Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final is set to take place in Edmonton, Alberta, as the Edmonton Oilers, led by Connor McDavid, host Sergei Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers. The series is now tied 2-2, thanks to the Oilers` dramatic comeback win in Game 4 in Florida. Edmonton rallied from a three-goal deficit, with Leon Draisaitl scoring the overtime winner to secure a 5-4 victory. The puck drop for this pivotal Game 5 at Rogers Place is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday.
In the latest betting odds for the Oilers vs. Panthers matchup, Edmonton is listed as a slight favorite at -111 (wager $111 to win $100), while Florida is close behind at -109. The total number of goals expected (over/under) is set at 6.5. On the puck line, the Oilers are -1.5 with odds of +204. Reliable predictions for this game are available from a proven hockey model, which has a strong track record on NHL betting picks.
Here are three player prop bets to consider for the Oilers vs. Panthers Game 5:
- Sergei Bobrovsky over 28.5 saves (-110)
- Darnell Nurse over 1.5 shots on goal (-130)
- Carter Verhaeghe 1+ points (-135)
Sergei Bobrovsky over 28.5 saves (-110)
This prop bet has been successful in all four games of the series so far, making it a trend worth following. Bobrovsky recorded over 30 saves in Game 4 and exceeded 40 saves in each of the first two games played in Edmonton. The odds for Bobrovsky to make over 28.5 saves are -110.
Darnell Nurse over 1.5 shots on goal (-130)
Veteran defenseman Darnell Nurse has consistently hit the mark on this prop, registering two or more shots on goal in every game of the Stanley Cup Final. His performance in Game 4 included four shots, along with a goal and an assist. Betting on Nurse to exceed 1.5 shots on goal is offered at -130 odds.
Carter Verhaeghe 1+ points (-135)
Carter Verhaeghe contributed to his postseason points total in Game 4 by assisting on Anton Lundell`s goal in the first period. The forward has accumulated six points (one goal, five assists) across the four games against the Oilers and has not gone pointless since Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. Odds for Verhaeghe to record one or more points in Game 5 are -135.
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