In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 2nd at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 12-11-1 this year after they lost to Calgary by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Florida led 2-0 in the first period, but they allowed the next four goals and couldn’t recover for the loss. The Panthers out shot Calgary by a total of 40-34, won 47.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Bennett, Marchand, and Rodrigues, while Tarasov stopped 29 out of 33 shots, which was an .879 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Florida lost to the Flyers by a score of 4-2, but did beat the Predators by a score of 8-3 before that. The Panthers have lost three of their last four games and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 25 points. Florida has scored 3.08 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 19.3% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill this season. Brad Marchand has led Florida with 15 goals and 12 assists, while Sam Reinhart has added 13 goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 10-7-0 with a 2.88 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this year.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 11-11-3 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 7-2 in their last game. Toronto was tied at one in the first period, but they scored six of the last seven goals for the lopsided win. The Maple Leafs were out shot by a total of 35-23, won 54.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Cowan, Joshua, Matthews, McMann, Robertson, Ekman-Larsson, and Roy, while Hildeby stopped 33 out of 35 shots, which was a .943 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Toronto lost to the Capitals by a score of 4-2, but did beat the Blue Jackets by a score of 2-1 before that. The Maple Leafs have lost three of their last five games and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 25 points. Toronto has scored 3.40 goals per game and they have allowed 3.56 goals against per game, while also going 15.9% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. William Nylander has led Toronto with 11 goals and 21 assists, while John Tavares has added 12 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Joseph Woll, who is 2-3-1 with a 2.80 goals against average and a .919 save percentage this season.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Panthers have won each of their last 12 night games at Amerant Bank Arena following a loss.
- The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last seven games at Amerant Bank Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games following a home loss.
- The Panthers have won the third period in seven of their last eight night games following a home loss.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Panthers have lost each of their last three games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have won three of the Panthers’ last four games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Panthers’ last five games.
- The Maple Leafs have won the third period in five of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last seven games as favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 11 road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last nine games following a home loss.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Carter Verhaeghe has scored a goal in five of the Panthers’ last six home games against the Maple Leafs.
- Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in 19 of his last 20 appearances in night games.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five home appearances against the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson has recorded at least one point in each of the Maple Leafs’ last nine games.
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson has recorded an assist in seven of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games.
Panthers vs Maple Leafs Prediction
Florida comes into this contest after losing three of their last four games and they have allowed at least four goals in all three of those losses. The Panthers are 8-5-1 at home this year, while the Maple Leafs are 3-7-0 on the road. Toronto is tied with Florida at the bottom of the division standings, but they have won two of their last three. The Maple Leafs are getting healthier, but they have allowed over 3.50 goals against per game this season. I think we are going to see a high scoring game, so I like the over here.