- The Florida Panthers have +115 odds to beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1.
- There is a 1.5-point spread set for the game.
- The Panthers are 8-2 on the road in the playoffs.
EDMONTON – Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals is set for Wednesday night between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, where Edmonton is the slight favorite to get off to a 1-0 start at home. 5w6n3c
While online sportsbooks are slightly leaning on the Oilers to take an early lead in the series, the Panthers should not be overlooked. They’ve found success on the road throughout these playoffs and are live underdogs once again.
Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers - Game 1 Odds 4z4v42
- Moneyline: Panthers (+115) vs. Oilers (-135)
- Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+175)
- Total: 6.5
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The Panthers have done it over and over again through these playoffs and have continued to find success on the road in any situation and this one against in Game 1 is no different. Even if NHL betting sites have them at plus money.
Through the Panther's playoff run thus far, they are 8-2 when playing on the road whether they are favored or an underdog. They’ve also won two of three Game 1’s on the road in the playoffs through the first three rounds.
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As far as the numbers go, the Panthers can certainly hold their own here and then some against Edmonton. While Edmonton does lead in goals per game through the playoffs (4.06), the Panthers are not far behind (3.88) and do lead in several other statistical categories.
Florida leads in both assists (114) and points (180) through the postseason as well as power play goals (13). They also have a higher shooting percentage that Edmonton.
Even on defense, the Panthers prove to be stronger than Edmonton. They’re allowing the least goals against per game (2.29), have a higher save percentage (.912), and have allowed less total goals than Edmonton in the playoffs as well.
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