This is a difficult situational spot for Florida playing its third straight road game. They had an intense Game 7 win at Boston, then stole home ice at Toronto in a Game 1 upset, 4-2. Florida is 32-36 against teams that average 29.5+ shots on goal and they've lost nine of the last 12 in this building. The urgency for a Game 2 win is on the home team and the Maple Leafs are 26-7 after a defeat, plus 21-5 revenging a home loss to an opponent. Toronto was eighth in scoring during the regular season and Top 10 in shooting percentage, while the defense was sixth in goals surrendered and shots on goal allowed, plus ninth in save percentage. They're 65-37 versus teams that average 3+ goals, 17-1 after losing two of three, and 18-4 avenging a home loss to an opponent by two goals or more. Play Toronto.
This pick was released to clients on May 04, 2024 at 10:39AM ET.
NHL
Florida at Toronto
May 4, 2023
7:10 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Toronto -180 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.33)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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