The Florida Panthers are set to host the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 6 of their 2025 Stanley Cup playoff conference semifinals series this Friday. Florida, the reigning Stanley Cup champions, currently holds a 3-2 series advantage following a convincing 6-1 victory over Toronto in Game 5 on Wednesday.
The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. According to the latest odds, the Florida Panthers are listed as -243 favorites on the moneyline, while the Toronto Maple Leafs are the underdogs at +197. The over/under for the total number of goals scored is set at 5.5. The Panthers are also favored on the puck line at -1.5 (+115).
Analysis-Backed Betting Picks
Based on analysis, here are some suggested wagers for the Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game 6:
Pick 1: Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5 (-137)
Rationale: Despite Florida`s large margin of victory in Game 5, the series has otherwise been closely contested, with three games decided by just one goal and one going into overtime. This suggests Game 6 is likely to be much tighter than the previous contest, making the Maple Leafs covering the +1.5 puck line a favorable outcome.
Pick 2: Auston Matthews over 3.5 shots on goal (-115)
Rationale: Toronto`s primary offensive threat, Auston Matthews, has consistently generated scoring chances, recording at least three shots on goal in nearly every playoff game. He registered 20 shots against the Panthers in the first five games of this series, including six in Game 5. Expect him to continue being aggressive in shooting the puck.
Pick 3: Matthew Tkachuk over 0.5 points (-110)
Rationale: Matthew Tkachuk has been an impactful player throughout the series, contributing offensively with four points in the five games against Toronto. He has gotten on the scoresheet in three consecutive games and has accumulated five points against the Maple Leafs across their six meetings this season (playoffs included).
