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Panthers vs. Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: December 16, 2024 6:52 AM EST • 2 min 27 sec read.

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl protects the puck from Vegas Golden Knights defensemen Noah Hanifin as we offer our Panthers vs. Oilers prediction.
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl protects the puck from Vegas Golden Knights defensemen Noah Hanifin. Photo by Perry Nelson via Imagn Images

The last time the Florida Panthers rolled into Edmonton was for Game 6 of last season's Stanley Cup Final, which the Oilers won 5-1 to force a decisive Game 7 back in the Sunshine State. 

While the stakes aren't nearly as high, Monday's contest at Rogers Place (8:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video) offers an excellent litmus test for both Stanley Cup odds favorites. No team is hotter than the Oilers, with Kris Knoblauch's squad winning five in a row and eight of the last nine. 

The Panthers have sputtered recently, losing two in a row and three of the last five on their travels. Our Panthers vs. Oilers prediction finds the best value in a Leon Draisaitl prop pick and features Zach Hyman. 

Today's Panthers vs. Oilers prediction

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My best pick: Leon Draisaitl Over 2.5 shots ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: | Implied probability: 51.22%

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I'll start by saying I like the Oilers to make it six straight wins when they play a Panthers squad that, at least recently, is struggling with inconsistency.

However, their -140 odds offer less value than the best bet I landed on, Draisaitl, to register at least three shots. Nobody has more goals than Draisaitl, who has 22, tied atop the goal-scorer chart with Hart Trophy odds favorite Kirill Kaprizov.

Draisaitl, the Rocket Richard odds favorite, has five goals in the last five games, including three in a row. While Draisaitl's a good bet to score again, I'm banking on the German forward to fire at least three shots on the Panthers' most likely starter, Sergei Bobrovsky. 

My interest piques anytime Draisaitl's shot total is set at 2.5, especially amid a hot streak.

The 29-year-old has at least three shots in three straight and five of the previous seven at Rogers Place. He's also hit the Over against Florida in three of the last four and six of the previous eight regular-season games.

Plus, the Oilers have fired an average of 31.4 shots per game during their five-game win streak at Rogers Place, tied for the second-most with New Jersey during that span. 

A winning $10 bet will profit $9.52. 

Panthers vs. Oilers player prop pick

NHL picks made Monday; odds subject to change.

Zach Hyman prop pick: Anytime goal ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +165 via Betway | Implied probability: 37.74%

Zach Hyman has scored five goals in five games since returning from an injury that kept him out of the lineup for as many contests. Only the Tampa Bay Lightning prevented him from scoring since jumping back into proceedings.

He also netted in his last regular-season game against Florida, and I'm riding the hot hand that has scored on 27.8% of his shots since Dec. 5. A winning $10 bet will yield a $16.50 profit. 

Panthers vs. Oilers live odds & info

  • When: Monday, Dec. 16
  • Puck drop: 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Rogers Place (Edmonton, Alberta)
  • How to watch: Prime Video
  • Favorite: Oilers (-140 via Betway)

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Gary Pearson
Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.