The 2025 Stanley Cup Final shifts venues on Monday night at 8:00 p.m. ET. With the series tied at one game apiece, what’s the smart bet in tonight’s Oilers vs. Panthers Game 3 matchup?
Game Matchup
Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers
8:00 p.m. ET, Monday, June 9, 2025
Amerant Arena, Sunrise, FL
TV: TNT/truTV/Max
Betting Odds
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bovada.lv, the Panthers are -140 moneyline favorites. The Oilers, meanwhile, are +120 moneyline underdogs. As for the total, its sits at 6.5 goals.
Oilers vs. Panthers Game 3 Public Betting: Bettors Love Florida
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 66% of bets are on the Panthers’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Series Snapshot
The series is tied 1–1 after two thrilling overtime classics—Game 1 ended 4–3 in OT for Edmonton, Game 2 saw Florida win 5–4 in double OT.
Goal totals are dead even (8–8), even-strength xG is almost identical: Panthers 7.03, Oilers 7.02.
Florida holds home-ice advantage (27–12–2 at home in ’24–25 regular season) and is listed as a -140 favorite.
What to Know
Panthers
Gearing up at home where they were dominant last season—expect confidence to be high.
Top defenseman Aaron Ekblad is back at practice after sustaining a hand injury in Game 2, a major boost.
Brad Marchand continues his clutch heroics—Game 2 double-OT winner—and remains a dangerous threat.
Oilers
Connor McDavid leads all playoff scorers with 31 points, and Leon Draisaitl hasn’t slowed either.
Jake Walman has been consistently impactful from the backend—he’s a strong factor again tonight.
Edmonton owns the league-wide lead in high-danger shots (146) this postseason.
Oilers vs. Panthers Game 3 X-Factors
X-Factor #1: Fatigue & Intensity
Two previous OT wars mean both teams are physically taxed. The first to strike in regulation may gain a decisive psychological edge.
X-Factor #2: Special Teams
Both clubs scored power-play tallies early in Game 2; whoever capitalizes next could swing the balance.
X-Factor #3: Goaltending
Stuart Skinner and Sergei Bobrovsky have been under siege—any relief or breakdown could determine the game’s outcome.
Oilers vs. Panthers Game 3 Betting Prediction
Florida’s shift to home ice paired with Ekblad’s return and recent OT heroics by Marchand give them a slight edge in a tight game.
Edmonton’s firepower keeps it close, but Florida’s depth and defensive adjustments will be enough to edge this out before OT.
Oilers vs. Panthers Game 3 Prediction: FLORIDA PANTHERS -140