The Florida Panthers aim to avoid falling behind 0-2 in the series as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal on Friday. The Leafs won the first two games in Toronto by a single goal each, overcoming deficits against the reigning Stanley Cup champions. Game 3 is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
According to the latest odds, Florida is favored at -238 on the moneyline, while Toronto is the underdog at +193. The over/under for total goals is set at 6. The Panthers are also -1.5 (+115) on the puck line. SportsLine`s proven model has released its predictions for the NHL game.
Here are some of the model`s top picks for the Panthers vs. Maple Leafs game on Friday:
Maple Leafs +1.5 (-137)
The SportsLine model predicts Toronto will keep Game 3 close and cover the +1.5 puck line in nearly 80% of simulations. Four of the last five matchups between these teams, spanning regular season and playoffs, were decided by a single goal. Five of Toronto`s eight playoff games have also been one-goal decisions, with three going to overtime.
Brad Marchand 1+ points (+105)
The veteran forward has accumulated 7 points (1 goal, 6 assists) in 7 playoff games, securing at least one point in four consecutive contests. This includes 3 points in two playoff games against the Maple Leafs, against whom he scored 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) in six regular-season meetings this year.
Auston Matthews Over 3.5 shots on goal (-105)
Matthews is tied for the lead among active playoff players with 29 shots on goal through eight games (alongside Mikko Rantanen of the Dallas Stars). The Leafs forward has also recorded three or more shots in seven of those eight contests.
