NHL Stanley Cup Final 2024: 25 Betting Trends & Interesting Facts Before Game 1

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The hockey postseason has reached its pinnacle as the 2023-24 NHL Stanley Cup Final is set to begin on Saturday. The Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers will duke it out on the sport’s biggest stage to see who deserves the honor of hoisting Lord Stanley’s hardware.

The Panthers, playing at home, are the favored team with -140 odds to win the Stanley Cup according to BetOnline. On the other hand, the Oilers are considered underdogs with +120 odds. However, it’s important not to underestimate the skills of players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, so the odds may change unpredictably in the coming weeks.

Although odds can be accurate in some cases, they can also be incorrect. That is why it is crucial to conduct research on historical championship betting trends to gain additional context before participating in the postseason activities.

Before Game 1, let’s delve into notable NHL Stanley Cup betting patterns and intriguing facts.

NHL Stanley Cup Final Historical Betting Trends

• Since the 2000 season, the Stanley Cup has been granted 23 times. Out of these champions, 12 emerged from the Western Conference, accounting for 52.2% of the total. Notably, three out of the last five winners were from the Western Conference, and the two most recent champions also hailed from this conference.
• The Panthers find themselves in their second consecutive championship game, with the chance to claim the ultimate victory. It is worth noting that since 1990, only one team, the 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins, has managed to win the Cup after finishing as the runner-up in the previous postseason.
• Since the 2021 Montreal Canadiens, the Oilers have become the first Canadian team to reach the final. However, Canada has not celebrated a Stanley Cup victory since the Canadiens’ triumphant win in 1993.
• Out of the past 10 Stanley Cup Final series, the average number of games played was 5.7, with only one series (2019) lasting the full seven games.
• Since the 1998 matchup where the Detroit Red Wings dominated the Washington Capitals, there has not been a championship sweep.
• In the past 10 Stanley Cup Finals, the team favored to win before the series started has a record of 8 wins and 2 losses. The only two instances where the favored team did not emerge as the champion were in 2018 and 2019.

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Oilers Stanley Cup Final Facts

• The Oilers have reached the Stanley Cup Final for the eighth time this year, their first appearance since 2006.
• In their seven previous appearances, the Oilers have achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Cup five times, a record that places them in a tie for the sixth-most Cup victories in league history.
• The Oilers have been unable to secure a Stanley Cup victory ever since their remarkable five consecutive wins from 1984 to 1990.
• Edmonton has the fourth-highest success rate in the final with a winning percentage of 71.4% among all-time records.

Panthers Stanely Cup Final Facts

• The Panthers have previously made it to the Stanley Cup Final on two occasions – in 1996 and in 2023.
• Regrettably, the Panthers had no luck in their previous endeavors, managing a 1-8 SU record throughout the two series.
• Since the Tampa Bay Lightning appeared in three consecutive finals from 2020 to 2022, Florida has become the first team to appear in back-to-back finals.

Oilers vs Panthers Betting Trends

• The Oilers and Panthers have clashed 42 times since the beginning of the 1993-94 season. Edmonton won 23 of those matchups (54.8%) while the clubs also tied on three of those occasions.
  • However, it should be noted that this series marks the inaugural postseason encounter between the Oilers and Panthers.
• Although the Oilers typically have the upper hand in this contest, the Panthers emerged victorious in both of their regular-season meetings during the 2023-24 season. On November 20, Florida secured a 5-3 win at Rogers Place, followed by a 5-1 triumph on home ice less than a month later.
• In their most recent 11 games against the Panthers, the Oilers have a 6-5 ATS record.
• In the past 14 Oilers-Panthers matchups, the Over has a record of 8-5-1.
• Despite having the home-ice advantage in this series, the Panthers have struggled recently with a 2-8 record in their last 10 home games against the Oilers.

NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 1 Betting Trends & Facts

• After emerging victorious in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final, the home team’s all-time series record stands at an impressive 50 wins and 10 losses, with a remarkable success rate of 83.3%.
• As of 2023, the team emerging victorious in Game 1 of the SCF has historically gone on to win the entire series 75.6% of the time.
• In the first games of the postseason, the Oilers have a record of 2 wins and 1 loss. They have maintained an average goal margin of plus-1.0.
• In series-openers this spring, the Panthers have a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, with a goal differential that is even.
• In the first game of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers have won four out of seven times, while the Panthers have yet to secure a victory, losing both of their previous two attempts.
• Florida has a perfect record of 2 wins against Canada in the Stanley Cup Final.

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Stanley Cup Final 2024: Oilers vs. Panthers Series Schedule

• Game 1: @ Amerant Bank Arena — Saturday, June 8 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 2: @ Amerant Bank Arena — Monday, June 10 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 3: @ Rogers Place — Thursday, June 13 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 4: @ Rogers Place — Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 5: @ Amerant Bank Arena — Tuesday, June 18 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 6: @ Rogers Place — Friday, June 21 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Game 7: @ Amerant Bank Arena — Monday, June 24 at 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)

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Stanley Cup Final 2023-24 FAQ

When is the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Final?

• The anticipated start date for the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Final is Saturday, June 8, with the expectation of concluding the series by Monday, June 24.

Where is the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Final?

• Amerant Bank Arena (Florida) and Rogers Place (Edmonton) are set to host the Stanley Cup Final in the 2023-24 season.

How can I watch the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Final?

• Exclusively on ABC and ESPN+, all Stanley Cup Final games will be broadcasted.

Where can I bet on the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Final?

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