Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/26

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The NHL regular season continues with the Toronto Maple Leafs visiting the Florida Panthers. The game takes place at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Fans can catch the action at 7:00 PM on ESPN+.

Toronto holds a record of 27-22-9, placing them 12th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, Florida stands at 29-25-3, ranking 13th in the conference and 8th in the division. Both teams have 3 shutout wins this season.

Maple Leafs vs Panthers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
  • Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
  • Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Florida Panthers MoneyLine -157, Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine +133

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a 4-2 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite the loss, Matthew Knies stood out with a goal and an assist. William Nylander also contributed with two assists in the game.

In their previous game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Maple Leafs secured a 5-2 victory. Matias Maccelli led the way with two goals, while Anthony Stolarz made 34 saves on 36 shots. This game marked one of their stronger performances in recent outings.

Throughout the season, William Nylander has been a key player for Toronto. He has scored 18 goals and recorded 36 assists in 41 games. Auston Matthews is another top performer with 26 goals and 23 assists in 52 games.

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have faced some tough games recently. In their latest game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Panthers lost 6-1. They managed to get 34 shots on goal, but only scored once, with Mackie Samoskevich netting the lone goal.

In a closer game against the Boston Bruins, the Panthers secured a 5-4 win. Anton Lundell played a key role with one goal and two assists. The team had 26 hits and 20 blocks, showcasing their defensive effort.

Against the Buffalo Sabres, the Panthers fell short with a 5-3 loss. Despite outshooting the Sabres 41 to 20, they couldn’t turn the shots into goals. Uvis Balinskis added one goal to the tally, but it wasn’t enough to take the win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are favored with a moneyline of -157 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have a moneyline of +133. The Panthers have better overall stats and rank higher in goals against. The projected score is Florida 3, Toronto 2, so the pick is Florida Panthers to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the over at -118 and the under at -103. Both teams have shown strong offensive and defensive stats, but the projected total score is 5. This suggests the game will stay under 6.0. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under.