In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 16th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Panthers recent form and recent player performance
- The Maple Leafs recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Florida
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto
- Recent betting trends in games played between Florida and Toronto
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Florida and Toronto
Panthers Preview
The Florida Panthers are 51-24-6 this season after they defeated Buffalo in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Florida allowed Buffalo to tie the game at two in the first period, but they scored the only other goal in the game for the overtime win. The Panthers out shot Buffalo by a total of 42-29 and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Florida defeated Columbus by a score of 4-0 and Ottawa by a score of 2-0 in the two games prior to Buffalo. The Panthers are scoring 3.21 goals per game and they are allowing 2.42 goals against per game, while going 24% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 55 goals, 37 assists, and 229 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Anthony Stolarz, who is 15-7-2 this year with a 2.03 goals against average and a .926 save percentage.
Maple Leafs Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 46-24-10 this year after they lost to Detroit in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Toronto erased a 4-1 deficit in the first period, but they allowed a power play goal in overtime for the loss. The Maple Leafs out shot Detroit by a total of 36-32 and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Toronto lost to New Jersey by a score of 6-5 in the game prior to Detroit, but did beat the Devils, Penguins, and Canadiens before that. The Maple Leafs are scoring 3.65 goals per game and they are allowing 3.13 goals against per game, while going 24.3% on the power play and 76.3% on the penalty kill. Auston Matthews has led Toronto with 69 goals, 38 assists, and 352 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Joseph Woll, who is 12-10-1 this year with a 2.88 goals against average and a .907 save percentage.
Florida Panthers Team Facts
- The underdogs have won nine of the last 11 games between the Maple Leafs and Panthers.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last 14 games between the Maple Leafs and Panthers.
- The Panthers have won the first period in each of their last seven Tuesday games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Facts
- The Maple Leafs have won each of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs against the Panthers.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the Maple Leafs’ last six games.
Panthers vs Maple Leafs Prediction
Florida comes into their regular season finale most likely finishing second in the Atlantic and they are hoping to repeat their deep playoff run from last season. The Panthers have won three games in a row and they have allowed a total of two goals in those three games. Florida is 25-13-2 at home this year, while Toronto is 24-9-6 on the road. The Maple Leafs are locked into the third spot in the Atlantic, which means these two teams will most likely play each other in the first round of the playoffs. Florida won the first game between these two teams, but Toronto has won the last two by scores of 2-1 and 6-4. We have two backup goalies playing in this game and I think we are going to see some loose defending. Take the over here.