of 26-11-4 and winning all their last five games.
Offensively, Florida is scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, ranking them 11th in the NHL. Their other stats include being second in the league in shots on target per game, sixth in power play goals, and 10th in shorthanded goals. Sergei Bobrovsky will be starting in goal for the Panthers, showcasing 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 demonstrated strong form at home, going 28-9-4. They have been favored in 71 of their 82 games this season. Currently sitting in fifth place in the Western Conference and second in the Pacific Division, the Oilers have shown some inconsistency recently, going 5-5 over their last ten games and losing their last two contests.
The Oilers have a record of 49-27-6 this season with 104 points. Against other Western Conference teams, they have a solid 30-20 record and have gone 18-8 against divisional opponents. Over their last five games, the Oilers have struggled slightly, with a 2-3 record and losing their last three contests. Offensively, Edmonton averages 3.6 goals per game, ranking them fourth in the NHL, and they lead the league in shots on goal per game.
Stuart Skinner will be guarding the net for Edmonton, having made 57 starts this season and posting a record of 36-16 with a save percentage of 0.931%.
Prediction
Based on these stats, it is expected to be a closely contested game. Given the Oilers’ status as 1.5-point favorites, our NHL analytics models predict that Edmonton will narrowly prevail with a 4-3 victory. The model projects a total of seven goals for this game, so taking the under is suggested.
Considering the current lines, it is advisable to take the Oilers on the moneyline. For the spread, the Panthers are a more attractive option at +1.5.
Injury Report
Edmonton Oilers:
- Evander Kane – Hip – Questionable
- Troy Stecher – Ankle – Out
Florida Panthers:
- No Injuries Reported