Betting
timer

This event has expired. Please see other tips here

Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers Preview & Picks – Panthers To Progress In NHL Playoffs

leigh-copson
15 May 2025
leigh-copson
Leigh Copson 15 May 2025
Share this article
Or copy link
  • Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers picks for Friday, May 16
  • NHL Playoff game is taking place at Amerant Bank Arena
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
(Getty Images)
Tip: TOR Maple Leafs @ FLA Panthers - Game 6 OddsBookieSign-up
Florida -1.5

Line

@115.00 Stake.us 0
Over 5.5

Total Goals

@-116.28 Stake.us 0

Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers Preview & Picks

Florida are backed to wrap up this series with a victory at home.

The Panthers have taken total control of this series and Toronto have been unable to find the necessary answers defensively.

  • Florida Panthers are 18-4 in their last 22 home games
  • Florida Panthers have won the last 3 games in this series
  • Toronto Maple Leafs are 2-3 on the road in the playoffs
  • The Over has cashed in 4 of the first 5 games in the series

Head To Head

  • Toronto Maple Leafs lead the all-time series 55-46-15
  • Florida Panthers won 6-1 when the two teams last met on May 14

Toronto Maple Leafs Form

Toronto head back out on the road knowing they must win the next two meetings or their season is over.

The Maple Leafs made the perfect start to this series as they defended the home ice with 5-4 and 4-3 wins over Florida.

However, they failed to make a dent in the Panthers on the road, losing 5-4 in overtime and 2-0 in regulation.

Toronto then lost 6-1 at home to Florida on Wednesday night, leaving them on the brink of elimination.

The Maple Leafs went 52-26-4 in the regular season to earn their place in the playoffs, and won a six-game series with Ottawa in the opening round of the postseason.

Florida Panthers Form

Florida return home with the opportunity to wrap up this series, having secured their third straight win last time out.

The Panthers failed to take away Toronto’s home advantage as they were beaten in the first two games on the road, 5-4 and 4-3.

They rallied at home though, and knotted up the series with a 5-4 overtime success and a 2-0 victory in regulation.

Florida then backed that up with a 6-1 win in Toronto on Wednesday, giving themselves the chance to close out this series on the home ice on Friday.

The Panthers went 47-31-4 in the regular season to seal a return to the playoffs, and the defending champions opened with a 4-1 series win over Tampa Bay.

Verdict

Florida have taken a firm grip of this series and it is tough to see them loosening it at home.

The Panthers are scoring for fun and have all of the momentum, so we expect them to wrap up this series and avoid another trip to Toronto.

Best Bet1: Florida -1.5 Line @115.00 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Over 5.5 Total Goals @-116.28 at Stake.us - 2 Units
Florida -1.5
Line
@115.00 - 4 Units
55 Stake Cash no deposit & 550,000 Gold Coins & 5% Rakeback
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Sign up with the code NEWBONUS. When you verify your account get 25 Stake Cash for free PLUS 250,000 Gold Coins and 5% Rakeback! No deposit required. Login each day for the next 30 days and get an additional 30 Stake Cash AND 300,000 Gold Coins. 21+ only. T&Cs apply. Excludes WA, NY, NV, ID, KY, MI, VT, NJ, DE, WV, PA, RI & MD.

Bet at Stake.us
Over 5.5
Total Goals
@-116.28 - 2 Units
55 Stake Cash no deposit & 550,000 Gold Coins & 5% Rakeback
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Sign up with the code NEWBONUS. When you verify your account get 25 Stake Cash for free PLUS 250,000 Gold Coins and 5% Rakeback! No deposit required. Login each day for the next 30 days and get an additional 30 Stake Cash AND 300,000 Gold Coins. 21+ only. T&Cs apply. Excludes WA, NY, NV, ID, KY, MI, VT, NJ, DE, WV, PA, RI & MD.

Bet at Stake.us
    Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers Preview & Picks
    Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers Preview & Picks
  • Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Toronto Maple Leafs Form
  • Florida Panthers Form