Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Player Props: Game 3 Odds & NHL Expert Picks for May 9

Connor Cooper makes his player prop picks for a pivotal Game 3 in the Maple Leafs vs. Panthers NHL playoffs series.

Connor Cooper

Last updated: May 9, 2025 4:01 PM EDT • 4 min read

Maple Leafs vs. Panthers Player Props — Pictured: Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand scores a goal and celebrates. Photo by Nick Turchiaro / Imagn.

The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers find themselves in a hole against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Our Maple Leafs vs. Panthers player props are leaning on a bounce-back victory from Florida, with long-time Leafs killer Brad Marchand leading the way, and a sound defensive performance in front of Sergei Bobrovsky.

Oddsmakers love Florida’s chances of getting back into the series after falling behind 0-2 to Toronto. Our best sports betting sites list the Panthers as -225 betting favorites and -1.5 on the puck line (+125). Puck drop in Game 3 is slated for 7 p.m. ET (TNT, Sportsnet) tonight from Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.

🏒 Best Maple Leafs vs. Panthers player prop bets: Game 3

✅ Brad Marchand Over 0.5 Points (+110 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✅ Gustav Forsling Over 1.5 Shots (-182 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Sergei Bobrovsky Under 21.5 Saves (+105 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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🚨 Brad Marchand Over 0.5 Points ⭐⭐⭐⭐

There’s something about the blue and white of the Maple Leafs that brings out the best in Marchand. His 31 postseason points against Toronto are the fourth-most that any player has recorded against the Leafs, and he’s already generated more expected goals in the first two games of this series than he did versus Tampa Bay.

In what is essentially a must-win game for the Panthers, look for Marchand - who has never lost a series against Toronto - to lead the way. FanDuel’s -106 odds favor Marchand to earn at least one point in Game 3, but you can grab plus-money at bet365 (+110), DraftKings, and BetMGM (+105 each).

💰 Best odds: +110 via bet365

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🚨 Gustav Forsling Over 1.5 Shots ⭐⭐⭐

Forsling has been a shooting machine in these playoffs when paired with Aaron Ekblad, attempting 15 shots in the last two games that Ekblad has suited up for. He’s also hit the net three times in all three games Ekblad has played this postseason.

He and Ekblad have also carried the play to opponents in their last two outings together, posting Corsi ratings over 60. In a game where the Panthers should be firing as many pucks as they possibly can at Leafs backup Joseph Woll, expect Forsling to take more than his share once again.

💰 Best odds: -182 via DraftKings

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🚨 Sergei Bobrovsky Under 21.5 Saves ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Panthers have dominated 5-on-5 shot attempts in this series, firing 123 pucks at Toronto’s net while allowing just 66. That trend should continue in Game 3 with Florida desperate to get back in the series, especially at the defensive end, as the Panthers look to protect the struggling Bobrovsky.

Even though he’s allowed at least three goals in four of his last five games, Bobrovsky has faced a low volume of shots in these playoffs, recording 20 saves or less in five of seven outings. Meanwhile, the Leafs had just 20 shots on net in Game 2 and have been held to 18, 24, and 26 shots in their last three visits to Sunrise.

💰 Best odds: +105 via DraftKings

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🪧 Game 3 opening odds

Opening odds via BetMGM.

Puck line: Maple Leafs +1.5 (-150) | Panthers -1.5 (+125)
Moneyline: Maple Leafs +185 | Panthers -225
Over/Under: Over 6 (-105) | Under 6 (-115)

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📡 How to watch Maple Leafs vs. Panthers live (Game 3)

📅 Friday, May 9🕗 7 p.m. ET
📍 Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
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Written By:
Connor Cooper

Connor Cooper has written about sports in various capacities for more than 20 years, including as a newspaper reporter, sports handicapper, and betting analyst. He originates hockey plays every day throughout the NHL season, regularly bets his own opinions on NFL and college football, and relies on handicappers he trusts to find daily action in basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, and golf. A diehard Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan growing up in the Toronto area, Connor quickly shed all his allegiances once he realized that making money betting on sports was much more fun than cheering for his favorite team. Connor won’t hesitate to bet on — or against — anybody if that’s where the value lies. In addition to analyzing recent and season-long statistics, Connor always looks to account for the human element when breaking down games, weighing situational and motivational factors into his handicapping process. He's also a big believer in finding creative ways to generate more value, constantly scouring BetMGM, Caesar, FanDuel, and other regulated sportsbooks' derivative markets such as team totals, alternate lines, and player props.