Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/19

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The Florida Panthers are set to play the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The game will start at 9:00 PM and can be watched on ESPN+. The Panthers have a current record of 33-31-3 this season.

The Oilers hold a record of 34-26-9. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in their respective conferences. The Panthers are ranked 15th in the Eastern Conference, while the Oilers are 5th in the Western Conference.

Panthers vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Florida Panthers +133, Edmonton Oilers -155

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have had a mixed recent performance. They suffered losses against the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken. However, they managed to secure wins against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings.

Matthew Tkachuk has been a standout player for the Panthers. In the last game against the Canucks, he contributed a goal and an assist. Carter Verhaeghe also provided support with two assists in the same game.

Sergei Bobrovsky has been the primary goaltender for the Panthers. He has faced a high volume of shots in recent games. His standout performance was against the Blue Jackets, where he made 30 saves on 31 shots.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a solid performance against the San Jose Sharks, winning 5-3 at home. They had 37 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Vasily Podkolzin and Zach Hyman both contributed with goals, showcasing their ability to find the back of the net.

In their previous home game, the Oilers defeated the Nashville Predators 3-1. Connor McDavid led the way with three assists, while Zach Hyman added a goal. The team recorded 26 hits and nine blocks, showing their defensive skills.

The Oilers have been strong on the power play this season, with 61 power play goals, ranking first. Connor McDavid continues to be a key player, with 115 points in 69 games. Goalie Tristan Jarry has also been reliable, with 16 wins in 29 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win against the Florida Panthers, with a moneyline of -155. The Panthers are the underdog at +133. The Oilers have strong offensive stats, ranking high in goals and assists. This makes them a solid pick to win the game straight up with a projected score of Edmonton 4, Florida 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the over at -113 and the under at -109. Both teams have shown the ability to score, but also allow goals against. With a projected total of 7 goals, taking the over seems like a good choice.