The Edmonton Oilers are looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. They won Game 1 in overtime on Wednesday, overcoming a two-goal deficit. Leon Draisaitl, the NHL`s regular-season leading goal scorer with 52 goals, netted his second goal of the game on a perfect pass from Connor McDavid during the comeback. The Oilers have been in dominant form since dropping their first two playoff games, winning 13 of their subsequent 15 matchups as they head into a pivotal Game 2 on Friday.
Game 2 is scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. ET, taking place at Rogers Place in Edmonton. According to the latest odds, the Oilers are favored at -128, while the Panthers are underdogs at +108. For those considering wagers on the game, SportsLine expert Eric Cohen has provided his Game 2 NHL score prediction and analysis.
Eric Cohen is a recognized expert for SportsLine. Known for his diverse sports analysis, he recently had success in golf and was ranked highly among college football experts on the platform. Cohen is confident in the Oilers` chances for the series, having placed a wager on them to win the Stanley Cup at -120 odds.
Eric Cohen`s Top Game 2 Picks:
- Oilers Moneyline (-128)
- Under 6.5 total goals (-125)
- Connor McDavid to score a goal (+155)
- Score Prediction: Oilers 3, Panthers 2
Cohen`s Analysis: Eric Cohen notes that Edmonton appeared to be the better team for much of Game 1, outshooting Florida significantly (46-32). He believes the Oilers are currently on a strong offensive run. Their impressive 7-1 home record this season is another factor making him doubt they will lose Game 2. While acknowledging Florida`s advantage in goal with Sergei Bobrovsky compared to Stuart Skinner, Cohen feels the momentum and the support of the home crowd in Edmonton are firmly with the Oilers following their Game 1 victory. He anticipates the Oilers will start strong and secure a narrow win to establish a 2-0 series lead. He also specifically recommends betting on Connor McDavid to score a goal.
Having reviewed Eric Cohen`s top picks for Game 2, it`s worth noting these come from a source whose prediction model achieved a combined 80-56 record on top-rated NHL puck-line and over/under betting picks leading into the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
