Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs 5/12/23 – Game 5 of the Second Round features the Florida Panthers against Toronto Maple Leafs. The Panthers had taken control of this series, winning three out of four games but faltering at home to lose Game 4. The Maple Leafs were in danger of being swept from their series until Game 4, when they rallied to win 2-1 and force Game 5. The Panthers hope to advance to the Eastern Conference Final while the Maple Leafs seek another matchup. NHL betting odds are updated online for the bettors to bet on their best team.
Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Date & Time: Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Arena Toronto, ON
TV: TNT
Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs 5/12/23 Betting Odds
Panthers
Moneyline: +151
Puckline: +1.5 (-164)
Total: 6.5 over (-120)
Maple Leafs
Moneyline: -164
Puckline: -1.5 (+144)
Total: 6.5 under (+109)
Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis
The Florida Panthers have maintained control of this series despite experiencing offensive difficulties, scoring only 11 goals during this campaign. Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart led their respective lines with three goals and eight assists combined – but other parts of their offense struggled mightily. Defensemen Brandon Montour and Gustav Forsling must step up as they have combined for 29 goals and 85 assists from point play but have only managed two total in this series alone.
The Panthers have struggled on offense, yet their defense has come through big time, allowing only eight goals this series and two per game. Brandon Montour and Marc Staal have led their top pairing, while Gustav Forsling, Aaron Ekblad and Radko Gudas have made major contributions preventing turnovers across three zones and limiting shots on goal. Sergei Bobrovsky has excelled as goaltender – saving 114 of 122 shots faced thus far!
The Toronto Maple Leafs seem hopelessly doomed due to an offensive output that has generated only eight goals this series. Mitch Marner, Ryan O’Reilly and William Nylander have each produced three goals and four assists; Auston Matthews and John Tavares must step up as they’ve amassed 76 goals and 89 assists between them this season but only managed two assists thus far in this series.
Though their offense has struggled in this series, their defense has proven its mettle by only conceding 11 goals total – with just one coming in Game 4. Justin Holl and T.J. Brodie has led their top pairing while Morgan Rielly, Jake McCabe, and Luke Schenn have provided depth by creating turnovers within their defensive zone while restricting shots on goal. Since Ilya Samsonov left due to injury during Game 3, Joseph Woll has made an excellent showing as goaltender, saving 42 out of 46 shots faced from both shots on goal combined.
Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games. Florida are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games. Florida are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Toronto. Florida are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road. 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 conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 6 games. Toronto are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 6 games against Florida. Toronto are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home. 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 conference.
Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Free Pick
The Panthers should find success consistently with Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett and their forward unit carrying the puck into their offensive zone, creating open shots through brilliant puck movement. The Panthers appear poised to advance to the Eastern Conference Final as road underdogs according to the best NHL betting sites.
Free Pick: Florida Panthers +151
