Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Odds - May 2, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers are scheduled to meet in of the NHL at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Panthers vs. Maple Leafs, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Panthers-Maple Leafs NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Maple Leafs a 60% chance of defeating the Panthers.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the NHL to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Panthers and Maple Leafs, reached the 2023 NHL Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

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

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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Current Odds

• Puck Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+145), Panthers +1.5 (-152)
• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -180, Panthers +160
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-130/+110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Maple Leafs are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Panthers, with +145 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Panthers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -152.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -180, which means you can risk $180 to win $100, for a total payout of $280, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at +160, where you can bet $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Panthers vs. Maple Leafs

• Puck Line: Panthers +1.5 @ -152 via FanDuel Sportsbook (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Panthers @ +160 via PointsBet (1.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.2% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

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 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+110) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Tuesday's Panthers-Maple Leafs matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Tuesday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Matthews an ** chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 52.5% chance of netting an anytime goal**.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 5.5% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 5.5% probability
• Sam Bennett: 4.8% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 4.5% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 4.2% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 11.9% probability
• Mitchell Marner: 6.1% probability
• John Tavares: 6.1% probability
• William Nylander: 5.8% probability
• Michael Bunting: 4.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 31.4% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 30.7% probability
• Sam Bennett: 27.7% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 25.9% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 25.3% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 52.5% probability
• Mitchell Marner: 34.4% probability
• William Nylander: 31.5% probability
• John Tavares: 31.4% probability
• Michael Bunting: 23.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before Panthers vs. Maple Leafs on Tuesday May 2, 2023.

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Maple Leafs and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Tuesday May 2, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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