Oilers vs. Panthers: Game 5 Showdown in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers are set to host the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final this Saturday. After a thrilling comeback from a 3-0 deficit, the Oilers took the last round against the Panthers, winning Game 4 5-4 in overtime, making it a tied series at two wins each. The match will commence at 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Place, Edmonton.

According to the latest betting lines, Edmonton is slightly favored at -110 on the money line (betting $110 to win $100), while Florida comes in as the underdog at -109 (betting $109 to win $100). The over/under for total goals scored is set at 6.5, and the Oilers are positioned at -1.5 (+208) on the puck line.

Before making any selections between the Panthers and the Oilers, check out the NHL predictions provided by SportsLine’s analytical model that has simulated the matchup 10,000 times. You can also explore the model’s unique prop bets for the game.

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Best Bets for the Oilers vs. Panthers on Saturday:

Panthers +1.5 on the puck line (-257)
Over 6.5 total goals (+100)

Panthers +1.5 on the puck line (-257)

Previous encounters have seen tight finishes, with six of the last seven games between these teams decided by a single goal. Both Games 1, 2, and 4 reached overtime, with the Panthers covering the puck line in OT during Game 2. The model indicates a high likelihood of Florida covering in Game 5 which exceeds 70% in simulations.

Over 6.5 total goals (+100)

The total goals exceeded 6.5 in each of the last four games in this final series. Notably, the first and third games featured seven goals, while the second and fourth games each scored nine. Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has registered over 30 saves in all games played against Edmonton, a trend likely to persist. Over 6.5 goals at Game 5 is currently listed at +100 on BetMGM Sportsbook, where new players can utilize a promotional code offering up to $1,500 in bonus wagers if their initial bet loses.

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