At the beginning of their series against the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs were the Stanley Cup betting odds favorites. In fact, the series was seen as a fait accompli for Toronto. First-round action saw Toronto take out the 3-time defending Eastern Conference champion Tampa Bay Lightning. While Florida was coming off a grueling 7-game upset win over the Boston Bruins. Gamblers thought Florida was running on empty. So far, that is not the case. Florida has a 3-0 series lead. Thus, the Panthers can clinch the series with one more win.
2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Second Round Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7:00 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | FLA Live Arena, Sunrise, FL. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Maple Leafs | -1½ (+175) | 6½ (-130) | -120 |  |
| Panthers | +1½ (-210) | 6½ (+110) | EV | |
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers SBG Odds Overview
As a result of Florida taking a 3-0 series lead, most of the sportsbook action is going toward the Panthers. Toronto is getting some fliers from bargain hunters, but a 3-0 deficit is hard for oddsmakers to sell. Still, the Maple Leafs have some support based on their offensive firepower and a huge price.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers Series Schedule
Game 1: (at TOR): Panthers 4, Maple Leafs 2
Game 2: (at TOR): Panthers 3, Maple Leafs 2
Game 3: (at FLA): Panthers 3, Maple Leafs 2 (OT)
Game 4: (at FLA): May 10, 7 ET (ESPN)
Game 5: (at TOR): May 12, Time TBD
Game 6: (at FLA): May 14, Time TBD
Game 7: (at TOR): May 16, Time TBD
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Overview
The Toronto Maple Leafs finished 50-21-11 straight up and 36-42-4 over/under the total. Late on, Toronto has covered one out of their last five games. While the Maple Leafs have gone over the total in one of its previous six matchups.
Toronto has NHL metrics of 9th for goals scored and 2nd for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Maple Leafs have NHL metrics of 7th for goals against and 12th for penalty killing.
First among Toronto scorers is Mitchell Marner with two goals, ten assists, 12 points, and a +6. Goaltender Ilya Samsonov has a .898 save percentage and 3.13 goals-against average. His record is 4-4 with no shutouts.
Florida Panthers Team Overview
Overall, the Florida Panthers finished 42-37-8 straight up and 42-30 over/under the total. Also, Florida was 8th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Florida was 43 points behind the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, Florida has covered four out of their last six games. In comparison, the Panthers have gone over the total in five of its previous six matchups.
Florida has NHL metrics of 6th for goals scored and 10th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Panthers have NHL metrics of 21st for goals against and 23rd for penalty killing.
First among Florida scorers is Matthew Tkachuk, with five goals, ten assists, 15 points, and a +9. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has a .909 save percentage and 3.13 goals-against average. His record is 6-1 with no shutouts.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers SBG Free Picks
Toronto faces the prospect of having to beat the NHL Playoff betting odds in four straight games against Florida. That is a long shot by any standard.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers SBG Best Bet: Florida Panthers.