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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Florida Predicted to Win Wednesday's NHL Matchup [5/7/2025]

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Written by Nick Slade

Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs matchup.

Florida Panthers-Toronto Maple Leafs Predictions and Game Preview.
Scotiabank Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs this Wednesday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers will lock horns in the NHL Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Florida-Toronto game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Panthers' chance of winning at 54%, with the Maple Leafs at 46%."

For further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Panthers vs. Maple Leafs predictions page.

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Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Panthers and Maple Leafs 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Panthers a 54% chance of beating the Maple Leafs.

According to our model, the Maple Leafs (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.

Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 10:15PM, May 7
Moneyline
Over / Under
Puck Line
Panthers
Win %
54%
46%
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Maple Leafs
Panthers FLA
Win %
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46%
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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Panthers Maple Leafs
Puck Line -1.5 (+170) +1.5 (-188)
Moneyline -162 +140
Total o5.5 (-124) u5.5 (+105)

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 strongest edge in today's Panthers vs. Maple Leafs matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against 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 9.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 42.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player First Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart 6.8%
Carter Verhaeghe 5.7%
Matthew Tkachuk 5.0%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player First Goal Probability
Auston Matthews 9.5%
William Nylander 6.1%
John Tavares 5.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart 32.9%
Carter Verhaeghe 29.6%
Matthew Tkachuk 25.7%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Auston Matthews 42.6%
William Nylander 32.7%
John Tavares 27.5%

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Wednesday's matchup between the Maple Leafs and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

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 is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Wednesday's Panthers vs. Maple Leafs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Florida vs. Toronto picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

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Conclusion

We predict the Panthers, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Panthers vs. Maple Leafs insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Nick Slade
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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