Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Panthers? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ABC. The game will be played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL.
The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Panthers being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Oilers. Check out BetCoco for Florida Panthers – Edmonton Oilers odds
Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Panthers, the Oilers have put together a record of 3-2. The last three times that the Panthers have hosted the Oilers, the over/under record is 3-0 with the teams combining for an average of 5 goals. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 3-0.
- In their last five games away from home, the Oilers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five home contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 1. Florida posted an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Panthers have an puck line mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Florida posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- The Oilers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
On the season, the Oilers have gone 49-27-6, which has them in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference. On the road, Edmonton has gone 21-18-2 this season and has lost two straight games away from home.
As the underdog, the Oilers have gone 4-7-0 this season and have lost two straight games as the underdog. Over their last ten games, Edmonton has gone 6-4 and they come into this game having won three straight games.
For their offensive performance, the Oilers come in averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, which is 4th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 1st in the league. In terms of the Oilers’ offense during power plays, they are 4th in power play goals and 17th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Stuart Skinner comes into the game having made 57 starts this season. So far, his record is 36-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.931%.
At home this season, the Panthers have gone 26-13-2 and have won their last five games on home ice. Overall, Florida is 52-24-6 and has gone 46-19-2 when favored. In the Eastern Conference, the Panthers are in third place and have gone 33-17 against other teams in the East.
Over their last ten games, the Panthers have gone 6-4 and have won four straight games. In their last five games, Florida is 2-3, and they have gone 0-3 in their last three games.
When looking at their offense, the Panthers have an average of 3.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. Florida’s offense is currently ranked 6th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 10th in the league.
Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky gets the start and has made 58 starts this season. His record at this point is 36-17, and his save percentage is 0.948%.
Based on projections, we have the Panthers coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Tips
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- The Panthers should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Florida Panthers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
- Evander Kane – Abdominal – Questionable
- Troy Stecher – Ankle – Out
