Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Game 6 Prediction, Odds & Injury Report (June 21)
- We’ve made our Panthers vs Oilers Game 6 prediction 6 for Friday night
- The Stanley Cup odds favor Edmonton to extend the series to seven games
- Read below for Oilers vs Panthers Game 6 prediction, odds and injury report
The Edmonton Oilers aim to continue their remarkable comeback against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 6 of Oilers vs Panthers goes Friday night at Rogers Place. The puck drops at 8:00 pm ET on ABC and ESPN.
With Florida leading the series 3-2, we’ve locked in our Oilers vs Panthers prediction for Friday night. We’re taking advantage of the underdog value on the road team despite Connor McDavid’s individual brilliance.
Below, find our Oilers vs Panthers prediction, plus a breakdown of the betting odds.
Oilers vs Panthers Game 6 Prediction
Our Oilers vs Panthers prediction takes into account the entire series to date as well as Florida’s remarkable performance on the road this postseason.
Series Analysis
The Stanley Cup Final initially looked like it would be a blowout, but the Oilers have rallied from a 3-0 series deficit to make it 3-2. Edmonton won 5-3 in Florida on Tuesday night to stave off elimination for the second straight game.
The major Cup Final storyline right now is the play of Connor McDavid, who is heavily favored in the Conn Smythe odds after recording consecutive 4-point games. The Panthers need to slow him down to have any chance of closing this series out in six games.
Win or lose, give Connor McDavid the Conn Smythe. Unreal. pic.twitter.com/USXzpAmi6a
— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) June 19, 2024
Part of the reason why McDavid is torching Florida is the regression of Cats goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. After a strong start to the series, the former Vezina winner has allowed 13 goals in his past two starts, getting pulled in the second period of Game 4.
Although they’ve allowed at least five goals in consecutive games, the Panthers typically bounce back well after defensive showings. They are 5-1 in their last six when their opponent nets 5+ goals in the previous game. We think they get the job done in Game 6.
My Game 6 Best Bet
The atmosphere in Edmonton will be electric, as the Oilers look to become the fourth team in NHL history to force a Game 7 after being down 3-0. The Oilers are 4-0 when facing elimination this postseason and have won the last two Game 6s at Rogers Place.
Still, this is far from a guaranteed victory considering the Panthers are 7-3 on the road this postseason. While Edmonton has picked up some clutch victories at home, they are still only 7-4 overall at Rogers Place in these playoffs.
With the public hammering Edmonton in the NHL public betting trends, we’re taking advantage of Florida’s plus-money value. The Panthers had a 24-10 edge in scoring chances last game and outshot Edmonton 10-3 in the final frame. The team has garnered some momentum and won’t be intimidated by the road environment.
Matthew Tkachuk had his best game of the Final in Game 5, and we project the team’s other veterans, Sasha Barkov, Sam Reinhart, and Bobrovsky to step up in a big way to deliver the Cats the Cup. This veteran-laden team is too experienced and talented to lose a third straight game.
Oilers vs Panthers Pick:
- Panthers ML (+100)
Panthers vs Oilers Game 6 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLA Panthers | +1.5 (-265) | +100 | Over 5.5 (-105) |
| EDM Oilers | -1.5 (+215) | -120 | Under 5.5 (-115) |
The Oilers are the favorites to win Game 6 at home, with a moneyline of -120. This means you would need to bet $120 on Edmonton to win $100 if they come out on top. The -120 odds give the Oilers an implied probability of 54.55% to win the game.
On the flip side, the Panthers are the underdogs at +100 odds (even money). A $100 bet on Florida would net you a $100 profit if they pull off the road upset. The Panthers’ moneyline odds translate to a 50% implied probability of winning.
On our way 🛫 pic.twitter.com/NCX9uC5iFV
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 20, 2024
Part of the reason we are backing Florida in this game is due to their plus-money value. The Cats have only been available at plus-money three times all postseason, going 2-1 in those contests. Cash is already coming in on them Friday, with some sportsbooks now listing Florida with negative odds.
If you’re looking at the puck line, the Oilers are favored by 1.5 goals. They’re +215 to win by 2 or more, while the Panthers are -265 to keep it within a goal. Betting the puck line is riskier but offers a bigger payout if you’re confident in the Oilers.
The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5, with the over at -105 odds and the under at -115. With the way these two teams have been scoring lately, the over might be tempting. Games 3-5 all had 7 or more goals.
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Odds as of June 20, 2024. Check out the best betting apps for the Stanley Cup Final.
Panthers vs Oilers Injury Report
The Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers injury report is light, with Evander Kane the only active player listed. The Oilers’ forward missed the last game with an abdomen injury and is questionable for Friday’s Game 6.
The Panthers, meanwhile, don’t have any injuries but will be inserting Nick Cousins into the Game 6 lineup in favor of veteran Kyle Okposo. In 11 games this postseason, the 30-year-old Cousins has one assist.
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Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.
