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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Florida Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [5/5/2025]
Our expert prediction for Monday's Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs matchup.

NHL action continues on Monday at 8:00PM ET as the Florida Panthers lock horns with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Florida-Toronto game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Panthers are likely to win, with a probability of 51%, compared to the Maple Leafs' 49%."
For expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Panthers vs. Maple Leafs predictions page.
Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL Playoffs game between the Panthers and Maple Leafs 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 51% chance of beating the Maple Leafs.
According to our model, the Maple Leafs (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Panthers | Maple Leafs |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | -1.5 (+205) | +1.5 (-235) |
Moneyline | -120 | +110 |
Total | o5.5 (-105) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Panthers vs. Maple Leafs matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Maple Leafs?
According to our model, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Maple Leafs.
Our projections give Matthews a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 42.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Florida Panthers
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Sam Reinhart | 7.3% |
Carter Verhaeghe | 5.9% |
Matthew Tkachuk | 5.6% |
Toronto Maple Leafs
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Auston Matthews | 9.3% |
William Nylander | 6.2% |
John Tavares | 5.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Florida Panthers
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Sam Reinhart | 34.2% |
Carter Verhaeghe | 29.7% |
Matthew Tkachuk | 27.2% |
Toronto Maple Leafs
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Auston Matthews | 42.3% |
William Nylander | 32.4% |
John Tavares | 27.5% |
Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Monday's matchup between the Maple Leafs and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
- Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
The Stanley Cup Playoffs is the NHL's annual elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Panthers and Maple Leafs, reached the 2025 NHL Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Monday's Panthers vs. Maple Leafs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Maple Leafs on Monday.
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