Last Updated on May 2, 2023 10:26 am by Anthony Rome
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
Following a stunning upset of the Bruins in the first round, the Panthers will take on the Maple Leafs in the NHL Conference Semifinals.
Will the over cash when the Panthers and Maple Leafs play in Game 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
045 Florida Panthers (+135) at 046 Toronto Maple Leafs (-155); o/u 6.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
TV: ESPN
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 63% of bets are on the Maple Leafs moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Florida Panthers DFS SPIN
Carter Verhaeghe scored the overtime winner and added an assist in Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Bruins in Game 7 of the Panthers’ first-round series. After helping set up Brandon Montour for the tying goal with exactly one minute left in the third period, Verhaeghe played hero at 8:35 of the extra frame, going top shelf over a screened Jeremy Swayman to complete one of the biggest upsets in NHL playoff history. Verhaeghe has points in four straight contests and compiled two goals and eight points through seven games against Boston, giving him significant momentum heading into the second round, which begins Tuesday in Toronto for the Panthers.
Toronto Maple Leafs DFS SPIN
Matt Murray (concussion) practiced Monday but isn’t ready to return to the lineup yet, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. Murray, who last played April 2, is slated to be Toronto’s third goaltender at practice sessions for now. He won’t travel with the Leafs until he receives clearance, so a return to the lineup may not come until the later games of Toronto’s second-round series against Florida. Ilya Samsonov will continue to be backed up by Joseph Woll until Murray is healthy.
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs NHL Betting Trends
Home team is 15-5 in the last 20 meetings
Panthers are 2-9 in the last 11 meetings in Toronto
Panthers are 7-1 in their last 8 road games
Panthers are 0-4 in their last 4 Conference Semifinals games
Maple Leafs are 8-2 in their last 10 overall
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The over is 10-4-1 in the last 15 meetings between these two teams and is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings in Toronto. The over is also 4-0 in the Panthers’ last four games, is 12-5-3 in their last 20 road games and is 4-0 in their last four games versus a team with a winning record. On the other side, the over is 4-1 in the Maple Leafs’ last five games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game, is 5-2 in their last seven games versus Atlantic opponents and is 18-6-3 in their last 27 games on Tuesday.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: PANTHERS/MAPLE LEAFS OVER 6.5