Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/6

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The Florida Panthers will visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on TNT.

The Panthers come into the game with a record of 22-16-3. They are ranked 4th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Maple Leafs hold a record of 19-16-7 and are ranked 7th in the same division. Both teams will look to improve their standings with a win.

Panthers vs Maple Leafs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Florida Panthers -126, Toronto Maple Leafs +106

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Colorado Avalanche with a score of 2-1. Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad both scored in this game, while Mackie Samoskevich had six shots on goal.

In their previous game against the New York Rangers, the Panthers faced a tough loss, ending 5-1. Despite this, they managed to get 37 shots on goal. Sam Reinhart scored the only goal for the Panthers during a power play.

Overall, Florida’s top players like Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart are consistent performers. Marchand has recorded 23 goals and 23 assists this season. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has also been strong, with 17 wins in 28 games played.

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Winnipeg Jets with a score of 6-5, demonstrating their scoring capability. However, they faced a narrow loss to the New York Islanders, ending the game 4-3.

Top players like Auston Matthews have been significant contributors. Matthews scored two goals against the Islanders and had a hat trick in the win over the Jets. Nicholas Robertson and Oliver Ekman-Larsson also played key roles in recent games, adding to the team’s offensive efforts.

In net, Joseph Woll has been the main goaltender. He had a shutout in the 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, stopping all 33 shots. Despite some challenges, Woll has contributed to the team’s recent victories with his performances.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are favored with a moneyline of -126. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the underdogs with a moneyline of +106. Given the Panthers’ strong skater stats, including high ranks in goals and assists, the recommendation is to pick the Florida Panthers to win. The projected score is Panthers 4, Maple Leafs 3.

The current over/under line is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown they can score, with the Panthers ranked 12th in goals and the Maple Leafs 6th. Considering these stats, the over is the pick. The projected total is 7 goals.