As we approach the sporting realm's dog days of summer, in which major sports league options are reduced to the daily MLB and WNBA slates, it appears we could be treated to a pair of classics in the remaining team-sport championships.

The Stanley Cup Final made its debut Wednesday, and the rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers delivered another memorable showdown. Now, the Oilers will look to build on their early momentum when they host Game 2 on Friday night. The puck drops at 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Place. The Oilers are -115 favorites (risk $115 to win $100), while the Panthers fetch a price of -105 in the current NHL odds.

The NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder , widely viewed as a ho-hum pairing by countless basketball obse

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