Game Details:
Matchup: Oilers vs Panthers
Date & Time: Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
Betting Line: Panthers -1.5 | Over/Under: 5.5
Key Storylines
Panthers on the Brink: The Panthers currently lead the series 3-1 after a crushing 5-2 victory in Game 4. Tonight, they look to close things out at home and capture their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
Oilers Fighting to Stay Alive: Edmonton heads to Florida with their backs against the wall. Despite Connor McDavid’s elite production, secondary scoring has dried up. The Oilers will need a major bounce-back effort to extend the series.
Goaltending Battle: Sergei Bobrovsky has outdueled Stuart Skinner to this point. Bobrovsky holds a 2.23 GAA and a .921 save percentage in the postseason, while Skinner has seen inconsistency plague his play in the Final.
Injury Report
Oilers:
Day-to-day: Darnell Nurse (lower body, expected to play)
Out: Warren Foegele (upper body)
Panthers:
Questionable: Sam Bennett (upper body)
Head-to-Head & Trends
Postseason Series: Panthers lead 3-1
Last Game: Panthers won 5-2 (Game 4)
Home Ice Advantage: Panthers are 7-2 at home in the postseason.
Oilers on the Road: Edmonton has gone 4-4 away during their playoff run.
Betting Trends:
Oilers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games.
Panthers are 6-4 ATS in their last 10.
The UNDER has hit in 5 of the last 7 Oilers games.
The OVER has cashed in 6 of Panthers’ last 8 games.
Player Prop to Watch
Connor McDavid (Oilers) – Points Total: 1.5
McDavid is averaging 1.7 points per game this postseason. Edmonton’s survival hinges on his offensive output, making the OVER a playable prop despite the high line.
Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers) – Shots on Goal: 3.5
Tkachuk has been firing consistently and is averaging 4.1 shots per game this series. Look for him to stay aggressive with the Cup within reach.
Prediction & Best Bets
Spread: Panthers -1.5 → Florida has controlled play and should finish off the series in front of their home fans.
Total: Under 5.5 → With so much on the line, expect a tighter, lower-scoring battle.
Player Prop: McDavid Over 1.5 Points → He’ll do his part to try and keep Edmonton alive.
This could be a historic night for Florida as they aim to hoist the Cup on home ice. While the Oilers are capable of putting together a standout performance, the Panthers look too locked in and too deep. It’s hard to bet against momentum and Bobrovsky’s hot hand in goal.
Final Score Prediction: Panthers 3, Oilers 2