In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 22nd at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 11-8-1 this season after they defeated New Jersey by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Florida scored the only goal of the game in the first period and they locked down defensively to get the shutout win. The Panthers were out shot by a total of 32-24, won 44.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Florida got their lone goal from Reinhart, while Bobrovsky stopped all 32 shots in the shutout victory.
Prior to that game, Florida defeated the Canucks by a score of 8-5, but lost to the Lightning by a score of 3-1 before that. The Panthers have won four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 23 points. Florida has scored 2.90 goals per game and they have allowed 2.90 goals against per game, while also going 20.8% on the power play and 78.9% on the penalty kill this season. Brad Marchand has led Florida with 13 goals and 10 assists, while Sam Reinhart has added 11 goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 10-5-0 with a 2.62 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this season.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 9-9-5 this year after they lost to Tampa Bay in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Edmonton led 1-0 for the majority of the game, but allowed the tying goal with 2:32 left and lost in overtime. The Oilers were out shot by a total of 35-25, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got their lone goal from Frederic, while Pickard stopped 33 out of 35 shots, which was a .943 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Capitals by a score of 7-4 and the Sabres by a score of 5-1. The Oilers have lost four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 23 points. Edmonton has scored 2.96 goals per game and they have allowed 3.57 goals against per game, while also going 29.8% on the power play and 82.8% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with nine goals and 23 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 14 goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 7-6-3 with a 3.00 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this year.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Oilers have lost five of their last six road games after coming off overtime.
- The Panthers have won four of their last five games.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against the Oilers.
- The Panthers have won the third period in each of their last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Oilers and Panthers have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last four night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last nine games between the Oilers and Panthers.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Oilers’ last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Brad Marchand has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Carter Verhaeghe has recorded at least one assist in each of the Panthers’ last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Sam Reinhart has recorded at least one point in each of the Panthers’ last nine home games.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of his last 15 Saturday night appearances.
- Zach Hyman has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against the Panthers.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances in road games.
Panthers vs Oilers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this contest continuing to struggle over the last week and they have lost four of their last five games. The Oilers are 4-8-3 on the road this year, while the Panthers are 8-2-1 at home. Florida has won four of their last five and they are playing their best hockey of the year. The Panthers aren’t a very high scoring team, but they are allowing fewer than three goals against per game. We know Edmonton is going to wake up eventually, but I need to see it before I get back on their bandwagon. Take the Panthers to win here.