Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction & Betting Trend

The Toronto Maple Leafs (47-25-4) and Florida Panthers (44-29-4) will battle for the fourth and final time this regular season on Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. MyBookie has this matchup being close, as the Maple Leafs are slightly favored with a moneyline of -115.

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Maple Leafs have won their last four games, going 4-1 overall in the last five and defeating the Panthers along the way in a 3-2 outing last week. They are coming off a 5-0 shutout against the Columbus Blue Jackets to extend their momentum.

William Nylander and Nick Robertson each landed two goals apiece to get the offense the strength it needed. On defense, Anthony Stolarz recorded 27 saves and held up the defense to its best it could possibly be.

Toronto is averaging 3.28 goals and are taking 28.2 shot attempts per game. Their defense is giving up 2.88 goals and 29.3 shots a game. This is about on par with what the Panthers are producing each game.

The Maple Leafs have done well in their power play opportunities with a percentage at 26.0. In those moments, they have scored 53 goals but have allowed 48. They also showcase a respectable penalty kill percentage at 78.2.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Panthers have lost their last five games and must break this cycle soon. They came up short against the Detroit Red Wings in a 2-1 setting, marking their fourth loss in this stretch by two goals or less.

The Red Wings took control in the second period to give themselves a 2-0 lead before Anton Lundell made it interesting with a goal in the third period. The Panthers are a little beat up with several key offensive players listed as day-to-day, so players potentially missing like Sam Reinhart could hinder their success on offense.

Florida is getting about 3.03 goals and firing off 31.6 shots a game. On defense, they are allowing 2.71 goals and 26.3 shots a game. This is appealing and is slightly less of a ratio in comparison to the Maple Leafs.

The Panthers have scored 54 power play goals and have given up 44, with a power play percentage at 23.8. In addition, their penalty kill percentage stands at 80.9, which shows they do well in this aspect on defense.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

Check out the best Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers betting odds, provided by MyBookie, which show the Maple Leafs slightly favored on the road. The Maple Leafs are 22-13-3 away from home while the Panthers are 24-11-2 in their own stadium.

The Panthers have won two out of three against the Maple Leafs this season, but their roster was a little healthier. The Maple Leafs are appealing with their win streak and should have a good chance to succeed. 

Final Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -115