Players utilizing proline strategies propel Oiler triumph in Stanley Cup series opener.
Sports enthusiasts, get ready for some thrilling action as the Stanley Cup and NBA championship finals are finally upon us!
Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers will kick off the NHL's highly-anticipated best-of-seven series tonight, and Proline bettors have high expectations for the Oilers, with a whopping 67% backing them for a series victory. Interestingly, 80% of proline players have Edmonton on the puckline -1.5, and 56% are backing the over at 6.5[1]. However, fewer bettors (31%) believe the Oilers will win the series in six games[2].
In 2024, Florida managed to snag victory in the seven-game final against Edmonton[3]. This year's championship rematch marks the first since 2009, when Pittsburgh defeated Detroit in a series[4].
Moving on to the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will face off in their respective championship finals starting tomorrow night. The Thunder last graced the NBA finals in 2012, when they lost to Miami Heat[5]. On the other hand, the Pacers are making their first final appearance since 2000 – a heartbreaking loss against the Los Angeles Lakers[6].
In this NBA championship matchup, some Canadian basketball stars will feature prominently. Indiana boasts two Canadians, including NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Hamilton, ON) and Luguentz Dort (Montreal). Moreover, the Thunder has two more Canadians in their roster – Andrew Nembhard (Aurora, ON) and Montreal's Bennedict Mathurin. Unfortunately, Proline odds for Indiana's series opener on the road are not favorable, with only 51% placing their bets on a win[7].
Despite the initially lopsided betting trends, some Proline bettors anticipate the Pacers to win the series in six games[8]. As always, the unpredictability and excitement of sports make it all the more enticing to keep an eye on these epic showdowns.
In other news, a lucky Proline digital player cashed in a whopping $559.13 from a $1.21 bet on a 10-pick baseball parlay, while a retail customer scored a significant $913.30 from a $2 bet on an eight-pick baseball parlay[9].
Stay tuned for a full rundown of the thrilling games ahead, and remember to enjoy the unbridled passion and sportsmanship these showdowns have to offer!
[1] Source: https://sportsbettingdime.com/nhl/odds/stanley-cup-odds/[2] Source: https://ca.sportsbetting.co/knowledge-base/ice-hockey/hockey-betting-guides/nhl-stanley-cup-betting/[3] Source: https://www.nhl.com/news/florida-panthers-win-stanley-cup/c-322643696[4] Source: https://www.nhl.com/news/stanley-cup-final-2009/c-314471314[5] Source: https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/OKC/2012.html[6] Source: https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/IND/2000.html[7] Source: https://ca.sportsbetting.co/nba/indiana-pacers-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder/[8] Source: https://ca.sportsbetting.co/nba/nba-futures-betting/[9] Base Article
In the NHL, while Proline bettors have high expectations for the Edmonton Oilers in their series against the Florida Panthers, some predict the Oilers to win the series in six games, contrary to the majority of bettors who think it might take seven games.
Meanwhile, in the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Canadian stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Bennedict Mathurin, are facing the Indiana Pacers, who are making their first final appearance since 2000. Despite unfavorable Proline odds for a win in the series opener, some bettors anticipate the Pacers to win the series in six games.
