Maple Leafs vs. Panthers prediction: Florida favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/2/2025]

NHL action continues on Tuesday at 7:30PM ET as the Toronto Maple Leafs lock horns with the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Maple Leafs vs. Panthers game.

This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win and cover?

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

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 59% chance of defeating the Maple Leafs.

According to our model, the Maple Leafs (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying under.

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers odds

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

Bet Type	Maple Leafs	Panthers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-165)	-1.5 (+152)
Moneyline	+142	-160
Total	o6.5 (+104)	u6.5 (-112)

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

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Puck Line	Maple Leafs +1.5	-165
Moneyline	Maple Leafs	+142
Total	Under 6.5	-112

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers player props

Who will score a goal in Maple Leafs vs. Panthers?

According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Maple Leafs vs. Panthers.

Our projections give Reinhart a 41.0% chance of scoring a goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the star is an 8.3% chance of registering the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	36.9%
John Tavares	33.5%
William Nylander	33.1%
Matthew Knies	25.6%
Bobby McMann	15.9%

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart	41.0%
Brad Marchand	36.6%
Sam Bennett	29.3%
Carter Verhaeghe	25.2%
Evan Rodrigues	24.1%

First goal scorer predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	First Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	7.1%
John Tavares	6.9%
William Nylander	6.3%
Matthew Knies	4.7%
Easton Cowan	2.6%

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart	8.3%
Brad Marchand	7.5%
Sam Bennett	5.6%
Carter Verhaeghe	4.6%
Evan Rodrigues	4.4%

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details

Tuesday's game between the Panthers and Maple Leafs at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
• Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Panthers, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

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

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