In this article, we will formulate a Maple Leafs vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, May 13, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers (53-34-4, 40-51 ATS) suffered a couple of narrow road losses to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 2 of the playoffs, but responded with two home wins to tie the series. Following an overtime 5-4 win, the Panthers kept the Leafs off the scoreboard in Game 4, winning 2-0. Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett scored for Florida, while Sergei Bobrovsky saved all 23 shots he faced.
The Panthers average 3.67 goals per game this postseason (4th), while they allow 2.78 GPG (3rd). Brad Marchand leads the team with 8 points (2 G and 6 A). Aleksander Barkov contributes 8 points (3 G and 5 A), while Carter Verhaeghe has 8 points (4 G and 4 A).
Sergei Bobrovsky (6-3-0) will likely take his place in the cage for the Panthers on Wednesday against the Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old is allowing 2.62 goals per game this playoffs with a .888 SV% and two shutouts.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs (58-28-6, 48-44 ATS) opened the series against teh Florida Panthers with two victories at home and had a 2-0 and 3-1 lead in Game 3 in Florida, but left empty-handed as the hosts won in overtime. In Game 4, the Panthers outshot the Maple Leafs 37-23 and deservedly celebrated a 2-0 win. Joseph Woll did well, though, stopping 35 of 37 shots he faced.
The Maple Leafs score 3.20 goals per game on average in the playoffs (7th), while they concede 3.00 GPG (T4th). This postseason, William Nylander leads the team with 15 points (6 G and 9 A). Mitch Marner has 12 points (2 G and 10 A), while Auston Matthews chips in with 10 points (2 G and 8 A).
Joseph Woll (2-2-0) is expected to start for the Maple Leafs at the goal on Wednesday against the Panthers. The 26-year-old is allowing 3.51 goals per game this playoffs with a .893 SV% and no shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Panthers’ last seven games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six night games between two teams from the Atlantic Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Maple Leafs’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last 12 Wednesday night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Maple Leafs’ last six home games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank T8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.79).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 2nd in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.23).
- The Florida Panthers rank 2nd in the league in short-handed goals this season (12).
- The Florida Panthers rank 3rd in the league for shots per game this season (31.6).
Maple Leafs vs Panthers Prediction
The Panthers won six of the previous ten H2H encounters. This season, the series is tied at 3-3. Three of four games in the current series went Over, which was the case in eight of Florida’s last ten games. After failing to score in Game 4, I am convinced the Leafs will bounce back with 4+ goals on Wednesday. After all, they scored 4+ in three games before that Game 4 dud. I expect a minimum of six goals here, while overtime is on the cards as well. Go with Over.