Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers Prediction NHL Picks 6/10/24

In this article we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers prediction for NHL game 2 on Monday, June 10th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. To formulate this prediction for game two in the series, we will examine:

• The Oilers recent form and recent player performance 
• The Panthers recent form and recent play performance
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Edmonton
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Florida
• Recent betting trends in games played between Edmonton and Florida 
• A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Edmonton and Florida

Oilers Trying to Even the Series 

The Edmonton Oilers come into this game down 1-0 in the series, as they were shutout by a score of 3-0 in game one on Saturday. Edmonton actually played pretty well in game one and they dominated most of the game. The Oilers recorded 32 shots on goal, had 32 hits, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton has one of the best power play units in the NHL, so it is crucial for them to convert on some chances. 

Edmonton defeated the Kings in five games in the first round, beat the Canucks in seven games in the second round, and got by Dallas in six games in the Western Conference Finals. The Oilers are scoring 3.32 goals per game, while going 35.2% on the power play and 94.1% on the penalty kill in the postseason. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with five goals, 26 assists, and 61 shots on goal, while Leon Draisaitl has added 10 goals, 18 assists, and 61 shots. 

Panthers Looking to Defend Home Ice 

The Florida Panthers are looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series and they will be at home for this game. The Panthers are 7-3 on home ice in the postseason, but they need to play much better than they did in game one. Florida was able to get the 3-0 win in game one, but they were out shot by a total of 32-18. Florida did record 57 hits, blocked 21 shots, and went 0-2 on the power play in the victory.

Florida defeated Tampa Bay in the first round in five games, defeated Boston in the second round in six games, and beat the Rangers in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Panthers are scoring 3.22 goals per game, while going 22.6% on the power play and 88.9% on the penalty kill. Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov have led Florida with 19 points, while Carter Verhaeghe has added 18 points. 

Starting Goalies

The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 13-5 this postseason with a 2.08 goals against average and a .915 save percentage. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 11-6 this postseason with a 2.47 goals against average and an .897 save percentage. 

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won three of their last five games as underdogs against the Panthers.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six home games following a win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in four of the Panthers’ last five games at Amerant Bank Arena.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Panthers’ last seven games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Oilers’ last five night games against the Panthers following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Oilers’ last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last seven Monday night games.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Sam Bennett has scored at least one goal in five of the Panthers’ last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Sam Reinhart has recorded an assist in each of the Panthers’ last four games against the Oilers.
• Aleksander Barkov has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 Monday appearances.
• Gustav Forsling ranks 1st in the league for Plus/Minus (+56) this season.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last five Monday games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Oilers’ last eight Monday games.
• Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in nine of the Oilers’ last 10 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Connor McDavid ranks T1st in the league for multi-assist games (26) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Florida Panthers rank 8th in the league in power play percentage this season (23.51%).
• The Florida Panthers rank 1st in the league in penalty minutes this season (1116).
• The Edmonton Oilers are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
• The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (33.8).

Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers Prediction 

Edmonton has to feel decent about how they played in game one of this series, and they should have some momentum coming into this matchup. The Oilers generated a ton of chances in the first game, but Bobrovsky was fantastic in net for Florida. Edmonton has been great on the penalty kill in the postseason, but their power play has to produce if they want to win. Florida has been a solid home team this season, but I think Edmonton is going to get the win here. I really like how the Oilers played in game one, and it is just a matter of time until they get a few past Bobrovsky. My Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers prediction is for the Oilers to win. 

David Racey's Pick: Oilers ML