The Edmonton Oilers are in a downward spiral and will try to right the ship vs the Florida Panthers tonight. The Oilers are 2-5 SU in their last seven games and are currently mired in a three-game losing streak.
Edmonton may be the most disappointing team in the NHL. After such a great season last year and making the playoffs, big things were expected in Oil Country. Instead, the Oilers sit 13th in the Western Conference and barring a miracle will miss the playoffs.
But for Edmonton backers looking for any semblance of inspiration, here’s what you need to know. The Oilers are 4-2 SU in their last six games at home and have played well recently vs the Panthers. Edmonton is 8-2 SU in the last 10 games in this matchup and has won three straight games when playing Florida.
As for the Panthers, it’s been a struggle this season but they have won four of their last five games. Florida was riding a four-game win streak before dropping a 3-1 loss at home vs the Kings. This squad hasn’t had much going for it this season and is routinely an underdog, a position where the Panthers haven’t seen much success this season at 9-20 SU.
The total opened at 5.5 and an OVER should be heavily considered in this tilt. The OVER has hit in five of Edmonton’s last six games and the Oilers have scored 13 goals in their last four home games. The OVER has also hit in four of the last six games in this matchup.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Florida Panthers were listed as +127 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The OVER/UNDER total was set at 5.5 before betting started earlier on Monday at Sportsbook.
OddsShark score prediction models pick a 3.2-2.5 result in favor of the Panthers today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Edmonton Oilers bring a 23-27-4 record to the battle against the 23-23-6 Panthers. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Edmonton go 28-26 so far and the Panthers go 27-25. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs Florida injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at OddsShark, it's the No. 29-ranked Oilers and the No. 24-rated Panthers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Edmonton Oilers' No. 22-ranked offense (2.81 goals per game) against a Florida Panthers defense that ranks No. 25 at 3.21 goals per game allowed. The Oilers power play has clicked at a 14.97% rate while the Panthers have a 79.87% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Florida was a 3-1 loser at home against the Kings. Bettors on Los Angeles at -103 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Edmonton was a 6-4 loser on the road against the Sharks. Bettors on San Jose at -168 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Florida at Vancouver, Wednesday, February 14
Edmonton at Vegas, Thursday, February 15