Game 3 of this season’s Stanley Cup finals sees the Florida Panthers head to Canada for the first time. However, they are in control of the series so far, having won the two opening games on home ice.
The Panthers seem to have the better of the Oilers right now and we are expecting yet another Panthers win despite being on the road.
There is always a chance the Oilers win here but we just can’t be betting the Oilers at -130 NHL betting odds when the better team (right now) is plus money at top-rated sportsbooks.Â
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NHL Pick
- Panthers ML (+115)
- Connor McDavid Over 3.5 Shots (+110)
*All odds from Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers
Thursday, June 13, 2024 – 08:00 PM ET at Rogers Place 
Stats & Betting Trends
- The Florida Panthers are 4-0 in their previous four games against the Oilers.
- Florida is 7-1 in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
Panthers’ Value for 3-0 Series Lead
Our computer is predicting a 4-2 Florida Panthers victory and at plus money we are keen to get behind last season’s Stanley Cup runners-up.
The Edmonton Oilers might have one of the best attacking teams in the league and are playing on home ice. However, it’s worth noting that not only are the Panthers 4-0 in their previous four games against the Oilers, but they have also kept them to only two goals in each of their previous three games respectively.
If the Panthers were favorites here, we would likely be siding with the Oilers but in this business, it’s all about the value. For us, the Panthers represent the best value. We would happily bet the Panthers down to as low as +100 to win this road game.
It’s hard to get behind the Oilers. Currently, they are -130 when they are clearly the second best of the two teams in the previous few matchups.
NHL Pick: Panthers ML (+115) at Bet365Â
Stats & Betting Trends
- Connor McDavid has seen over 3.5 shots in 10 of his 20 NHL games throughout the playoffs.
- McDavid has averaged 3.3 shots per game in this season’s playoffs.
Connor Needs To Bring Shooting Gloves
This isn’t a case of hoping that Connor McDavid brings his shooting gloves. He needs to bring them given the situation the Oilers are in. He is the best player in the NHL right now, so it’s all on his shoulders. Especially considering he only managed to get himself three shots in the previous game, which the Oilers lost 4-1.
Connor McDavid has been an unbelievable playmaker throughout these playoffs with a total of 27 assists. Still, he has only scored 5 goals.
McDavid is a much better goalscorer than his stats would have you believe, although he has taken a backseat in that department this season and left the scoring to others. He is the best player on the ice for the Oilers and he needs to grab the game by the neck and make things happen.
We love the fact we are getting plus money for McDavid to see 4+ shots in this NHL home game. McDavid has seen 4+ shots in 5 of his 9 playoff games on home ice thus far this season. Considering we are betting the Panthers to win this game, McDavid will need to get shots on the net.
NHL Pick: Connor McDavid Over 3.5 Shots (+110) at Bet365Â
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