Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 12/16/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Monday, December 16, 2024

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-196) Oilers (+162)

The Edmonton Oilers (17-10-2) will compete against the Florida Panthers (18-10-2) at Rogers Place on Monday. The moneyline on this contest has the Panthers at -196 while the Oilers are at +162. The total is 6.

The Florida Panthers were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-0 defeat to the Canucks in their previous contest . The Panthers had a below average offensive performance in the defeat. For the outing, they couldn't finish any of the 27 shots they put on goal. Furthermore, they had 2 power play tries but weren't able to make the most of them. Florida amassed 4 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Florida Panthers have accumulated 106 goals (5th in the NHL) this year and have surrendered 96. For the current campaign, they have recorded 38 points and their points percentage comes in at .633. Florida is sitting with 97 power play chances and they have tallied 26 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 26.80%. At even strength, the Panthers have surrendered 79 goals while getting 80 on offense. Florida has taken 922 shots and has a shot percentage of 11.5%. The Panthers so far have had 803 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .880. Florida Panthers opponents have 89 power play opportunities (16th in pro hockey) and have come away with 17 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Sergei Bobrovsky. Opponents have scored 1,795 goals versus Bobrovsky in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.67. Bobrovsky has taken the ice for 720 contests over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage is at .914 during his 40,375 minutes guarding the cage. He has accumulated a mark of 409-230-56 and got the start in 704 games. Over the course of his career, Bobrovsky has compiled 407 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .578. Bobrovsky has seen 20,948 shots against him and he has 19,153 total saves.

In their last contest, Edmonton went up against the Wild in a matchup where the Oilers ended up with the win by a final of 7-1. They had 4 power play chances in this matchup and tallied 2 out of those attempts. The Oilers notched 7 goals out of the 35 shots on goal they tried.

Edmonton has attempted 941 shots (2nd in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.67%, while allowing the opposition 750 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 72.86% on their oppositions 70 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 89.2%. They have a total of 74 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 21.62%. The Oilers are sitting with 75 goals at even strength and 16 goals (20th in the league) while on the power play. They have permitted 81 goals to be scored by way of 62 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Edmonton Oilers have earned a total of 91 goals, 36 points, in addition to a points percentage of .621.

Across the rink you will find Stuart Skinner in the crease. Skinner has amassed a lifetime record of 82-43-12 and has played in 142 games. Skinner's quality start percentage comes in at 59.1% and he has qualified for 81 quality starts in his professional career. He has tallied 3,619 saves out of 3,988 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .907. The opposition is averaging 3.12 goals per game and he has allowed 369 goals altogether. He has been a starter 137 games and his ice time sits at 7,104 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Florida (-196)

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