Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs 5/12/2023 Odds, Predictions and Tips
East 2nd Round – Game 5, FLA leads series 3-1
Attention hockey fans! Get ready for some thrilling NHL action as the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Florida Panthers on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 7 pm EDT at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, CAN. For those looking for top-notch betting advice, Picks and Parlays is the go-to source for free sports betting picks.
Now, let’s talk about the teams. The Florida Panthers have a solid record of 49-36-8, with a road record of 24-20-3. They’re averaging an impressive 3.48 goals and 40 shots per game, with a power play success rate of 13% and a face-off success rate of 50%. On the defensive side of the puck, they allow an average of 3.28 goals and 31 shot attempts per game, with a penalty kill rate of 75%. The expected starting goaltender for the Panthers is the talented Sergei Bobrovsky, who has a record of 27-17-3 and an impressive save percentage of .923.
- Florida are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Toronto.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs 5/12/2023 Odds, Predictions and Tips
The Toronto Maple Leafs, with a record of 55-25-12, have been dominant at home with a record of 28-12-8. They’re averaging 2.9 goals and 33 shots per game, with a power play success rate of 13.6% and a face-off success rate of 53%. On defense, they’ve been outstanding, allowing only 2.62 goals and 29 shot attempts per game, with a penalty kill rate of 83%. The starting goaltender for this game is set to be Matt Murray, who has a record of 3-1-1 and a save percentage of .914.
Although the Maple Leafs’ offense has struggled at times, their defense has been a major factor in keeping them in the series, having allowed just 11 goals so far, including only one goal in Game Four. The top pairing of Justin Holl and T.J. Brodie have been exceptional, while Morgan Rielly, Jake McCabe, and Luke Schenn have added depth to the unit by creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting the number of shots on goal. Additionally, goaltender Joseph Woll has stepped up since Ilya Samsonov left Game Three with an injury, making an impressive 42 saves out of 46 shots he’s faced.
- Toronto are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Florida.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs. The NHL Pick for this contest is Toronto Maple Leafs. The prediction for the upcoming game is the Toronto Maple Leafs will slide over the Panthers to secure a victory; they have an impressive 28-12-8 record at home. The energy of the home crowd and atmosphere will boost them with an added energy to propel a win into the Eastern finals. Our final score prediction is that the Toronto Maple Leafs will not only win but also cover the spread, with the total going over, resulting in a score of 5-4 in favor of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
NHL Starting Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON
Date: Friday, May 12, 2023
TV: ESPN
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Maple Leafs -175
NHL Totals: 6.5
