In this article, we will formulate a Panthers vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 8th, 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 44-29-4 this year after they lost to Detroit by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Florida trailed 2-0 after the second period, but they did score with 40 seconds left and nearly tied the game after that. The Panthers outshot Detroit by a total of 33-24, won 58% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Florida got their lone goal from Lundell, while Vanecek stopped 22 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Panthers lost to the Senators by a score of 3-0 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2. Florida has lost five games in a row, and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 92 points. Florida has scored 3.03 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 23.8% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 37 goals, 41 assists, and 205 shots on goal, while Aleksander Barkov has added 19 goals, 48 assists, and 142 shots on goal. Sergei Bobrovsky is 31-18-2 with a 2.44 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 47-25-4 this season after they defeated Columbus by a score of 5-0 in their last game. Toronto scored once in the first period, once in the second, and three times in the third for the shutout win. The Maple Leafs recorded 27 shots on goal, won 57.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Matthews, Nylander (2), and Robertson (2), while Stolarz stopped all 27 shots that he faced in the game.
Prior to that shutout win, the Maple Leafs defeated Florida by a score of 3-2 and Anaheim by a score of 3-2. Toronto has won four games in a row, and they are currently first in the Atlantic standings with 98 points. Toronto has scored 3.28 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 26% on the power play and 78.2% on the penalty kill this season. Mitch Marner has led Toronto with 24 goals, 70 assists, and 162 shots on goal, while William Nylander has added 44 goals, 38 assists, and 242 shots on goal. Anthony Stolarz is 18-8-3 with a 2.26 goals against average and a .922 save percentage this season.
Why the Maple Leafs will beat the Panthers
- The Panthers have lost each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have won each of their last four games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 13 games.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in four of their last five games following a home win.
- The Panthers have lost the second period in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight games between two teams from the Atlantic Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last four games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 15 of the Panthers’ last 17 games against opponents on a winning streak.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Aaron Ekblad has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Panthers’ last game.
- Matthew Tkachuk has scored at least one goal in each of his last six appearances.
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded at least one point in each of the Panthers’ last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Sam Reinhart has scored the last goal in each of the Panthers’ last four games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Maple Leafs’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Nicholas Robertson has scored a goal in five of his last six road appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one point in each of the Maple Leafs’ last nine road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Panthers vs Maple Leafs Prediction
Toronto comes into this matchup currently in first place in the Atlantic standings, but Tampa Bay is just two points behind them, so this is a crucial game. On the other side, Florida is only up on Ottawa for the third spot in the Atlantic by two points, so they are also searching for points. The Panthers are 24-11-2 at home this year, while the Maple Leafs are 22-12-3 on the road. These two teams are trending in opposite directions, as Florida has lost five games in a row, while the Leafs have won four straight. The Panthers are definitely better than how they are currently playing, but their offense is bad right now. Take Toronto here.