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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Odds (Petr Mrazek Should be Scared of Florida's Offense)

By Iain MacMillan

The Panthers and Maple Leafs will face-off for the first time this NHL season.
The Panthers and Maple Leafs will face-off for the first time this NHL season. / Minas Panagiotakis/GettyImages
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The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered an embarrassing loss on Saturday night, falling to the Montreal Canadiens 4-2. Now, they're set to play on the second leg of a back-to-back against the top team in the Eastern Conference, the Florida Panthers.

The Panthers are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games, and they're riding a three-game win streak ahead of tonight's showdown.

Despite it already nearing the end of March, this is surprisingly the first meeting between these two teams this season. They'll play each other a total of three times between now and the end of the regular season. Here are the odds for tonight's game via WynnBET sportsbook.

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Odds and Total

Moneyline:

  • Panthers +100
  • Maple Leafs -120

Puck line:

  • Panthers +1.5 (-250)
  • Maple Leafs 1.5 (+200)

Total:

  • 7 (Over +100/Under -120)

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Betting Trends

  • The OVER is 13-7 in Panthers' last 20 games.
  • Panthers are 9-2 in their last 11 road games.
  • The OVER is 7-1 in the last eight meetings between these teams.
  • Maple Leafs are 7-1 in their last eight games vs. Panthers.
  • Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last five home games.

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Pick

As much as it pains me to write this as a Maple Leafs fan, their goaltending issues are a massive concern right now and I'm obligated to jump on the Panthers as slight underdogs in this game. The Panthers have the best offense in the NHL, averaging 3.99 goals per 60 minutes, and now face a Maple Leafs team that's 30th in the league in team save percentage through their last 25 games.

That's a recipe for disaster, and should be a huge concern for anyone considering backing the Buds at home.

Petr Mrazek will be getting the start in net for Toronto tonight, and he's allowed at least four goals in four of his last five starts. I'd be shocked if Florida doesn't fill the net with goals tonight.

Let's not overthink it, back the Panthers and their explosive offense tonight.

Pick: Panthers +100

Iain is 52-48-2 (+1.74 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. Check out his detailed record here.

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