2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Online
The third round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs means it's Conference Final time. The NHL is down to its Final Four, and the matchups are outstanding. In the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars face the Edmonton Oilers. In the Eastern Conference, the Florida Panthers face the Carolina Hurricanes.
Hockey fans and gamblers will get an outstanding matchup in the Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars. Dallas will get home ice advantage in a series that is rated as even by gamblers with the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff odds. Last year, Edmonton was one win shy of the Stanley Cup championship. Meanwhile, the Stars are in the Western Conference Final for the third consecutive season. The Oilers are coming off a 5-game second-round win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Dallas eliminated the Winnipeg Jets in six games.
The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are gunning for their third consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Final. Standing in Florida’s way are the Carolina Hurricanes, one of the most underrated teams in the NHL. Carolina is one of the toughest defensive teams in the NHL and will not be an easy out. Thus, Florida is a small favorite with the series future odds. Also, Carolina has the home ice advantage in this series. The Panthers rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round. Florida proved its championship credentials.
NHL Betting Lines
Both series are drawing split action with the betting public. Edmonton and Dallas opened dead even while the Panthers were a slight favorite over the Hurricanes.
Some gamblers find it surprising that Edmonton did not open as a favorite agaisnt the Stars based on the popularity of and respect for the Oilers. Thus, sharps see the Oilers as a potentially good betting value.
Meanwhile, the Panthers are an understandable chalk after appearances in the Stanley Cup Final in the past two seasons. But Carolina is a tight defensive team that is getting outstanding goaltending. Also, the Canes have home ice advantage agaisnt the Panthers.
Eastern Conference Final
(D2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (D3) Florida Panthers
Series Tied 0-0
Panthers at Hurricanes Game 1 Betting Lines
Florida Panthers +1.5
Carolina Hurricanes -1.5
Total: 5.5
Money Line: Panthers +109, Hurricanes -128
| GAME/LOCATION |
DATE / TIME (CST) |
SCORE |
| Game 1 (at Carolina) |
Tue, May 20 - 6:00 PM |
- |
| Game 2 (at Carolina) |
Thu, May 22 - 6:00 PM |
- |
| Game 3 (at Florida) |
Sat, May 24 - 6:00 PM |
- |
| Game 4 (at Florida) |
Mon, May 26 - 6:00 PM |
- |
| Game 5* (at Carolina) |
Wed, May 28 - 6:00 PM |
- |
| Game 6* (at Florida) |
Fri, May 30 - 6:00 PM |
- |
| Game 7* (at Carolina) |
Sun, June 1 - 6:00 PM |
- |
* If necessary
Western Conference Final
(D2) Dallas Stars vs. (D3) Edmonton Oilers
Series Tied 0-0
Oilers at Stars Game 1 Betting Lines
Edmonton Oilers +1.5
Dallas Stars -1.5
Total: 6
Money Line: Oilers +109, Stars -130
| GAME/LOCATION |
DATE / TIME (CST) |
SCORE |
| Game 1 (at Dallas) |
Wed, May 21 - 6:00 PM |
- |
| Game 2 (at Dallas) |
Fri, May 23 - 6:00 PM |
- |
| Game 3 (at Edmonton) |
Sun, May 25 - 1:00 PM |
- |
| Game 4 (at Edmonton) |
Tue, May 27 - 6:00 PM |
- |
| Game 5* (at Dallas) |
Thu, May 29 - 6:00 PM |
- |
| Game 6* (at Edmonton) |
Sat, May 31 - 6:00 PM |
- |
| Game 7* (at Dallas) |
Mon, June 2 - 6:00 PM |
- |
* If necessary
Eastern Conference Round 1
(D1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators - TOR Wins 4-2
(D2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (D3) Florida Panthers - FLA Wins 4-1
(D1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC2) Montreal Canadiens - WSH Wins 4-1
(D2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (D3) New Jersey Devils - CAR Wins 4-1
Eastern Conference Round 2
(D1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (D3) Florida Panthers - FLA Wins 4-3
(D1) Washington Capitals vs. (D2) Carolina Hurricanes - CAR Wins 4-1
Western Conference Round 1
(D1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (WC2) St. Louis Blues - WPG Wins 4-3
(D2) Dallas Stars vs. (D3) Colorado Avalanche - DAL Wins 4-3
(D1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild - VGK Wins 4-2
(D2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (D3) Edmonton Oilers - EDM Wins 4-2
Western Conference Round 2
(D1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (D2) Dallas Stars - DAL Wins 4-2
(D1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (D3) Edmonton Oilers - EDM Wins 4-1
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