NHL Finals Picks Panthers vs Oilers Prediction 6/4/25
- Lee Shipley
- Jun 4
- 4 min read
Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5) vs Florida Panthers (47-31-4)
Game Info: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Rogers Place)
Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -130 / Florida Panthers +110 --- Over/Under: 6.5
Get ready, because tonight is the start of the NHL Finals! This is the night we all been waiting for! Tonight, Wednesday, June 4th, the action heats up at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, as the Florida Panthers face off against the Edmonton Oilers in a thrilling Stanley Cup Final matchup. We're diving deep into this highly anticipated game to give you our top prediction.
Matchup/League Facts
The Edmonton Oilers rank T3rd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (4).
The Edmonton Oilers rank T4th in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.91).
The Florida Panthers rank 2nd in the league in short handed goals this season (12).
The Florida Panthers rank 3rd in the league for shots per game this season (31.6).
The Florida Panthers
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Okay, so basically, the Florida Panthers are on an absolute tear in the playoffs. Punching another ticket to the NHL Finals! They just rolled over the Carolina Hurricanes in five games, even pulling off some crazy comebacks like when they were down 2-0 early in Game 5 and still won. They've also knocked out the Lightning and even came back from being down 2-0 against the Maple Leafs, which is pretty wild.
These guys are seriously hot right now, winning eight of their last ten games! They're scoring a bunch of goals (3 per game) and not letting many in (2.72 against), plus their power play and penalty kill are doing work. And you've got guys like Barkov, Bennett, and Tkachuk lighting it up, while their goalie, Bobrovsky, is just playing out of his mind with a 12-5 record. They're definitely a team to watch!
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
Sam Bennett has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers' last four games as road underdogs.
Carter Verhaeghe has recorded at least one assist in five of the Panthers' last six games as underdogs.
Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 Wednesday night playoff appearances.
Aleksander Barkov ranks T1st in the Eastern Conference for shootout goals (4) this season.
The Edmonton Oilers
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The Edmonton Oilers are on a serious roll in the playoffs, completely taking out the Dallas Stars in five games with some pretty dominant wins, even after a slight stumble in Game 1. They've shown they can handle pressure, like when they came back from being down 2-0 against the Kings earlier on. In fact, they've won an insane 12 of their last 14 games, which is just wild! Their offense is red-hot, scoring a ton of goals, and their power play is absolutely lethal, while their penalty kill is doing its job.
Plus, stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are absolutely tearing it up, practically setting up goals blindfolded, and Stuart Skinner is holding strong in net, making key saves when it matters. These guys are playing with a ton of confidence right now and are definitely a team to watch out for!
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
Leon Draisaitl has scored a goal in four of the Oilers' last five Game 1s of a playoff series.
Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Oilers' last 12 Game 1s of a playoff series.
Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in 13 of his last 14 home appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Oilers' last game.
Leon Draisaitl ranks 1st in the league for multi-point games (36) this season.
The Pick: Oilers ML -130
So, here we are again, these two titans clashing in the Stanley Cup Final for the second year straight! Last season, the Panthers came out on top, but it was a bit of a nail-biter, especially after they went up 3-0 and still had to fight tooth and nail in Game 7. This time around, I'm betting the Oilers are going to be laser-focused, trying to grab some serious momentum right from the jump.
Both teams have been playing lights out lately, but honestly, I just think Edmonton's offense is going to be too much to handle. We've seen them rack up at least four goals in their last three games, and Skinner has been absolutely stellar in net since taking over. My final prediction? Take the Oilers here! They're hungry, and I think they'll get it done.
Why Will the Oilers will Win, What’s the Facts & Numbers?
The Oilers have won each of their last four games.
The Oilers have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games.
The Oilers have won the third period in each of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents at Rogers Place when trailing after the second period.
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