Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Prediction and Odds - October 19, 2023

The Florida Panthers will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Maple Leafs vs. Panthers game, plus the latest odds and our in-depth game preview, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Maple Leafs-Panthers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Maple Leafs a 53% chance of beating the Panthers.

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Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Odds

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

• Puck Line: Panthers +1.5 (-200), Maple Leafs -1.5 (+175)
• Moneyline: Panthers +115, Maple Leafs -130
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+105/-125)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Panthers are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Maple Leafs, with -200 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Maple Leafs (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at +175.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at +115, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -125.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 7 goals has a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Maple Leafs vs. Panthers

• Puck Line: Panthers +1.5 @ -200 via FanDuel Sportsbook (67% probability)
• Moneyline: Panthers @ +115 via BetMGM (0.8% edge)
• Total: Under 7 @ -125 via BetMGM (56% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Panthers moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Prediction

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Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Maple Leafs vs. Panthers? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Maple Leafs and Panthers.

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According to DimersBOT, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Panthers.

DimersBOT gives Matthews an 11.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 51.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 11.6% probability
• William Nylander: 7.4% probability
• Mitchell Marner: 5.3% probability
• Tyler Bertuzzi: 4.9% probability
• John Tavares: 4.7% probability

Florida Panthers

• Carter Verhaeghe: 7.6% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 6.6% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 6.6% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 6.2% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 51.6% probability
• William Nylander: 35.4% probability
• Mitchell Marner: 28.7% probability
• John Tavares: 27.9% probability
• Tyler Bertuzzi: 25.4% probability

Florida Panthers

• Carter Verhaeghe: 38.3% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 35.2% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 35.0% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 33.9% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 21.2% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Maple Leafs vs. Panthers on Thursday October 19, 2023.

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Preview

Thursday's game between the Panthers and Maple Leafs at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Thursday October 19, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

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Conclusion

This comprehensive game preview highlights our Maple Leafs vs. Panthers prediction and NHL odds.

Our predictions are based on 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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