Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/25
Betting on today’s Oilers and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Oilers in a non-conference matchup.
EDMONTON OILERS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5
This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 27th.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:
- Our prediction for this game is that the Panthers will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- The Panthers should also cover at -1.5
Will Edmonton Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Edmonton improved to 34-20-4 with a 4-2 win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.
Four different players scored for Edmonton, who took the lead just 20 seconds into the game. The Flames tied it up in the third period, but Zach Hyman’s goal at 9:50 put the Oilers ahead for good, and they added an empty-netter to seal the victory.
Edmonton fired 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd goal at the 11:48 mark in the first period. Zach Hyman, also with his 3rd goal of the season, scored on a power play in the third period, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.
Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Zach Hyman earned his 2nd assist on Skinner’s goal. The Oilers recorded 10 giveaways and finished with a total of 6 assists.
Defensively, the Oilers will look to build off their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 19 hits. The only two goals they allowed came at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd.
Can Florida Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Florida improved to 35-21-3 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.
All four of Florida’s goals came from different players, with Sam Reinhart’s empty-netter sealing the win. The Panthers initially led 2-0 before the Stars tied it, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put Florida ahead for good.
Carolina’s offense put up 4 goals in their 4-2 win over Dallas, with A.J. Greer scoring his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart netting his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways.
Carolina opened the scoring at 5:15 in the first period, added another goal at 11:13 in the second, and scored twice more in the third. The Panthers had 6 assists and converted once on the power play.
Florida’s defense gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. The Panthers’ defense also recorded 8 takeaways and 22 hits.