The Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) travel to face off against the Florida Panthers (52-24-6) on Tuesday, June 18th. 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

When playing on the road this season, the Oilers have gone 21-18-2, and they are coming off two straight losses as the underdog. In the Western Conference standings, Edmonton is 5th and 2nd in the Pacific Division with a record of 49-27-6.

Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 5-5, and they have a record of 30-20 against other Western Conference opponents. On the year, Edmonton has been the favorite in 71 of their 82 games, going 45-20-6 in those matchups.

As the underdog, the Oilers have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games and 34-37 overall when favored. So far, they have 35 wins by multiple goals and 14 by just one goal.

Overall, Edmonton’s puck line record sits at 38-44, including going 15-26 on the road. In their last ten road games, the Oilers are just 2-8 vs. the puck line.

In their most recent game, the Oilers fell to the Avalanche on the road by a score of 5-1. Offensively, the Oilers got off to a good start by scoring one time in the first period, but that was the extent of their scoring for the game. The team’s one goal were the result of a power play. Throughout the game, they managed to register 26 shots on goal and committed 3 giveaways.

Entering the game as the underdog, Edmonton not only suffered a straight-up loss but also failed to cover the puck line. The game finished below the over/under line of 6.5 with a combined total of 6 goals.

The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Panthers have posted a 26-13-2 record and are currently on a five-game win streak at home. In the Atlantic Division, Florida is in first place with a record of 17-9 and 110 points overall.

In the Eastern Conference, the Panthers are in third place and have gone 33-17 against conference opponents. Over their last ten games, Florida has a record of 7-3 and has won four straight games.

Florida comes into this game with an overall puck line record of 41-41 and their puck line record at home is 14-27. So far, the Panthers have had 33 wins by multiple goals and their average scoring margin at home is +.6 goals per game.

When looking at their last ten games at home, the Panthers have gone just 4-6 against the puck line. In their last five games at home, the team’s puck line record is 2-3, and they are 2-1 against the puck line in their last three.

In their recent matchup, the Panthers hosted the Maple Leafs and came away with a 5-2 victory. In the opening period, the Panthers couldn’t find the net on offense, but they rebounded with four times in the second period and one goal in the third. In the game, Florida managed to score all five goals at even strength. They concluded with 42 shots on goal and committed 12 turnovers.

Florida came in as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage and, as a result, recorded a win against the puck line. With a combined total of 7 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 6 goals set for the game.

Edmonton Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Oilers are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 4th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 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.

The Oilers come in with an over/under record of 35-44-3. Over the season, there have been 47 games that have surpassed the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 6.5 goals per game.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

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. In terms of power play goals, the Panthers offense is 6th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 10th in the NHL.

The Panthers come in with an over/under record of 30-49-3. Over the course of the season, they have had 45 games failing to surpass the 5.5 goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 5.7 per game.

Edmonton Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Oilers head into the game ranked 30th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. So far, they are 24th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.

Florida Team Defense

Defensively, the Panthers are currently 29th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.6 shots per game against Florida. They also are 3rd in shutouts, coming in with 8 shutouts.

Oilers vs Panthers Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Oilers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.
• The Panthers are 2-1 puck line in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
• As the betting underdog, the Panthers have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
• Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Oilers have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 1-2.

Oilers vs Panthers Prediction

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Panthers to defeat the Oilers while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -137, I’m placing a wager on the Panthers to win outright.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Oilers to cover. Even if the Panthers manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Oilers should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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