Connor McDavid`s Edmonton Oilers will host Sergei Bobrovsky`s Florida Panthers in Edmonton for Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. The Oilers made a dramatic comeback in Game 4 in Florida, overcoming a three-goal deficit to secure a 5-4 overtime victory thanks to Leon Draisaitl`s game-winning goal. This win tied the series at 2-2. The puck is scheduled to drop for Game 5 at 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
Edmonton is currently listed as the slight favorite at -111 (requiring a $111 wager to win $100) in the latest consensus odds for Oilers vs. Panthers, with Florida close behind at -109. The over/under for total goals scored is set at 6.5, and Edmonton has a puck line of -1.5 (+204). For expert NHL predictions before making any bets on the Panthers vs. Oilers game, consult SportsLine`s proven model.
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Key Player Prop Bets for Game 5
Here are three notable player prop bets identified for Saturday`s matchup between the Oilers and Panthers (odds are subject to change):
- Sergei Bobrovsky over 28.5 saves (-110)
- Darnell Nurse over 1.5 shots on goal (-130)
- Carter Verhaeghe 1+ points (-135)
Prop Analysis: Sergei Bobrovsky Saves
This particular prop bet has been successful in all four previous games of this series, indicating a strong trend. Bobrovsky recorded over 30 saves again in Game 4 and managed over 40 saves in both Games 1 and 2 held in Edmonton. The line for Bobrovsky to make over 28.5 saves is available at -110.
Prop Analysis: Darnell Nurse Shots on Goal
The veteran defenseman for the Oilers has consistently registered two or more shots on goal in every game throughout the Stanley Cup Final. This includes a four-shot effort in Game 4, where he also contributed a goal and an assist. The prop bet for Darnell Nurse to exceed 1.5 shots on goal is listed at -130.
Prop Analysis: Carter Verhaeghe Points
Carter Verhaeghe added to his playoff point total in Game 4 by assisting on Anton Lundell`s goal in the first period. The forward has now accumulated six points (one goal, five assists) through the first four games against the Oilers and has not been held without a point since Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final versus the Carolina Hurricanes. The prop bet for Verhaeghe to record at least one point in Game 5 is listed at -135.
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