The Edmonton Oilers enter an almost must-win situation in Game 4. After allowing the Panthers to beat them on their home ice in Game 2, the Oilers now need to steal a win in Sunrise to keep the series within reach. They failed to do so in Game 3, getting dominated by the Panthers in what ended up being a 6-1 decision.
Let's dive into everything you need to know to bet the pivotal Game 4 on Thursday night.
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Evan Bouchard going over his shots total has been the best bet of the Stanley Cup Final. Getting him involved in their offensive game plan has been a big part of the Oilers' strategy in this series. He has recorded at least 7+ shots on goal in all three games against the Panthers. I'm going to get aggressive with this bet in Game 4, and instead of betting the over on his normal total of 2.5, I'm going to bet on him to record at least four at +140. If you want him to record 7+ shots for the third straight game, it's available at +800.
The OVER has hit in all three games of this series, and I see no reason why we shouldn't continue to bet the OVER in Game 4, especially with it set at 6.5. The two teams have played a wide-open style of hockey through the first three games, and they're combining for 6.18 expected goals per 60 minutes of play.
The two teams have also created plenty of high-danger scoring chances, combining for 23.99 high-danger scoring chances per game.
Finally, the Oilers' goaltender, Stuart Skinner, hasn't had his best stuff in this series. He was on fire in the last two rounds, but he hasn't brought his "A" game against the Panthers, sporting a save percentage of .867 through the first three games.
Let's sit back and root for goals on Thursday night.
Pick: OVER 6.5 (+105) via DraftKings
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Originally from Nova Scotia, Iain MacMillan is a senior editor covering betting, with a focus on NFL, NHL, and golf. He hosts the Bacon Bets Podcast and has been featured on VSIN, BetQL and Monumental Sports Network. He is a member of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association and his beloved Falcons and Maple Leafs break his heart on a yearly basis.
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