Maple Leafs vs Panthers Prediction and NHL Betting Tips - 5 May 2023
May 3, 2023, 2:20AM
The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Florida Panthers in the 2023 NHL Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on Friday, starting at 9:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Maple Leafs vs Panthers, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who will win? Maple Leafs vs Panthers
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Toronto-Florida NHL Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Maple Leafs a 60% chance of defeating the Panthers at Scotiabank Arena.
More: Maple Leafs vs Panthers Simulated 10K Times
Toronto vs Florida Latest Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Scotiabank Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Maple Leafs $1.47, Panthers $2.80
- Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 ($2.20), Panthers +1.5 ($1.71)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.69, Under $2.30
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 $1.47. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Panthers to win at $2.80.
The Maple Leafs are 1.5-goal favourites against the Panthers, with odds of $2.20 currently available at bet365.
For the underdog Panthers (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.71.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.69, while bet365 currently has odds for the Under at $2.30.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.
More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports
Maple Leafs vs Panthers Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Florida at $2.80 with bet365 (4.3% edge) 🔥
- Line: Panthers +1.5 at $1.71 with PointsBet (61% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.30 with bet365 (4.4% edge) 🔥
When you see a 🔥, you know it's one of Stats Insider's best bets of the day across any sport.
Stats Insider's Maple Leafs vs Panthers predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to bring 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 because of the 4.3% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.30) that are available from bet365.
Maple Leafs vs Panthers Prediction
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Toronto vs Florida on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
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 11.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star has a 51.3% 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: 11.2% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 6.7% probability
- William Nylander: 5.6% probability
- John Tavares: 4.9% probability
- Michael Bunting: 4.0% probability
Panthers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sam Reinhart: 5.8% probability
- Matthew Tkachuk: 5.5% probability
- Sam Bennett: 5.3% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 4.4% probability
- Carter Verhaeghe: 4.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Auston Matthews: 51.3% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 35.0% probability
- William Nylander: 30.8% probability
- John Tavares: 29.6% probability
- Michael Bunting: 23.9% probability
Panthers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Matthew Tkachuk: 32.4% probability
- Sam Reinhart: 31.2% probability
- Sam Bennett: 28.4% probability
- Carter Verhaeghe: 25.5% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 25.5% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Toronto vs Florida match-up at Scotiabank Arena.
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Maple Leafs vs Panthers NHL 2023 Preview
The game between the Maple Leafs and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 9:00am AEST on Friday.
- Game: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers
- Date: Friday 5 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 stated.
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 to help you make informed decisions.
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