Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Odds - May 4, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Florida Panthers in the 2023 NHL Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Panthers vs. Maple Leafs, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Panthers vs. Maple Leafs

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Panthers-Maple Leafs NHL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

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

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the NHL's postseason elimination tournament 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 Game Odds

• Puck Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+120), Panthers +1.5 (-138)
• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -200, Panthers +175
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-145/+130)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Maple Leafs are currently -1.5 favorites against the Panthers, with +120 at DraftKings Sportsbook 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 -138.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -200, which means you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at +175, where you can bet $100 to profit $175, earning a total payout of $275, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -145, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +130.

As always, check out 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 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Panthers vs. Maple Leafs

• Puck Line: Panthers +1.5 @ -138 via FanDuel Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Panthers @ +175 via PointsBet (3.7% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (4.4% edge) 🔥

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While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Panthers moneyline is the best option because of the 3.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial 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 on account of the better odds (+130) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction

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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score the first 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 choose the best prop bets for Thursday'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 51.3% chance of netting an anytime goal**.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Sam Reinhart: 5.8% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 5.5% probability
• Sam Bennett: 5.3% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 4.4% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 4.3% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 11.2% probability
• Mitchell Marner: 6.7% probability
• William Nylander: 5.6% probability
• John Tavares: 4.9% probability
• Michael Bunting: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 32.4% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 31.2% probability
• Sam Bennett: 28.4% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 25.5% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 25.5% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 51.3% probability
• Mitchell Marner: 35.0% probability
• William Nylander: 30.8% probability
• John Tavares: 29.6% probability
• Michael Bunting: 23.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before Panthers vs. Maple Leafs on Thursday May 4, 2023.

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs 2023 Game Info

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

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

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