The Florida Panthers aim to tie the series as they face the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2 of their 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs second-round matchup. Toronto secured a 5-4 victory in Game 1 on Monday but saw their starting goaltender, Anthony Stolarz, leave the game in the second period due to a head injury; his status for Game 2 is uncertain. The game is scheduled for Toronto at 7 p.m. ET.
The Panthers are listed as -141 favorites on the moneyline (risk $141 to win $100) according to the latest odds, while the Maple Leafs are +119 underdogs (risk $100 to win $119). The total goals over/under is set at 5.5, with the Panthers also at -1.5 (+180) on the puck line.
A projection model that simulates every NHL game 10,000 times has demonstrated success in the 2025 NHL playoffs, entering the conference semifinals with a combined 78-55 record on top-rated puck-line and over/under betting picks, resulting in over $1,500 in returns for $100 players.
Here are some key betting picks for the Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Game 2:
Over 5.5 Goals (-115)
The Over has been frequent for both teams recently, hitting in three of Toronto`s last four and four straight for Florida. Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has given up two or more goals in his last four playoff starts, and Leafs backup Joseph Woll has done the same in four of his last five appearances overall. The model predicts the Over hitting in over 50% of simulations for Game 2.
William Nylander 1+ Assists (+115)
As one of the team`s top playoff performers, Nylander has recorded an assist in five out of his six postseason games. While known for scoring, his ability to create scoring chances and set up teammates is significant. The odds for him to register at least one assist are +115.
Carter Verhaeghe 3+ Shots on Goal (-145)
The Panthers forward has consistently generated shots, with at least two shots on goal in his last six playoff games, and three or more in three of those contests. He recorded five shots in Game 1 and is expected to challenge the Leafs` netminder frequently. The odds for him to have three or more shots on goal are -145.
