Panthers vs. Maple Leafs NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - Feb. 26 - Bleacher Nation

"Florida's 57 games this season have finished above this game's total of 6.5 goals on 30 occasions. Toronto has played 33 games this season that finished with over 6.5 total goals. These two teams are scoring 6.2 goals per game between them, 0.3 less than this game's over/under."

"The Panthers have been victorious in 16 of their 39 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (41.0%). In games it has played with moneyline odds of -166 or shorter, Florida is 4-8 (winning 33.3% of the time). The Maple Leafs have secured an upset victory in 12, or 42.9%, of the 28 games they have played as an underdog this season."

The Florida Panthers play the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, with the game available on ESPN+. Computer projections favor an over 6.5 goals outcome, as Florida finished above this total in 30 of 57 games this season while Toronto exceeded it in 33 games. The combined defensive statistics show these teams concede 6.7 goals per game together, slightly above the over/under line. The moneyline prediction favors the Panthers at 4-2, with Florida listed at -166 odds. Historical data shows Florida wins 41% of games as moneyline favorites, while Toronto has secured upset victories in 42.9% of underdog situations this season.

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