The Florida Panthers are set to host the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 6 of their 2025 Stanley Cup playoff conference semifinals series this Friday. Holding a 3-2 series lead, the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers return home after a dominant 6-1 victory over the Maple Leafs in Game 5 in Toronto on Wednesday. The game is scheduled for this Friday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
Game Details and Odds
According to the latest odds, Florida is favored on the money line at -243, meaning a $243 wager would win $100. Toronto is the underdog at +197, where a $100 bet would yield $197. The over/under for the total number of goals is set at 5.5. The Panthers also have a puck line of -1.5 with odds of +115.
Here are some notable betting picks for the Panthers vs. Maple Leafs game on Friday:
Betting Picks
Maple Leafs +1.5 (-137)
Despite Florida`s dominant Game 5 victory, the expectation is for Toronto to make Friday`s game a closer contest. Three of the five games in this series have been decided by a single goal, including one that went to overtime. Additionally, four of the five games have exceeded the goal total line (hit the Over), suggesting this matchup often results in high scoring.
Auston Matthews Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-115)
Auston Matthews, Toronto`s leading center, has consistently recorded at least three shots in almost every playoff game. He has accumulated 20 shots in the series against the Panthers and is coming off a six-shot performance in Game 5, indicating he`s likely to continue shooting frequently.
Matthew Tkachuk Over 0.5 Points (-110)
Matthew Tkachuk has been productive against Toronto in this series, recording four points across five games. He has registered at least one point in each of the last three games. Including one regular-season meeting where he had an assist, his total against the Maple Leafs this year is five points in six games.
