After a decisive 5-2 victory in Game 5 on Saturday, the Florida Panthers are now just one win away from securing their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship. Veteran forward Brad Marchand, acquired during the season, contributed his ninth and tenth goals of the postseason, bringing Florida closer to the title. Despite outscoring the Oilers 23-16 over the series, the Panthers` path hasn`t been smooth, as they lost Games 1 and 4 in overtime after letting leads slip.
Game 6 is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, taking place at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The current odds favor the Panthers at -142, while the Oilers are the underdogs at +120. Before placing bets on Florida vs. Edmonton, consider the Game 6 NHL score prediction provided by SportsLine expert Eric Cohen.
Cohen, a SportsLine expert and personality from Early Edge, has a strong track record, including correctly predicting two golf winners recently and ranking among the top college football experts on the platform. Notably, he placed a series bet on the Oilers to win the cup at -120 odds.
Eric Cohen`s Game 6 Picks:
- Panthers -1.5 goals (+170)
- Over 6.5 goals (-102)
- Sam Bennett to score (+180)
- Score Prediction: Panthers 6, Oilers 3
Cohen`s Analysis: In his analysis, Cohen states he`s abandoning his hope for an Edmonton victory, acknowledging that Florida is clearly the superior team based on the five games played. He finds it unlikely they will lose at home tonight. According to him, the Panthers arguably should have swept the series, with the Oilers` two wins being somewhat fortunate. While Edmonton boasts star power in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Florida`s strength lies in its more balanced roster and superior goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky. Cohen anticipates Florida will again establish a two-goal lead, as they did in four of the first five games, and maintain it. Given that every game in the series has seen at least seven goals, he sees no reason to bet the under. He predicts Edmonton might pull their goalie late, allowing Florida to add one or two empty-netters to seal the win. The Panthers` likely Conn Smythe favorite (presumably Aleksander Barkov) has been outstanding, scoring 14 playoff goals, five of which came in this series. Cohen advises betting the Over, the Panthers covering the -1.5 puck line at +170, and Florida clinching their second consecutive Stanley Cup.
Having reviewed Cohen`s top selections for the Panthers vs. Oilers Game 6, these insights offer potential betting guidance for the upcoming match.
