Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction NHL Picks 6/15/24

In this article we will formulate a Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, June 15th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. To formulate this prediction for game four in the series, we will examine:

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

Panthers are One Win Away 

The Florida Panthers come into this game up 3-0 in the series and they are just one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup. The Panthers have won the first three games in this series by scores of 3-0, 4-1, and 4-3. In game three, Florida allowed Edmonton to tie the game at one early in the second period, but scored the next four goals to lead 4-1. The Panthers did allow two third period goals, but they were able hang on for the win. Florida recorded 23 shots on goal, 33 hits, and went 0-1 on the power play in the win. 

Florida has now won six games in a row, as they won the last three games against the Rangers as well. The Panthers defeated Tampa Bay, Boston, and New York in their first three series during the postseason. Florida is scoring 3.30 goals per game, while going 21.7% on the power play and 90.2% on the penalty kill. Aleksander Barkov has led Florida with seven goals, 14 assists, and 50 shots on goal, while Matthew Tkachuk has added five goals, 15 assists, and 73 shots. 

Oilers are Not Giving Up 

The Edmonton Oilers are down 3-0 in the series and they face a must win scenario here. Edmonton has really struggled to get going in the first three games of this series, but they did find some success in the third period of game three. The Oilers rely on their power play to provide scoring chances and much needed momentum, but Florida has absolutely shut that down. In game three, Edmonton recorded 35 shots on goal, 37 hits, and went 0-3 on the power play. 

Edmonton has only scored four goals so far in the series, despite having a good amount of scoring chances. The Oilers defeated Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Dallas in their first three series of the playoffs. Edmonton is scoring 3.19 goals per game, while going 31.1% on the power play and 93.1% on the penalty kill. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with five goals, 29 assists, and 69 shots on goal, while Leon Draisaitl has added 10 goals, 18 assists, and 66 shots on goal. 

Starting Goalies

The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 11-8 this postseason with a 2.59 goals against average and an .893 save percentage. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 15-5 this postseason with a 2.07 goals against average and a .916 save percentage. 

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won each of their last five night Game 4s of a playoff series.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games following a road win.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in three of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Oilers have won the third period in each of their last four games at Rogers Place against opponents on a winning streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Panthers’ last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Oilers’ last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents at Rogers Place have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Oilers’ last four games following a home loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Panthers’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Evan Bouchard has scored a goal in each of the Oilers’ last five night Game 4s of a playoff series.
• Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in six of the Oilers’ last seven Game 4s of a playoff series.
• Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one point in seven of the Oilers’ last eight home playoff games.
• Connor McDavid ranks T1st in the league for multi-assist games (26) this season.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Matthew Tkachuk has scored the first goal in three of the Panthers’ last four games as road underdogs.
• Evan Rodrigues has recorded an assist in each of his last four road playoff appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Aleksander Barkov has scored at least one goal in each of his last three appearances at Rogers Place.
• Sam Bennett has recorded at least one point in each of the Panthers’ last eight night games.
• Gustav Forsling ranks 1st in the league for Plus/Minus (+56) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• 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).
• 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).

Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction 

Florida comes into this game just one win away from being Stanley Cup Champions, but it is never easy to close out an opponent on the road. The Panthers have done a very good job of frustrating Edmonton’s offensive attack and the Oilers power play has not been good. I thought Edmonton played better in the third period of game three, but can they play like that for a full 60 minutes? I know they are down 3-0 in the series, but I just don’t see Edmonton going out in this game. I think McDavid and Draisaitl finally get going here and my Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers prediction is for Edmonton to force a game five. 

David Racey's Pick: Oilers ML