Florida Panthers (35-21-3) vs Edmonton Oilers (34-20-4)
February 27, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida Panthers -112 / Edmonton Oilers -108 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 27th at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers (34-20-4, 20-38 ATS) are going through their worst period of the season. Not only did the Oilers lose six of the previous eight games, but they were defeated in each of the last four, which is their longest losing skid this year. The Oilers opened a five-game road trip with a loss to the Flyers, and then suffered two more losses; to the Capitals and Lightning. The next two games will be against the Panthers and Hurricanes. Edmonton now dropped to 2nd place in the Pacific Division with 72 points, two behind the Golden Knights.
The Oilers average 3.26 goals per game this year (7th), while they allow 2.90 GPG (13th). Leon Draisaitl is the team’s most productive player with 87 points (43 G and 44 A). Connor McDavid contributes 73 points (22 G and 51 A), while Evan Bouchard has 45 points (9 G and 36 A).
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers (35-21-3, 28-31 ATS) are in fine form at the moment, winning six of the past eight games, and hoping to open a five-game home stand with a W over the Oilers. The Panthers were looking to secure the fourth consecutive victory but lost to the Capitals. However, they bounced back in the next four games with wins against the Blues, Senators, and most recently, the Predators, while the lone loss came to the Kraken. Florida is 2nd in the Atlantic Division with just a point behind the Maple Leafs.
The Panthers score 3.27 goals per game on average (6th), while they concede 2.85 GPG (12th). This season, Sam Reinhart leads the team with 63 points (31 G and 32 A). Matthew Tkachuk follows him with 57 points (22 G and 35A), while Aleksander Barkov recorded 54 points (14 G and 40 A).
Why the Panthers beat the Oilers
- The Panthers have won each of their last five night games at Amerant Bank Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Oilers have lost five of their last six night games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six road games.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games at Amerant Bank Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Oilers have lost the second period in each of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last four night games against Pacific Division opponents at Amerant Bank Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Oilers’ last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last eight Thursday games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Panthers’ last 19 games against opponents on a losing streak.
Oilers vs Panthers Prediction
The Florida Panthers won four of the last five H2H duels and were victorious in four of the previous five H2Hs at home. Unlike the Oilers, who are going through their roughest patch of the season, the Panthers are playing some good hockey, especially at home, where they won five of the past six games. Edmonton, on the other hand, is on a three-game losing streak on the road. Even though the hosts will be without Matthew Tkachuk due to a groin injury, I am backing the hosts to prevail here.