Edmonton Oilers @ Florida Panthers - June 12, 2025

Alright, folks, it’s time to lace up the skates and get ready for a showdown between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. The oddsmakers have set the Panthers as slight favorites at -105 on the moneyline, but let me tell you—this matchup has all the makings of an upset.

Let’s start with Edmonton. Sure, they took a tough loss against Florida last time out, getting trounced 6-1 on the road. But we’ve seen how resilient this team can be. With a record of 61-34-6 SU, they’re no strangers to bouncing back from defeats. In their last 15 games, they’ve gone 10-5 against the spread (ATS) and are riding high with a solid 13-4 straight-up (SU) record in their last 17 games. When it comes to scoring, they’re averaging about 3.3 goals per game and firing off over 32 shots—a stat that tells me they’re not shy about putting pucks on net.

Now let’s flip over to Florida. They’re also sitting pretty with a record of 61-36-5 SU and have been quite impressive lately—8-1 ATS in their last nine games and 7-2 SU in that same stretch. Their offense is potent too, averaging just under 3.2 goals per game with a decent power play percentage hovering around 23%. However, here’s where I think things could get interesting: despite their strong offensive stats, they’ve shown some vulnerability defensively with an 89.6% save rate compared to Edmonton’s slightly lower mark of 89.4%.

What’s more intriguing is how both teams stack up when it comes to total points scored in recent games—the total has gone OVER in five of Edmonton’s last six contests and similarly for Florida as well. This makes me lean toward an UNDER prediction for this particular matchup; after all, sometimes teams tighten up when facing each other again shortly after a big win or loss.

Looking at special teams, both squads are pretty evenly matched on paper; however, I feel that Edmonton’s penalty kill percentage (78%) leaves something to be desired compared to Florida’s (80%). If either team gets into penalty trouble tonight, it could tip the scales.

In my gut feeling? I believe tonight is when the Oilers find redemption against the Panthers—they’ll cover that spread as underdogs if they pull off this victory! So keep your eyes peeled for them coming out strong right from puck drop; it’s going to be crucial for them not only to score early but also maintain pressure throughout.

So there you have it—my prediction is an upset victory for Edmonton tonight! Bet wisely and remember: if you follow your instincts and rituals like I do before placing those bets—you might just find yourself celebrating come game end!