At the onset of the series, the Florida Panthers opened as a slight favorite over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Naturally, Florida has Stanley Cup betting odds cache as the defending Stanley Cup champions. Also, the Panthers have won the last two Eastern Conference championships. But the Toronto Maple Leafs are the most popular team on the board. Indeed, the Leafs draw massive public betting action. Thus, the betting odds for this series may be a bargain for Florida. But Toronto hired head coach Craig Berube to tighten up the defense and win their first Stanley Cup in 58 years.
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
| Date and Time: | Monday, May 5, 2025, 8 PM ET. |
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| Location: | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Panthers | -1½ +205 | 5½ -102 | -121 |  |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | +1½ -248 | 5½ -114 | +108 | |
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers Series Schedule
- Game 1: Panthers at Maple Leafs, Monday, May 5, 8 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, ESPN
- Game 2: Panthers at Maple Leafs, Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, ESPN
- Game 3: Maple Leafs at Panthers, Friday, May 9, 7 p.m. ET; TNT, truTV, Max, SN, CBC, TVAS
- Game 4: Maple Leafs at Panthers, Sunday, May 11, 7:30 p.m. ET; TBS, truTV, Max, SN, CBC, TVAS
- Game 5: Panthers at Maple Leafs, Wednesday, May 14, TBD; TVAS, ESPN *
- Game 6: Maple Leafs at Panthers, Friday, May 16, TBD; TNT, truTV, Max, TVAS *
- Game 7: Panthers at Maple Leafs, Sunday, May 18, TBD; TVAS, TNT, Max *
* If necessary
Florida Panthers Overview
Florida had NHL rankings of 15th for goals scored and 12th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Panthers had NHL rankings of 8th for goals against and 11th for penalty killing.
To conclude the regular season, the Florida Panthers were 47-31-4 straight up and 36-44 over/under the online wagering total. As a result, Florida was also 5th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings, 13 points behind the Washington Capitals.
Previously, the Panthers eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 in the first round.
Toronto Maple Leafs Overview
Toronto had NHL rankings of 8th for goals scored and 9th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Maple Leafs had NHL rankings of 10th for goals against and 18th for penalty killing.
To conclude the regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were 52-26-4 straight up and 38-40 over/under the NHL Playoff betting odds total. Also, Toronto was 3rd in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Toronto was three points behind the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
First-round action saw the Maple Leafs eliminate the Ottawa Senators 4-2.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers Series Matchup
Overall, in this series, Toronto got the cash in three of their most recent nine games agaisnt the Panthers. The Maple Leafs and Panthers went under the total in 12 of their last 16 meetings.
Specifically in Florida, the Panthers got the money in 13 of their most recent 17 games agaisnt the Maple Leafs. Also, five of the last seven games in this series at Florida went under the total.
Meanwhile, at Toronto, the Panthers saw the cashier’s cage in four of their last seven visits agaisnt the Maple Leafs. Seven of the last eight meetings in this series at Toronto went under the total.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, the Maple Leafs have home ice advantage for what looks like an even series. Also, the Leafs offer the underdog price.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers SBG Best Bet: Toronto Maple Leafs.