Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final features the Edmonton Oilers hosting the Florida Panthers on Friday. Edmonton aims for a 2-0 series advantage following their thrilling 4-3 overtime win in Game 1 on Wednesday, secured by Leon Draisaitl`s power-play goal with 31 seconds remaining. The puck drops for Game 2 at Rogers Place in Edmonton at 8 p.m. ET.
According to the latest odds, Edmonton is favored at -131 on the moneyline (bet $131 to win $100), while Florida is the underdog at +110 (bet $100 to win $110). The total goals over/under is set at 6.5. Edmonton holds a puck line of -1.5 (+185). Betting predictions for this game can be found from expert models that simulate each NHL game 10,000 times, showing strong performance on top-rated puck-line and over/under bets.
Based on the model`s analysis, here are some recommended bets for Game 2 (odds are subject to change):
- Florida Panthers +1.5 on the puck line (-226)
- Under 6.5 total goals (-125)
Game 1 was the fourth straight one-goal decision between these teams, a trend that extends back to the previous year`s Stanley Cup Final Game 7. The projection model suggests this close outcome is likely to continue, predicting Florida will cover the puck line in over 70% of simulations.
While the last three games between these teams have seen over 6.5 goals, the model anticipates stronger defensive performances in Game 2. Florida`s goaltender, Sergei Bobrovsky, was outstanding in Game 1, stopping 42 shots, highlighting the importance of defensive support. Edmonton`s defense will also need to step up to aid their goalie, Stuart Skinner. Betting markets currently price Under 6.5 total goals at -125.
