The 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers began with two exciting overtime contests, leading into Game 3 hosted by Florida on Monday. Edmonton secured Game 1 in overtime, while Florida responded with a double-overtime win in Game 2. Game 2 saw the Panthers concede the latest tying goal ever in a Stanley Cup Final before the defending champions triumphed 5-4 in the second extra frame, courtesy of Brad Marchand. The third game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.
According to the most recent odds for the Panthers vs. Oilers matchup, Florida enters Game 3 as a -146 money line favorite (requiring a $146 wager to win $100), with Edmonton listed as a +123 underdog (a $100 bet yields $123). The predicted total goals (over/under) for the game is 6.5, and the Panthers are given a -1.5 advantage on the puck line at +166 odds. For those considering bets on Panthers vs. Oilers, analyzing the predictions from SportsLine`s reliable model is recommended.
The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each NHL game 10,000 times, has a strong track record. Heading into the first week of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, its top-rated puck-line and over/under bets held a combined record of 80-56, generating over $1,600 in profit for players wagering $100 per pick.
Model`s Recommended Wagers
Based on the model`s analysis, here are some recommended wagers for Monday`s Panthers vs. Oilers contest (note that odds may change):
- Edmonton Oilers +1.5 on the puck line (-202)
- Under 6.5 total goals (-120)
Why Bet Oilers +1.5?
These teams played seven games in the Stanley Cup Final last year, and they are on pace for another long series this year. The first two games of the series went to overtime, highlighting how close these teams are. Edmonton has covered the 1.5-goal spread in 15 of its last 16 games this postseason. The Oilers finished with more shots on goal in Game 1 and Game 2, and the model has them covering this spread in well over 70% of simulations.
You`ve now seen a top recommended bet for the Panthers vs. Oilers Monday game. Additional betting insights for every game can be found from this same model, which had a combined 80-56 record on its premier NHL puck-line and over/under selections entering the 2025 NHL playoffs Stanley Cup Final.
Why Bet Under 6.5 Goals?
Although the initial two games of the Stanley Cup Final exceeded the projected total goal line, this was significantly influenced by high-scoring first periods (three goals in Game 1`s first period, five in Game 2`s). Coaches for both teams will likely prioritize tightening defensive play early in Game 3. Notably, the teams combined for only two goals over the final three regulation periods and overtime frames in Friday`s lengthy double-overtime game. Consequently, the model assigns an A-grade confidence rating to the Under for Monday`s matchup.
The Under 6.5 total goals option is currently offered at -115 odds at BetMGM Sportsbook.
If you`re interested in further NHL betting analysis for Monday, the model also provides its top parlay selections for Game 3 of the Panthers vs. Oilers series.
