Oilers vs. Panthers Picks and Prediction – 6/17/2025

Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) vs. Florida Panthers (52-24-6)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
TV: TNT, truTV, Max

Previous Games:

  • Panthers: Dominant 5-2 win on the road in Game 5

  • Oilers: Lost 2 of last 3, backs against the wall

Head-to-Head:

Florida leads the series 3-2 and has won both home games this Final. The Panthers have outscored Edmonton 16-12 and appear to be the more composed and balanced team across five games.

Edmonton Oilers Breakdown:

The Oilers are again in must-win territory, and it’s been clear they need near-perfection from McDavid and Draisaitl to stay afloat. Stuart Skinner has been unreliable in net with a .894 save percentage, and the loss of Zach Hyman adds pressure to a top-heavy lineup. Edmonton’s penalty kill is below average, and they've allowed 3.4 goals per game over their last 10 contests. While the offense still generates volume, defensive breakdowns continue to cost them momentum.

Key Players:

  • Connor McDavid: 16 points in last 10 games

  • Leon Draisaitl: 17 points in last 10 games

Florida Panthers Breakdown:

Florida is thriving in this postseason, particularly at home. Sergei Bobrovsky has anchored the net with a 2.19 GAA and .921 SV% in his last 10 appearances. The Panthers are getting balanced scoring from multiple lines, and their power play has capitalized on key chances. Florida also leads in physicality and forechecking pressure — both of which have worn down Edmonton’s defense as the series has progressed.

Key Players:

  • Sam Bennett: 9 goals in last 10 games

  • Matthew Tkachuk: 13 points in last 10 games

Betting Trends:

Edmonton Oilers:

  • 14-5 in last 19 overall

  • 6 of last 6 games have gone over the total

Florida Panthers:

  • 11-4 in last 15 overall

  • 7-2-1 in last 10

  • 14-6 in last 20 at home

Exact Score Prediction:

Florida Panthers 4 – Edmonton Oilers 2

Our Best Bet:

Florida Panthers ML (-155)

With the Cup in the building and Florida already winning twice at home in this series, the Panthers have the depth, goaltending, and momentum to close things out tonight. Edmonton has leaned too heavily on their stars and hasn’t shown enough defensive stability to steal another road win in this environment. Florida on the moneyline is the most secure play in this elimination scenario.

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