The Florida Panthers are aiming to level the series against the Toronto Maple Leafs as they clash in Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. After a narrow victory of 5-4 at home in Game 1, the Leafs are currently ahead in the series. However, their starting goaltender, Anthony Stolarz, suffered a head injury and is uncertain for this match. The puck drops at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto at 7 p.m. ET.
Florida is slightly favored at -141 on the money line (risk $141 to win $100), while Toronto is priced at +119 for a potential gain of $119 on a $100 wager. The total goals over/under is set at 5.5, with the Panthers listed at -1.5 (+180) on the puck line. Prior to placing any bets, check the predictions from SportsLine’s proven model.
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Top Picks for Game 2:
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Over 5.5 goals (-115): Recent trends suggest the over is a viable option with three of Toronto’s last four games scoring more than 5.5 and Florida hitting the over in four straight. Goaltenders Bobrovsky and Woll need to step up.
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William Nylander - 1+ assists (+115): Nylander is currently tied for the most points in the playoffs, demonstrating his playmaking skills by averaging a point per game.
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Carter Verhaeghe - 3+ shots on goal (-145): Verhaeghe has been consistent with his shooting, aiming for three or more in multiple playoff games and coming off a five-shot performance in Game 1.
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