The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of making history by potentially completing a remarkable comeback in the Stanley Cup Final. They have a chance to become only the second team in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup after trailing the championship series 3-0, a feat achieved only by the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs.
Despite the odds being slightly against them, sportsbooks are expecting a surge of betting activity on the Oilers in Game 7 against the Florida Panthers. According to Red Rock Resort sportsbook director Chuck Esposito, all the momentum is with Edmonton, and he anticipates a wave of support from the betting public.
The Panthers are currently favored at -110 at the Westgate SuperBook, while the Oilers are considered even-money underdogs. This indicates that the oddsmakers view the game as essentially a coin flip, with professional and recreational bettors likely to take opposing sides in their wagers.
Although the Oilers were initially given low odds of 13-1 to win the series after losing the first three games, there was minimal betting activity on them at that price. However, as the Oilers fought back and narrowed the series gap, more bets started coming in, with one bettor even placing a $5,000 wager on the Oilers at +290 after they reduced the deficit to 3-2.
The total for Game 7 is set at 5½, with the under being heavily favored. Despite the public typically betting on the over in such high-stakes games, wiseguys are leaning towards the under, especially since all three Game 7s in the NHL playoffs this season have gone under.
Oilers’ center Connor McDavid has been a standout performer, showcasing his skills with an impressive eight combined points in Games 4 and 5. His stellar performances have been instrumental in the Oilers’ resurgence and leveling the series.
One BetMGM bettor has a significant stake riding on the Oilers, as they need Edmonton to win in order to cash out a $1,000 parlay that could potentially pay $584,000. This high-stakes wager underscores the intense pressure on both teams heading into Game 7, with the Oilers looking to make history and the Panthers seeking to secure the championship.
In conclusion, Game 7 promises to be a thrilling and closely contested match, with both teams giving their all to emerge victorious. The stage is set for a dramatic conclusion to an already captivating series, and fans can expect a nail-biting finish to determine the 2021 Stanley Cup champions.
