Scotiabank Arena is playing host to an intriguing matchup as the Toronto Maple Leafs square off against the visiting Florida Panthers. This Atlantic Division matchup gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3 and it is being shown live on Fox SportsNet Florida.
Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
The Maple Leafs are 28-24 straight up (SU) and have not been kind to moneyline bettors (returning -5.6 units) thus far. That early-season winning percentage is fairly close to the 46-36 record the team posted during last year’s regular season campaign. Through 52 regular season contests, 30 of its games have gone over the total, while 20 have gone under and just two have pushed. The team is 13-13 SU at home this year.
Toronto’s been able to convert on 24.3 percent of its power play opportunities this season, a figure that’s good enough for fifth-best in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill is rated 25th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 77.4 percent of all penalties.
As a collective unit, Toronto has been called for penalties just 3.1 times per game overall this season, and 2.0 per game over its past five outings. The team’s had to defend opposition power plays for just 5.2 minutes per game over its last 10 outings, overall.
With a .910 save percentage and 28.3 saves per game, Frederik Andersen (24-17-6) has been the most dependable option in goal for the Maple Leafs this season. If they decide to give him a breather, however, head coach Sheldon Keefe could turn to Michael Hutchinson (4-9-9 record, .890 save percentage, 3.56 goals against average).
Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner will both lead the charge for the Maple Leafs. Matthews (61 points) is up to 36 goals and 25 assists and has recorded two or more points in 20 different games this year. Marner has 14 goals and 37 assists to his credit and has recorded at least one point in 31 contests.
Florida has earned moneyline bettors 4.0 units this year and is currently 28-22 straight up (SU). Through 50 regular season outings, 30 of its games have gone over the total, while 17 have gone under the total and just three have pushed. Florida’s 12-12 SU as the road team this season.
Florida has converted on 23.2 percent of its power play opportunities this season, a mark that’s good enough for seventh-best in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 25th overall and it’s successfully defended 77.9 percent of all penalties.
Florida’s skaters have been penalized only 3.3 times per game this season, and 4.6 per game over their last five road outings. The team’s had to stave off opponent power plays 11.4 minutes per game over their last five road outings.
Sergei Bobrovsky (.897 save percentage and 3.26 goals against average) has been the main option in goal for Florida. Bobrovsky is averaging 26.7 saves per game and has 20 wins, 18 losses, and four overtime losses to his credit.
Jonathan Huberdeau (18 goals, 47 assists) has been one of the top facilitators on offense for the visiting Panthers.
Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Predictions
NHL Tip: SU Winner – Panthers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes
- For both of these teams, the total has gone over in three of their last five outings.
- Two clubs that take a heavy amount of shots on goal, Florida has registered the league’s ninth-most shots on goal (33.1) while Toronto has attempted the fifth-most (33.7).
- The Maple Leafs are 11-9 SU in games where they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent while the Panthers are 9-3 SU when they spend more time in the box than the opposition.
- Two of Toronto’s past 10 contests have ended in a shootout. The team’s 0-2 in those games and 1-4 overall in shootouts this year.
- Toronto skaters have averaged 11.8 takeaways per game over its last five home games, an improvement over its season average of 8.2 takeaways per game (ranked 10th in the NHL).
- Florida is ranked fifth overall with 8.8 takeaways per game. That figure has trended lower lately, however, as it’s averaged 7.3 takeaways over its last 10 games and 6.0 takeaways over its last five.
- Florida could have an advantage if this one comes down to the wire. The team’s 12-10 in one-goal games, while Toronto is 6-11 in such games.
