Panthers vs Maple Leafs NHL Same Game Parlay Picks, Prediction 5/07: Bet Toronto to Cover in Game 2

Speed and skill won out over physicality in the series opener between the Panthers and the Maple Leafs as William Nylander’s three-point night lifted the Maple Leafs to a 5-4 win. The odds for the Maple Leafs winning the series moved from +159 to -110 after the Game 1 win.

The Panthers didn’t advance to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals by getting rattled by a series deficit. The NHL odds have the Panthers priced at -130 to win Game 2. Toronto comes in at +110 to take a 2-0 series lead after Florida won three of the four meetings during the regular season. Florida won three one-goal games to eliminate the Maple Leafs in five games in the 2023 playoffs.

The NHL futures odds had the Panthers priced at +175 with Toronto at +350 to represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Finals before the series started. Florida is now at +240 and Toronto at +250.

Let’s check out some best NHL player prop bets today for Game 2 in the Panthers vs Maple Leafs series.

Panthers vs Maple Leafs NHL Game 2 Prediction

Florida has won six of its last nine games following a loss in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Florida couldn’t get out of its own way in the first period in the series opener. Don’t expect a repeat of that performance in Game 2.

Those who bet on the NHL might want to jump on the -130 odds for the Panthers to win Game 2, but I’d stay away from the puckline.

Score prediction: Panthers 3, Maple Leafs 2.

Panthers vs Maple Leafs Free Same Game Parlay Picks

• Brad Marchand 1+ Points (+118)

Games like this are why the Panthers made the trade to acquire former Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand. Marchand has broken the hearts of Toronto hockey fans before. He has seven goals and seven assists in his last 10 playoff games in Toronto.

With two assists here in the third period, Brad Marchand now has 31 points in 29 #StanleyCup Playoffs games against the Maple Leafs. 😮

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When looking at NHL prop pick options, the +118 odds for Marchand to have 1+ points are worth considering.

Bet on Brad Marchand 1+ Points (+118)

• Matthew Knies 1+ Goals (+225)

Knies scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the series opener after the Panthers pulled within one goal early in the third period. Knies also had an assist to make NHL news with his first career multi-point game in the playoffs.

The 6-foot-3, 227-pound Knies also had two hits in the game. He can handle the physical play of the Panthers and Knies has the game-winning goal in both of Toronto’s wins over the Panthers this season.

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I love the +225 odds for Knies to have 1+ goals in the free NHL picks.

Bet on Matthew Knies 1+ Goals (+225)

• Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5 (-230)

Toronto loved the wide-open nature of the series opener. That is not how the Panthers want to play. Florida wants to bully a Toronto team that has come up short in past playoffs.

Expect fewer odd-man rushes in what could be a tight-checking Game 2. Ten of the last 16 games between the Panthers and the Maple Leafs finished as one-goal affairs. Three others were headed that way before late empty-net goals. That is enough to take the Maple Leafs to cover when making NHL predictions.

Bet on Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5 (-230)

• Panthers vs Maple Leafs Under 5.5 (-105)

Florida allowed way too many quality scoring chances in the series opener. Also, the Panthers were fortunate that the Maple Leafs failed to convert on any of their five power-play opportunities in the NHL matchup. Getting star defenseman Aaron Ekblad back from suspension should be a huge help for the Panthers.

Florida has received friendly whistles at times during the 2023 and 2024 playoff runs. The Panthers will look to push the Maple Leafs around without landing in the penalty box.

Twelve of the previous 15 games between the teams landed under the sports betting odds total before the teams combined for nine goals on Monday.

Bet on Panthers vs Maple Leafs Under 5.5 (-105)

Florida Panthers vs Maple Game 2 How to Watch

• Game: Florida Panthers (47-31-4) vs Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4)
• Date/Time: Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
• Panthers vs Maple Leafs Live Stream: Fubo TV

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Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.

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