The Edmonton Oilers narrowly clinched Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final, achieving a 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers in overtime after initially being down 3-0 in the first period. This dramatic series continues with Game 5 set to take place tonight, and one team will aim to take a crucial 3-2 lead ahead of the pivotal Game 6 in Florida.

In the previous match, Leon Draisaitl emerged as a key player, netting the overtime winner, which marked his fourth such goal of the playoffs and second in this series. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid has yet to score a goal in the first four games of the series, although he recorded his sixth assist in the Final.

BetMGM Sportsbook lists the Oilers as -125 favorites, with the Panthers as +105 underdogs.

In addition to the Stanley Cup showdown, the day features significant MLB action, including the much-anticipated game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox.

Stanley Cup Game 5 Betting Insight

• Matchup: Oilers at Panthers, 8 PM ET (TNT)
• Predicted Outcomes:
  • Model Pick: Oilers ML (-111)
  • Points Over: 6.5

The performance metrics suggest both teams have been strong competitors in their homelands. An analysis reveals all four games thus far have surpassed the 6.5 goals benchmark.

MLB Picks and Insights

• Game: Yankees at Red Sox, 7:15 PM ET (FOX)
• Model Picks:
  • Red Sox ML (+148)
  • Player Prop: Aaron Judge Over 1.5 total bases (-117)

Previously, the Red Sox have triumphed in their last three encounters against the Yankees, with Judge recently performing at a high level.

Expert Picks highlight a pattern in previous clashes; fans should expect action-packed performances during these highly competitive games.