In this article, we will formulate a Maple Leafs vs Panthers Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 2nd, at the T-Mobile Arena. Let’s take a look at a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers pick.
Maple Leafs Look for Third Straight
The Maple Leafs are looking for their third straight win, and they have a ton of confidence right now. Two games ago, against the LA Kings, they won 3-1, and on Sunday, they knocked off the Anaheim Ducks 3-2. Joseph Woll was in goal, and he saved 29 of the 31 shots that he faced. The most impressive part of the last couple of games has been the way the goaltending has stepped up, even though the offense wasn’t scoring five or six goals to pace them. In this game, goaltending will need to be good again.
The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.26 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.93 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th, while the defense is ranked 16th. Mitch Marner has scored 23 goals and added 68 assists so far this season. Anthony Stolarz comes into this game with a 16-8-3 record overall and is giving up 2.35 goals per game. The Maple Leafs have won his last three starts. The Maple Leafs will meet the Blue Jackets, Lightning, and Hurricanes next.
Why the Maple Leafs Will Beat the Panthers
- The home team has won 12 of the Panthers’ last 15 games.
- The Panthers have lost four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Panthers and Maple Leafs.
- The Maple Leafs have won the second period in five of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the first period.
Can the Panthers Bounce Back?
The Panthers in the last game, faced off against the Montreal Canadiens, and they didn’t play well enough. The Panthers scored only two goals, and even though they forced overtime, they still ended up falling short. Nikko Makka and Mackie Samoskevich both scored a goal, but it wasn’t enough, as they ended up falling short. Vitek Vanecek was in a gaol and saved 18 of the 21 shots that he faced. It just wasn’t his sharpest game.
The Panthers are averaging 3.1 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.71 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league, while the defense is ranked 9th. They are facing only 26.35 shots per game, and they are going to need to step up again here. Sam Reinhart has been the top player for the Panthers, scoring 36 goals and adding 40 assists. Sergei Bobrovsky is going to get the start for the Panthers, and he sits with a 31-16-2 record, and he’s giving up 2.44 goals per game.
Why the Panthers Will Beat the Maple Leafs
- The Panthers have won five of their last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Maple Leafs have lost four of their last six games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a road win.
- The Maple Leafs have lost the third period in five of their last six games as favorites at Scotiabank Arena when trailing after the second period.
Maple Leafs vs Panthers Prediction
The Maple Leafs and Panthers are going to be involved in a lower-scoring game. Both goaltenders getting the start in this game have been good, and both are going to step up again here. Bobrovsky also has been dominant, giving up only 2.44 goals per game, and in the last few games, the Maple Leafs’ offense hasn’t been good. Look for the Panthers to struggle against Solarz. The under is 5-1 in the Maple Leafs’ last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Back the under to cash here.