The Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) travel to face off against the Florida Panthers (52-24-6) on Saturday, June 8th. This game will be played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise and televised on ABC. The Panthers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Oilers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Avalanche. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.
Oilers vs Panthers
The Edmonton Oilers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
On the road this season, the Oilers have gone 21-18-2 and have lost two straight games away from home. In the Western Conference, Edmonton is in 5th place and 2nd in the Pacific Division. Overall, the Oilers have gone 49-27-6.
Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 7-3 and have won three straight games. As the underdog, Edmonton has gone 4-7-0 this season and has lost two straight games when not favored.
On the road this season, the Oilers have a puck line record of 15-26, and they have gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games. Overall, Edmonton has gone 38-44 against the puck line this season.
So far, the Oilers have won 35 games by multiple goals, and they have lost 24 games by more than one goal. In their last ten road games, the Oilers have gone just 3-7 against the puck line.
Following a 5-1 loss on the road to the Avalanche, the Oilers are eager to bounce back. The Oilers started strong on offense with one time in the first period, but they couldn’t find the net again for the rest of the game. The team’s one goal came when they were in power play. Overall, they took 26 shots on goal and had 3 giveaways.
Coming in as the underdog, Edmonton not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. The over/under line for the game was 6.5, and it concluded with a combined total of 6 goals.
The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win
At home this season, the Panthers have gone 26-13-2, and they have won five straight games at home. For the year, Florida is 52-24-6, and they have gone 46-19-2 when favored.
Over their last ten games, the Panthers have gone 7-3, and they have won four straight games. In the Eastern Conference, Florida is in third place, and they are first in the Atlantic Division.
Florida’s puck line record this year is at .500 at 41-41, and they have gone 0-3 against the puck line in their last three games. At home, the Panthers have gone just 14-27 against the puck line this year, and their average scoring margin at home is at +.6 goals per game.
So far, the Panthers have been favored in 67 of their games, and their puck line record as the favorite is at 29-38. Across their last ten home games, Florida has gone just 3-7 against the puck line.
The Panthers recently hosted the Maple Leafs and emerged victorious with a 5-2 win. The first period saw the Panthers being held without a goal, but they turned things around offensively by scoring four times in the second period and one goal in the third. All five goals came at even strength. They finished with 42 shots on goal and had 12 turnovers.
Florida secured a win against the puck line, entering the game as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage. With a combined total of 7 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 6 goals set for the game.
Edmonton Offense Breakdown
On offense, the Oilers are averaging 3.6 goals per game which is 4th in the NHL. In terms 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.
This season, the Oilers have an over/under record of 35-44-3. Throughout the season, they have played 47 games that went over the 5.5 over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is 6.5 per game.
Panthers Offense Breakdown
Offensively, the Panthers come into the game at 3.2 goals per contest placing 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 2nd position in the league. This year, the Panthers have recorded a 38-19 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 10-4 record.
This season, the Panthers’ have an over/under record of 30-49-3. Throughout the season, they have played 45 games that did not exceed the 5.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 5.7 goals per game.
Edmonton Team Defense
Defensively, the Oilers come into the season ranked 30th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. For the season, they are ranked 24th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.
Florida Team Defense
The Panthers defense is currently 29th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 27.6 shots per game against Florida. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 3rd with 8 shutouts.
Oilers vs Panthers Trends
- Across their five previous road games, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 9-1.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Oilers have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-3 against the spread.
Oilers vs Panthers Prediction
For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Panthers to pick up on a win over the Oilers at home. With the moneyline sitting at -142, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Panthers straight-up.
For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Panthers to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Panthers to win this one by multiple goals over the Oilers.
With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
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Last updated:June 8, 2024 Oilers, Panthers