First-round action produced one of the greatest Stanley Cup betting odds upsets ever. The #1-seed Boston Bruins produced the greatest regular season in NHL history. And all that got them was a 7-game loss to the 8-seed Florida Panthers. As great as that was for Florida, the Panthers must quickly come down from that historic high. Florida is a heavy underdog to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Last round, the Maple Leafs took out the 3-time defending Eastern Conference champion Tampa Bay Lightning. As a result of that win, Toronto is a favorite to win the Stanley Cup.
2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Second Round Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
| Date and Time: | Thursday, May 04, 2023, 7 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Panthers | +1½ (-160) | 6½ (-133) | +160 |  |
| Maple Leafs | -1½ (+140) | 6½ (+113) | -185 | |
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers SBG Odds Overview
Regardless of merit or performance, the Toronto Maple Leafs are always a popular play on the board. Toronto is the biggest offshore bookmaker brand in the NHL. So when the Maple Leafs are enjoying success, the price increases dramatically. On the other hand, the Florida Panthers are the closest thing to an anonymous NHL team. But the Cats proved their merits with the upset of powerful Boston. Hence, bargain hunters are shopping Florida.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers Series Schedule
- Game 1 (at TOR): May 2, 7 ET (ESPN)
- Game 2 (at TOR): May 4, 7 ET (TNT)
- Game 3 (at FLA): TBD
- Game 4 (at FLA): TBD
- Game 5 (at TOR): TBD
- Game 6 (at FLA): TBD
- Game 7 (at TOR): TBD
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Overview
The Toronto Maple Leafs finished 50-21-11 straight up and 36-42-4 over/under the total. Also, Toronto was 4th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Toronto was 24 points behind the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, Toronto has covered four out of their last five games. While the Maple Leafs have gone over the total in four 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, nine assists, 11 points, and a +9. Goaltender Ilya Samsonov has a .900 save percentage and 3.14 goals-against average. His record is 4-2 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, six assists, 11 points, and a +5. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has a .891 save percentage and 3.94 goals-against average. His record is 3-1 with no shutouts.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers SBG Free Picks
Certainly, Toronto is an understandable NHL Playoff betting odds favorite. But the Maple Leafs are overpriced. First-round playoff action reminded everyone that anything could happen in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Florida is a quality club that took out the best regular-season team in NHL history. Most important of all, the Panthers are getting a great price.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers SBG Best Bet: Florida Panthers.