The Edmonton Oilers are looking to take a commanding lead in the Stanley Cup Finals after coming back to win Game 1 in overtime, overcoming a two-goal deficit. Leon Draisaitl, the NHL’s leading goal-scorer this season with 52 goals, netted his second during the critical match, assisting the Oilers to advance in the series.
The upcoming Game 2 is set for Friday night at 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Place in Edmonton. According to the latest odds, the Oilers are -128 favorites (you would need to wager $128 to win $100), while the Panthers are positioned as +108 underdogs (a wager of $100 would return $108).
Before placing any bets, consider seeking predictions from SportsLine expert Eric Cohen, who has successfully identified prior winning bets. Cohen has made a series bet on the Oilers to win the Stanley Cup at odds of -120.
Cohen’s Top Predictions for Panthers vs. Oilers Game 2:
- Oilers Moneyline (-128)
- Under 6.5 goals (-125)
- Connor McDavid to score (+155)
- Predicted score: Oilers 3, Panthers 2
Cohen believes the Oilers dominated Florida in Game 1, outshooting them 46-32. Despite the Panthers being the defending champions, the Oilers are currently on an impressive offensive streak. With a home record of 7-1 this season, the Oilers are expected to maintain their momentum, hoping for a successful Game 2.
