Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Saturday [12/16/2023]

The Edmonton Oilers will square off with the Florida Panthers in NHL action at Rogers Place on Saturday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Panthers vs. Oilers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Panthers vs. Oilers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Panthers-Oilers NHL game 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for tonight.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 57% chance of winning against the Panthers.

According to our model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Panthers vs. Oilers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Panthers	Oilers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-185)	-1.5 (+158)
Moneyline	+125	-144
Total	o7 (+100)	u7 (-120)

• The Oilers are -1.5 favorites against the Panthers, with +158 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Panthers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -185.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -144. That means you can risk $144 to win $100, for a total payout of $244, if they get the W.
• On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at +125, where you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Panthers vs. Oilers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Panthers +1.5	-185
Moneyline	Panthers	+125
Total	Under 7	-120

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Panthers moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

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Panthers vs. Oilers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Oilers? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Panthers and Oilers this Saturday.

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According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Oilers.

DimersBOT gives McDavid an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 42.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	5.8%
Matthew Tkachuk	5.6%
Sam Reinhart	5.4%
Aleksander Barkov	5.3%
Sam Bennett	3.8%

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	8.7%
Zach Hyman	6.4%
Leon Draisaitl	6.2%
Evander Kane	5.3%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	33.7%
Sam Reinhart	33.2%
Aleksander Barkov	33.0%
Matthew Tkachuk	29.4%
Sam Bennett	20.8%

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	42.5%
Leon Draisaitl	35.4%
Zach Hyman	34.1%
Evander Kane	28.1%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	24.1%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Panthers vs. Oilers on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Panthers vs. Oilers Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Oilers and Panthers at Rogers Place is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

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Conclusion

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