2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final: Panthers vs. Oilers

**Optional** · 06-04-25, 06:11 AM

Panthers vs. Oilers picks for Game 1

Score prediction: Oilers 3, Panthers 2

✅ Against the spread pick: Panthers +1.5 (-210 via Caesars) ⭐⭐
✅ Moneyline pick: Oilers (-130 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Over/Under pick: Under 6.5 goals (-125 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐

✅ Best bet: Oilers ML (-130 via BetMGM)

Goalscorer Props for Panthers vs. Oilers Game 1

Connor McDavid ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I'm backing the legend to make his mark on the final early. This series means everything to McDavid and his legacy. And I have no doubt he'll be at his best, which is a terrifying prospect for any team, including the Panthers. McDavid scored three goals in last season's Stanley Cup Final. A winning $10 bet will profit $15.

Best odds: +150 via FanDuel

Carter Verhaeghe ⭐⭐⭐

Scoring in three straight games against the Oilers, Verhaeghe loves playing McDavid and Co. He has six goals in these playoffs, including the series winner against the Carolina Hurricanes. He also lit the lamp twice in last year's Stanley Cup Final. A winning $10 bet will profit $26.50.

Best odds: +265 via DraftKings

**Headsterx** · 06-04-25, 06:21 AM

Best bet: Oilers ML (-130 via BetMGM)

**k13** · 06-04-25, 08:41 AM

Bet365 has oiler ml super boost+130

Oilers should lose.

**Optional** · 06-04-25, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by k13

Bet365 has oiler ml super boost+130

Oilers should lose.

Ha. I know someone else that looks who Bet365 boosts, to fade.

**Optional** · 06-06-25, 01:50 AM

The Edmonton Oilers got off to the start they envisioned as Gary Pearson previews Friday's Game 2, offering goalscorer picks and a game prediction.

Panthers vs. Oilers Game 2 prediction and goalscorer picks

✅ Against the spread pick: Panthers +1.5 (-215 via Caesars) ⭐⭐
✅ Moneyline pick: Oilers (-125 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Over/Under pick: Under 6 goals (+100 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐

Best goalscorer props for Panthers vs. Oilers Game 2

Corey Perry ⭐⭐⭐

Perry scored in Games 4 and 5 against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final and looked as dangerous, if not more so, in Game 1 against the Cats. He was an omnipresent force, throwing his body around with reckless abandon.

He had a few threatening opportunities and came close to capitalizing on one of them. With the increased ice time alongside McDavid, I wouldn't be surprised to see the ageless wonder light the lamp for an eighth time these playoffs.

Best odds: +260 via DraftKings

Connor McDavid ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I'm going back to the well after backing McDavid to score in the opener. He created bundles of chances and came within an inch of lifting it over Sergei Bobrovsky's shoulder on a crafty backhander. He had four shots on goal to go along with his two helpers, and I expect McDavid to light the lamp before the Oilers head to Sunrise, Fla.

Best odds: +150 via DraftKings

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 06-06-25, 08:49 AM

Awesome comeback by Oilers in Game One. A few basic thoughts:
1) I do put some stock in the Canadian team motivation. Been a long time. They're hungry.
2) The Game One winner stat is something like 77% all-time. Win g1, you win the Cup 77% of time. Granted, that's just conditional probability. And some of those years the powerhouse teams were too strong.
3) This is a more balanced matchup. Florida is probably a LITTLE bit better.
4) These long-travel series sometimes become Homer series. Home team went 7-0 in the NJ/ANA series in 2003.
5) All that said, FLA is almost +200 to win the series. Juicy price. Food for thought.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 06-06-25, 07:54 PM

3-2. Wow, this is must-see TV.

**Optional** · 06-07-25, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

3-2. Wow, this is must-see TV.

What a series so far.

Gary Pearson needs to quit going Under though

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 06-07-25, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by Optional

What a series so far.

Gary Pearson needs to quit going Under though

Yeah, scoring talent aplenty. In the overtime the announcers kept talking about how bad the ice gets late in the game.

**Optional** · 06-09-25, 09:52 AM

SBR's Gary Pearson writes Two consecutive overtime games highlight the fine margin in the Stanley Cup Final as we dive into our prediction and goalscorer picks for today's Game 3 in Sunrise, Fla.

Score prediction: Oilers 3, Panthers 2

At some point, things will get much tighter defensively. The million-dollar question is when? I'm betting things get much tighter in today's Game 3, with the Panthers struggling for offense while playing solid defensive hockey recently at Amerant Bank Arena.

