Match Information
If you're planning on watching today’s Panthers vs. Oilers game, you're in for an exciting showdown. The action kicks off at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, where the Oilers will host the Panthers. Tune in at 8:00 PM ET on ABC for what promises to be an exhilarating encounter.
Betting Odds
For those interested in betting, the over/under goal line for this matchup is set at 5.5 goals. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 against the Panthers.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Panthers have a slight edge in recent history when they enter a game as the underdog against the Oilers. In their last three matchups, the Panthers have won two out of three. Looking at games played in Edmonton, the over/under record stands at 1-2, with the teams combining for an average of six goals per game. The overall over/under record in their last three meetings is also 1-2.
Florida has been strong on the road this season, with a straight-up record of 7-3 in their last ten road games. Their record against the puck line in these games stands at 5-5, with an average of three goals scored per game. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers have a straightforward home record of 3-2 in their last five games, also averaging three goals per game during this period. Their puck line record over these five contests is 2-3.
When the Oilers are the betting underdog, they have struggled slightly, holding a 2-3 straight-up record in their last five games with a matching 2-3 record against the puck line. On the flip side, the Panthers have excelled as favorites, going 3-0 straight up and posting a 2-1 puck line record in their last three games.
Prediction
The Panthers are comfortably seated in third place in the Eastern Conference with 110 points, boasting 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 contests. On the road this season, Florida has been formidable, with a 26-11-4 record. They have been favorites in 67 of their 82 games this season, going a perfect 5-0 in their last five games 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, armed with an impressive record of 36-17 and a save percentage of 0.948% across 58 starts this season.
The Edmonton Oilers also have strong home form, going 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 second in the Pacific Division. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with a 5-5 record over their last ten games and losses in their last two contests. For the season, the Oilers hold a record of 49-27-6 with 104 points.
Against other Western Conference teams, the Oilers have a solid 30-20 record and have gone 18-8 against divisional opponents. However, they have struggled slightly over their last five games, going 2-3 and losing their last three contests. Offensively, the Oilers have been dynamic, 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 outshooting their opponents and holds a 16-8 record when managing fewer shots on goal.
Goaltender Stuart Skinner will be between the pipes for Edmonton, having made 57 starts this season. Skinner has 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 tightly contested game. A close 4-3 win for Edmonton is anticipated.
Betting Tips
Considering the current lines, taking the Oilers on the moneyline is advisable. However, on the spread, the Panthers look like a more attractive option at +1.5. Our NHL model projects a total of seven goals for this game, so betting on the under is suggested.
Injury Report
Edmonton Oilers:
- Evander Kane – Hip – Questionable
- Troy Stecher – Ankle – Out
Florida Panthers:
- No Injuries Reported