The Edmonton Oilers aim to take a two-game lead against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Friday. Edmonton secured a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory in Game 1, with Leon Draisaitl scoring the winning goal on a power play late in the extra period. Game 2 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
Betting odds for Game 2 show Edmonton as the favorite at -131 on the money line, while Florida is the underdog at +110. The total goals over/under is set at 6.5. The puck line has the Oilers at -1.5 with +185 odds. Sports betting models, such as the one from SportsLine, provide predictions for these games.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates each NHL game 10,000 times to generate its predictions. It has a strong record on top-rated puck-line and over/under betting picks, showing profitable returns for bettors.
SportsLine Model`s Best Bets for Game 2
- Panthers +1.5 on the puck line (-226)
- Under 6.5 goals (-125)
Game 1 continued a trend between these teams, being the fourth consecutive one-goal game, including last year`s Game 7. Game 2 is expected to be equally close. The SportsLine model predicts the Florida Panthers will cover the +1.5 puck line in over 70% of its simulations.
Although the last three games between these teams have gone Over 6.5 goals, the model leans towards the Under for Game 2, anticipating stronger defensive performances. Sergei Bobrovsky was outstanding for Florida in Game 1, stopping 42 shots, highlighting the need for the Panthers` defense to support him. The Oilers` defense will also need to be sharp to help Stuart Skinner.