Paul Maurice's team allowed seven goals at home in the previous four games, allowing two or fewer twice (three if you exclude Carolina's empty-net goal in Game 4 of the ECF). They're scoring 2.57 goals per game while allowing the same in these playoffs at home.

Meanwhile, the Oilers kept two shutouts in the previous four away games and were on track for another defensive gem against the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the WCF before getting into penalty trouble, which cost them three rapid-fire goals.

The Oilers have allowed just 2.29 goals per game in enemy contests since getting shelled in Los Angeles in the first two playoff games.

In addition, the Oilers can ill-afford a continuation of the offensive slugfest seen in Games 1 and 2 against one of the world's best netminders.

✅ Best bet: Under 6.5 goals (-115 via BetMGM)

Best goalscorer props for Oilers vs. Panthers Game 3

Leon Draisaitl ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Draisaitl is on an eight-game point streak and has netted in three of the previous four, including both games in Edmonton to open the final.

He's scored five times in a four-game goal-scoring streak against the Panthers and is healthy, unlike last year's final. Draisaitl has 10 goals in these playoffs, five of which on enemy terrain. Only Sam Bennett has more road goals.

A winning $10 bet at bet365 would profit $12.50.

Best odds: +125 via bet365

Brad Marchand ⭐⭐⭐

In Marchand, I'm going with the hot hand. The elder statesman put the Panthers on his back in Game 2, becoming the first player to score a shorthanded goal and an overtime winner in the same Stanley Cup Final game.

He was just as good in Game 1, too, with the Mighty Mouse, or the wretched rat, depending on what side of the fence you sit, taking matters into his own hands.

No other Panther has stood out on home ice, so Marchand represents a high-value pick, especially with his current accentuated swagger. A winning $10 bet at DraftKings would profit $28.50.

Best odds: +285 via DraftKings

**mjsuax13** · 06-09-25, 11:02 AM

Great series so far. Brad Marchand the ultimate player in clutch moments. Can’t wait for tonight!

**brock** · 06-09-25, 03:09 PM

Leon Draisaitl
Brad Marchand
My two scratch off players for tonight's game. Doomed I say.

**brock** · 06-09-25, 10:14 PM

Marchand 56 seconds in scores. Then the flood gates open for Florida.
No Draisaitl score.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 06-09-25, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by brock

Marchand 56 seconds in scores. Then the flood gates open for Florida.
No Draisaitl score.

Late fist-a-cuffs. Gm4 should be must-see TV.

Oilers need to respond. My one Q re: the Oilers: *Are they a ONE-LINE team?

**Optional** · 2025-06-12T12:21:43+00:00

Was Game 3 an anomalous performance from the Edmonton Oilers? Can they even the series in Game 4?

SBR's Gary Pearson tips;

✅ Who will win Oilers vs. Panthers: Oilers (+125 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Best prop bet: Under 6.5 (-120 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oilers vs. Panthers best bet

Oilers ML

Best odds: +125 via BetMGM (bet $10 to win $12.50 profit)
Implied win probability: 44.44%

That was an unmitigated abomination for the Oilers, who endured their worst postseason outing by a country mile, even worse than the 6-2 loss in Los Angeles.

It was bound to happen considering the otherworldly run they've been on since those opening two games against the Kings, but I expect the exact opposite from what we saw in Game 3.

They will tighten things up, play with way more discipline, and enjoy a markedly better start. The Oilers can ill afford to go down 3-1, and they'll be acutely aware of that after digging themselves a hole too deep in last season's final.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were both kept off the scoresheet in Game 3, something that hasn't occurred all playoffs, which should add more fuel to the comeback fire.

**Headsterx** · 2025-06-12T12:31:41+00:00

I’m not as optimistic as this write-up. Oilers looked beaten up. Taking Panthers!

**Optional** · 2025-06-12T12:39:59+00:00

Originally posted by Headsterx

I’m not as optimistic as this write-up. Oilers looked beaten up. Taking Panthers!

I took FL early too.

**Optional** · 2025-06-12T13:25:34+00:00

Gary's Goal Scorer picks

✅ Sam Reinhart (+200 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Connor McDavid (+170 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Evan Bouchard (+450 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Sam Bennett (+200 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

My best anytime goal-scorer bet for Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final:

Evan Bouchard

Best odds: +450 via DraftKings (bet $10 to win $45 profit)
Implied win probability: 18.18%

Remarkably, Bouchard has fired 22 shots on Bobrovsky in three games, more than he mustered in the previous 12. If you think his 22 shots on goal are staggering, feast your eyes on his 31 shot attempts, equating to 10.3 per game.

