Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final is set for Friday, with the Edmonton Oilers hosting the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place at 8 p.m. ET. Edmonton aims to build on their dramatic Game 1 victory, where Leon Draisaitl scored the winning power-play goal in overtime with just 31 seconds remaining, completing a 4-3 comeback win.
According to the latest betting odds, Edmonton is the favorite on the money line at -129 (meaning a $129 bet wins $100), while Florida is the underdog at +109 (a $100 bet wins $109). The total goals over/under is set at 6.5, and the Oilers have a -1.5 puck line at +187. For insights before placing bets, predictions are available from SportsLine`s established model, which also offers prop bet suggestions for Game 2.
The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each NHL game 10,000 times, has shown strong results, particularly on top-rated puck-line and over/under picks. Heading into the first week of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, the model boasts a combined record of 80-56 on these picks, yielding over $1,600 in returns for those betting $100 on its recommendations.
Model`s Recommended Bets for Game 2
Based on the model`s analysis, here are the recommended bets for Friday`s Oilers vs. Panthers game (odds may vary):
- Florida Panthers +1.5 puck line (-228)
- Under 6.5 total goals (-125)
The recent history between these teams indicates close contests; Game 1 was their fourth straight game decided by a single goal, a streak that extends back to Game 7 of last year`s Stanley Cup Final. This pattern is expected to persist in Game 2. The SportsLine model predicts the Panthers will cover the +1.5 puck line in over 70% of its simulated games.
While the last three matchups have seen over 6.5 goals scored, the model anticipates a tighter defensive battle in Game 2. Florida`s Sergei Bobrovsky was outstanding in Game 1, stopping 42 shots, and the defense will need to provide more support. Edmonton`s defense must also step up to back Stuart Skinner after his Game 1 performance.
Betting on Under 6.5 total goals is available at -125 odds at BetMGM Sportsbook.
For additional NHL selections for Friday, including parlay picks for Game 2 of Panthers vs. Oilers, refer to the model`s full recommendations.
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