Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction & Picks - Dec. 2

The Florida Panthers (12-11-1) will aim to halt a three-game home losing streak when they play the Toronto Maple Leafs (11-11-3) on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey contest.

In the past 10 games, the Maple Leafs have put up a 3-5-2 record after putting up 30 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 16.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Panthers 4, Maple Leafs 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-161)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers are 1-1-2 in overtime contests on their way to a 12-11-1 overall record.
• Florida has won all five of its games that were decided by one goal.
• In the five games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
• Florida has scored two goals in four games this season (1-2-1 record, three points).
• The Panthers have scored at least three goals 14 times, and are 10-4-0 in those games (to record 20 points).
• In the eight games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up eight points after finishing 4-4-0.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-8-1 (11 points).
• The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 7-3-0 to register 14 points.

Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

• The Maple Leafs have earned a record of 4-3-7 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 11-11-3.
• In the 12 games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
• When Toronto has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-5-1 record).
• The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
• Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games this season and has recorded seven points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Toronto is 1-5-1 (three points).
• The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 9-6-2 to register 20 points.

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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida

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