A fairly high percentage of those shots were good looks, and some came within inches of bulging the twine.

One shot in particular hit Bobrovsky's shoulder without the Panthers' ace knowing anything about it. That's what excellent positioning gets you. With a bit more puck luck, Bouchard will score his second goal of the series, and the +450 odds offer ample reason to lock it in. Those odds are only available at DraftKings and bet365.

Here is the latest betting action and odds movement for Game 4, via BetMGM:

Moneyline: The Panthers were dealing as +110 underdogs before a run of money on the hosts, who are now -150 to win the game. Florida has drawn 67% of bets on the moneyline at BetMGM.

O/U: The total sits at 6.5 with the Under juiced at -125, even with nearly two-thirds of bettors backing the Over ahead of Game 4.

**Optional** · 2025-06-12T13:31:32+00:00

Oilers vs. Panthers player prop picks for Game 4

✅ Corey Perry Over 0.5 points (+118 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Sam Reinhart Over 2.5 shots (-122 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Brad Marchand Over 0.5 points (-111 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points (-115 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐

Best Game 4 player prop bet

Corey Perry Over 0.5 points

Best odds: +118 via FanDuel (bet $10 to win $11.80 profit)
Implied win probability: 45.87%

Scorey Perry provided his best Hulk impersonation in Game 3 against the Cats. While it manifested more like a panicked pussy cat, Perry has logged more experience in these situations than the Dalai Lama in spiritual teachings.

I expect Perry to harness that unadulterated anger, using it as motivation to hit the Panthers where it actually hurts.

Perry has been markedly more productive since Zach Hyman's injury. He's playing alongside Connor McDavid now, so his effectiveness is about as surprising as Matthew Tkachuk agitating the Oilers.

The veteran is on a five-game point streak, tallying six in that span.

**mjsuax13** · 2025-06-12T18:37:35+00:00

Are the Oilers going to win tonight? Hmmmm

**SBR Andy** · 2025-06-12T20:04:32+00:00

Originally posted by mjsuax13

Are the Oilers going to win tonight? Hmmmm

Waiting for a vintage McDavid game. Might need it tonight for them to have any chance.

**mjsuax13** · 2025-06-12T21:38:19+00:00

Originally posted by SBR Andy

Waiting for a vintage McDavid game. Might need it tonight for them to have any chance.

He’s gonna have to take over a bit in moments. Draisatl too. Can’t go down 3-1.

**Headsterx** · 2025-06-13T00:19:43+00:00

Drop that puck!!!

**mjsuax13** · 2025-06-13T00:58:30+00:00

Edmonton can’t stay out of the box.

**Optional** · 2025-06-13T02:04:27+00:00

Originally posted by Headsterx

I’m not as optimistic as this write-up. Oilers looked beaten up. Taking Panthers!

Thought we were golden after 1st period.

What a series this is turning out to be.

**Headsterx** · 2025-06-13T02:11:05+00:00

Oilers beamed Captain Pickard into the game and he’s not giving up a goal. Whole new game now as it’s tied up at 3 and into 3rd Period we go.

**Optional** · 2025-06-13T03:05:12+00:00

OMG.

Panthers tie it up again in last min.

Nail biter

**mjsuax13** · 2025-06-13T03:07:28+00:00

Originally posted by Optional

OMG.

Panthers tie it up again in last min.

Nail biter

Edmonton should have closed that. They cleared that puck out very poorly the last minute. You get it down the ice and it’s 10 seconds gone. Just wow.

**Headsterx** · 2025-06-13T03:09:19+00:00

Wow!!! OT, baby!

**packerd_00** · 2025-06-13T05:09:35+00:00

Id like to see a Canadian team win it. It's been over 30 years.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 2025-06-13T06:30:38+00:00

Originally posted by packerd_00

Id like to see a Canadian team win it. It's been over 30 years.

Oilers a team of destiny?

Scoring first record	9-2	7-2
One-goal game record	1-2	3-2
Record leading after first period	7-0	7-0
Road record	8-2	6-3
Home record	4-3	6-1
PDO	3rd (104)	4th (102.8)
Record trailing after first period	2-1	3-2
Record after allowing first goal	3-3	5-2
Goals %	2nd (62.67%)	3rd (61.76%)
Corsi %	5th (53.73%)	7th (51.91%)

Oilers win series 4-2	+550 via DraftKings	15.38%	$55
Top goal scorer: Leon Draisaitl	+300 via FanDuel	25%	$30
Correct score after 3 games: Oilers 2-1	+135 via bet365	42.55%	$13.50