The Florida Panthers are looking to extend their lead in the series as they host the Edmonton Oilers for Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Thursday.
While the Oilers managed an overtime victory in Game 1 on their home ice, the Panthers have since taken control of the series, securing consecutive wins. In Game 3 on Monday, Florida delivered a dominant 6-1 performance, with six different players finding the back of the net. Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was solid, making 32 saves.
Game 4 is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Betting Odds and Lines
According to the latest odds available, Florida is favored on the money line at -153. This means a bet of $153 would win $100 if the Panthers win. Edmonton is the underdog at +128, where a $100 wager would yield $128. The over/under for the total number of goals scored is set at 6. For those interested in the puck line, the Panthers are -1.5 with odds of +164.
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Panthers vs. Oilers Money Line: | Panthers -153, Oilers +128 |
| Panthers vs. Oilers Over/Under: | 6.5 |
| Panthers vs. Oilers Puck Line: | Panthers -1.5 (+164) |
Noted NHL expert Matt Severance, who has a strong track record of 160-85-9 on his recent NHL picks, has analyzed this matchup extensively.
Analysis and Insights
Why Back the Oilers
Edmonton has shown resilience this season, particularly in avoiding extended losing streaks. They haven`t dropped three consecutive games since a stretch in early February during the regular season. In the 2025 NHL playoffs, they`ve lost back-to-back games only once and bounced back strongly, including a convincing 7-4 win against the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers also have a favorable historical record in Game 4 scenarios since 2022, holding a 7-2 mark.
Superstar Connor McDavid had a quiet Game 3, held without a point for only the third time this postseason. In the previous two instances where this occurred, he followed up with multi-point performances. Expect a strong push from him in Game 4 as the team looks to avoid falling into a 3-1 series deficit.
Why Back the Panthers
The Florida Panthers possess significant momentum, especially playing on home ice. While the initial two games were tight, Game 3 demonstrated Florida`s capability for decisive victories. Their six-goal output marked the 11th time in these playoffs they`ve scored five or more goals.
A key advantage for Florida has been their goaltending. Sergei Bobrovsky has faced 116 shots across the first three games and was particularly sharp in Game 3, allowing only one goal. In stark contrast, Edmonton`s starting goaltender, Stuart Skinner, struggled significantly in Game 3, letting in five goals on just 23 shots before being replaced. Skinner`s playoff performance has been inconsistent. Backup Calvin Pickard, who finished Game 3, allowed one goal on eight shots but hasn`t started a game in about a month.
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