Maple Leafs vs Panthers Prediction and NHL Betting Tips - 3 May 2023
May 1, 2023, 1:20PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Florida Panthers in the 2023 NHL Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 9:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Maple Leafs vs Panthers, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who will win? Maple Leafs vs Panthers
Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's Toronto-Florida NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Maple Leafs a 60% chance of beating the Panthers at Scotiabank Arena.
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Toronto vs Florida NHL Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Scotiabank Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Maple Leafs $1.51, Panthers $2.70
- Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 ($2.45), Panthers +1.5 ($1.61)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.80, Under $2.10
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Maple Leafs to win at $1.51. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Panthers to win at $2.70.
The Maple Leafs are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Panthers, with odds of $2.45 currently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Panthers (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.61.
The Over/Under for Maple Leafs vs Panthers sits at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $2.10.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Maple Leafs vs Panthers NHL Best Bets
- Head to Head: Florida at $2.70 with bet365 (2.7% edge)
- Line: Panthers +1.5 at $1.61 with bet365 (62% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.10 with PointsBet (1.2% edge)
Our Maple Leafs vs Panthers predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Maple Leafs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Panthers to win is our preferred option due to the 2.7% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.10) that are available from PointsBet.
Maple Leafs vs Panthers NHL Prediction
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Maple Leafs vs Panthers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Maple Leafs vs Panthers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Toronto's Auston Matthews is the most likely player to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs Panthers.
Matthews has an 11.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star has a 52.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Maple Leafs First Goal Scorer Tips
- Auston Matthews: 11.9% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 6.1% probability
- John Tavares: 6.1% probability
- William Nylander: 5.8% probability
- Michael Bunting: 4.4% probability
Panthers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Matthew Tkachuk: 5.5% probability
- Sam Reinhart: 5.5% probability
- Sam Bennett: 4.8% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 4.5% probability
- Carter Verhaeghe: 4.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Auston Matthews: 52.5% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 34.4% probability
- William Nylander: 31.5% probability
- John Tavares: 31.4% probability
- Michael Bunting: 23.0% probability
Panthers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Matthew Tkachuk: 31.4% probability
- Sam Reinhart: 30.7% probability
- Sam Bennett: 27.7% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 25.9% probability
- Carter Verhaeghe: 25.3% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Toronto vs Florida game at Scotiabank Arena.
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Maple Leafs vs Panthers NHL 2023
The match-up between the Maple Leafs and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 9:00am AEST on Wednesday.
- Game: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers
- Date: Wednesday 3 May 2023
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our tips for Toronto vs Florida have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, giving you reliable and accurate NHL predictions that can help you make informed decisions.
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