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Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

April 16, 2024




The Toronto Maple Leafs (46-24-10) take on the Florida Panthers (51-24-6) in this appealing Atlantic Division showdown on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 PM ET at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers are slightly favored to find success at home with a moneyline at -135.

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Maple Leafs have lost their previous two matchups, with their latest being a 5-4 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. This marked their second straight loss in allowing five goals or more.

Their record on the road is respectable at 24-9-6, which puts them in a good position to find success. Auston Matthews leads the league in scoring with 69 goals and carries the team in points with 107.

The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.65 goals and are taking 32.6 shots to get there. This is an aggressive approach and one that has worked for them this season. As a result, they also have a power play percentage at 24.3 with 56 goals scored and 54 allowed.

Defensively they still need work since they allow 3.13 goals and 29.7 shots a game. This gives them a minimal amount of breathing room each game. In addition, their penalty kill percentage comes in at 76.3 and goals behind the Panthers.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Panthers have won their last three games and are 4-1 in their previous five. Their latest success was a 3-2 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres, marking their third consecutive victory at home in this stretch.

They have been great at home this year with a 25-13-2 record to showcase their strength. Sam Reinhart is second in the league with goals scored at 55 and he also leads them with 92 points.

The Panthers offense is solid with 3.21 goals and 33.6 shots per game. This is enough to keep up with the Maple Leafs. Their power plays are going to be useful here, as they have scored 63 goals and allowed 50 with a percentage at 24.0.

Their defense has been strong, as they allow 2.42 goals and 27.8 shots per game. This gives them quality breathing room when looking at their offense. They also lead with a penalty kill percentage at 82.5.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie gives you appealing NHL odds to consider, with the Florida Panthers as slight contenders to win. This will be the fourth time they have met this season, with the Maple Leafs winning two out of three.

The Maple Leafs are on a losing skid, while the Panthers have great momentum heading into this. In conjunction with slightly better stats, look for the Panthers to find success and even the regular season series.

Final Pick: Florida Panthers -135