Best NHL Prop Bets Today: Back the Oilers to Carry Over Their Momentum Into Game Two

Not only did the Edmonton Oilers manage to win game one of the Stanley Cup Finals, but they did so in dominant fashion as they comfortably beat the Florida Panthers in Expected Goals as well. With both offenses firing on all cylinders, expect game two to feature another abundance of goals which creates the perfect opportunity to escalator bet the full game total.

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers - Prop Bets (8:00 PM, EST)

Full Game Over 6

Even without Zach Hyman, the Edmonton Oilers offense had no issue with sustaining their high level of play as they generated an Expected Goal of 4.65 in game one of the Stanley Cup Finals. Leon Draisaitl played a major role in their success as the Hart Memorial Trophy contender scored two goals and generated an Expected Goal of 0.98. Their latest performance mirrored what we have seen throughout the playoffs as the Oilers currently rank second overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

On the other side of the ice, the Florida Panthers nearly matched their output as they generated an Expected Goal of 3.71. With Edmonton’s back line conceding over three Expected Goals Against per game, as well as Stuart Skinner struggling to play at a competitive level, the reigning Stanley Cup champions will continue to have the opportunity to pressure the Oilers net at a consistent rate. For some more exposure, escalator bet the full game over by placing smaller wagers on the alternate totals.

Connor McDavid Over 1.5 Points

Heading into game one, it was expected Connor McDavid would shoulder a heavier workload while Zach Hyman is out with an injury. Even though he failed to score, McDavid still managed to generate two points off of two assists. More intriguing yet, the future hall of famer was able to consistently pressure the Panthers net while combating against their coverage as he also generated four Shots on Goal. With game two projected to be a high scoring affair, expect McDavid to continue to generate a high rate of points.

Leon Draisaitl Anytime Goalscorer

Leon Draisaitl has been one of the Oilers most consistent sources of offensive production this season as he is currently averaging 0.44 Expected Goals and 3.39 Shots on Goal per game. With Connor McDavid pulling defensive attention away from him, this has created higher quality shooting lanes on the opposite side of the ice for Leon Draisaitl to exploit. Heading into game two, expect Draisaitl to sustain his high level of play and score his third goal of the Stanley Cup Finals.