Florida Panthers (67-30-8) vs Edmonton Oilers (64-35-7)
Monday, June 24, 2024 at 8:00 pm
My selection is on the 'under' between Edmonton and Florida at 8:20 pm et on Monday.
This is it. It's a winner-take-all Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night in Sunrise and I don't think I'm making all that bold of a prediction in calling for goals to come at a premium.
Yes, the series has turned rather high-scoring in favor of the Oilers over the last three games. In fact, the 'over' has come through in four straight contests after three consecutive 'unders' to open the series. That's notable as the 'under' has gone 5-1 with the Oilers coming off four straight 'over' results this season (and 61-41 in their last 102 games in that situation).
Additionally, the 'under' is 6-0 with Edmonton coming off three straight victories by two goals or more this season.
I think it's going to take a miraculous effort for the Panthers to lock in and solve Oilers red hot goaltender Stuart Skinner on Monday. The longer series' have gone, the stronger Skinner has gotten throughout these playoffs and that has certainly held true in this matchup. The Oilers offense gets a lot of the press, but Skinner has been right there as a potential MVP candidate in this series.
Meanwhile, this might as well be termed as a 'legacy game' for Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Have the Oilers gotten into his head? Maybe. I like that the Panthers gave him an extra day off from practice to clear his head and expect a much better performance from him on Monday. Take the under (10*).
Sean’s Pick Under: 5.5 -155
AUTHOR: Sean Murphy
