NHL Stanley Cup Final 2024: Oilers vs Panthers Game 5 Predictions, Odds, & Best Bets

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The 2024 NBA Finals came to an end on Monday and the Stanley Cup Final series could be next. The Florida Panthers have the chance to win the first championship in franchise history tonight when they host the Edmonton Oilers for Game 5 at 8 p.m. ET.

The Oilers staved off elimination over the week with a huge 8-1 victory over the Panthers in Game 4. Connor McDavid led the charge with a four-point night (1 G, 3 A) as the three-time Hart Memorial Trophy broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for most assists in a playoff run.

Can Edmonton force lightning to strike twice? Or will Florida wrap up the series tonight?

Let’s answer those questions by diving into my Oilers vs. Panthers Game 5 predictions and best bets for the Stanley Cup Final.

NHL Betting Tonight: Oilers vs Panthers Stanley Cup Final (6/18)

Oilers vs Panthers Game 5 Information

• Matchup: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers (FLA leads 3-1)
• Venue & Location: Amerant Bank Arena (Sunrise, FL)
• Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
• Game Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Time
• How to Watch Oilers vs. Panthers Game 5: ABC, ESPN+

Panthers vs Oilers NHL Betting Odds

Panthers vs. Oilers NHL odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Tuesday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Odds from other top online sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Oilers vs Panthers Puck Line

• Edmonton Oilers +1.5 (-210)
• Florida Panthers -1.5 (+180)

Panthers vs Oilers Over/Under

• Over 5.5 Goals (-101)
• Under 5.5 Goals (-115)

Oilers vs Panthers Moneyline

• Edmonton Oilers (+129)
• Florida Panthers (-145)

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Oilers vs Panthers NHL Betting Trends

• Edmonton is 1-5 straight up in its last six games vs. Florida.
• Florida is 4-12 straight up in its last 16 home games vs. Edmonton.
• The total hit the Under in each of Edmonton’s last seven road games.
• The total hit the Under in five of Florida’s last six home games.

Oilers vs Panthers NHL Game 5 Predictions & Pick (6/18)

A lot of people wrote the Oilers off after dropping three consecutive games to begin this series, but here we are. They’re now heading back to Florida as the aim is to cut the Panthers’ Stanley Cup Final lead down to one game.

It’s going to be interesting to see how the Oilers attempt to build off their latest momentum. Nobody expected them to blow out the Panthers over the weekend, especially after how the first three games went. Edmonton went from scoring just four goals between Games 1 and 3 to exploding for eight in Game 4. Florida netminder Sergei Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 16 shots before being replaced by Alex Stolarz, who didn’t perform much better.

Will Panthers G Sergei Bobrovsky bounce back tonight? 

The Panthers now return to Amerant Bank Arena where they’re riding a four-game winning streak. They held each of those opponents to two or fewer goals and even outscored the Oilers 7-1 on aggregate through the first two games of this series.

Having said that, the Panthers have also dropped 12 of their last 16 home games against the Oilers since the 2002-03 NHL season. Yes, Florida has won the last three meetings between these clubs at Amerant Bank Arena, but it’s clear that Edmonton knows how to win in the Sunshine State.

Still, recent results can’t be ignored. On top of having little recent success against Florida, the Oilers are 1-5 SU in their last six games against the Eastern Conference, whereas the Panthers are 8-2 SU against their last 10 Western opponents. It’s also worth noting that Edmonton has lost five of six games this season where it was the underdog against a non-conference foe.

On the flip side, Florida is 18-9-1 as the favorite against the West.

The Panthers manhandled the Eastern Conference this season. 

While the Oilers kept their dreams alive the other night, I’m rolling with the Panthers in Game 5. Paul Maurice’s club will get back on track after a lackluster effort and I’m confident that Bobrovsky will look like his old self. McDavid and the Oilers will press and challenge, but this series ends tonight.

Let’s also take the Under on the 5.5-goal total. After all, the Under is 7-0 in Edmonton’s last seven road games as well as 5-1 in Florida’s last six at home. considering how the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final finished with five or fewer goals, we’re likely in for a low-scoring tilt.

Oilers vs Panthers Game 5 Prediction: FLA

Best Oilers vs Panthers NHL Bet: u5.5 Total Goals (-115)

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Best Oilers vs Panthers NHL Game 5 Player Prop (6/18)

After this Oilers vs. Panthers player prop paid off earlier in this series, I recommend taking Evan Rodrigues o0.5 points (+131) for tonight’s Game 5 pick.

Rodrigues has been one of the Panthers’ best performers in this series as he shares the team lead with four points in as many games. The 30-year-old veteran has now finished with the Over on this prop in five of his last eight outings, registering six total points along the way. That’s without mentioning how the Over is 3-0 in his last three home games.

As long as he continues to see playing time with Florida’s best players and on the power play, I feel good about Rodrigues pulling through on this prop bet again.

Best Oilers vs Panthers Game 5 Prop Bet: Evan Rodrigues o0.5 Total Points(+131)

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Stanley Cup Final 2024: Oilers vs. Panthers Series Schedule

• Game 1: @ Amerant Bank Arena — Saturday, June 8 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 2: @ Amerant Bank Arena — Monday, June 10 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 3: @ Rogers Place — Thursday, June 13 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 4: @ Rogers Place — Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 5: @ Amerant Bank Arena — Tuesday, June 18 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 6: @ Rogers Place — Friday, June 21 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 7: @ Amerant Bank Arena — Monday, June 24 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)

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Stanley Cup Final 2023-24 FAQ

When is the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Final?

• The 2023-24 Stanley Cup Final is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 8, and should be wrapped up by Monday, June 24.

Where is the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Final?

• The 2023-24 Stanley Cup Final will be played at Amerant Bank Arena (Florida) and Rogers Place (Edmonton).

How can I watch the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Final?

• Every game of the Stanley Cup Final will be airing exclusively on ABC and ESPN+.

Where can I bet on the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Final?

• NHL bettors can wager on this year’s Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe odds on the majority of online sportsbooks, including the following that Betting News highly recommends: