Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers 12/28/2014 Free NHL Picks & Predictions
by Guy Bruhn - 12/27/2014
Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 5:00 PM ET
BB&T Center in Sunrise
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The Toronto Maple Leafs will be playing in the third of seven consecutive road games on Sunday night when they visit the Florida Panthers. During the 2013-14 season, the Panthers were able to win three out of their four games against the Maple Leafs.
On Tuesday night, the Maple Leafs snapped their three-game losing streak when they shut out the Dallas Stars 4-0 on the road. It was quite an effort from goalie Jonathan Bernier, who stopped all 43 shots that came his way.
Through 35 games this season, the Maple Leafs now have the top scoring team in the NHL by averaging 3.3 goals per game. Right wing Phil Kessel has led that offensive attack by notching 17 goals and 21 assists.
The Panthers have now won three out of their last four games after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in the shootout on Monday night. They were the more physical team in that game and ended up with a 37-27 shooting advantage.
So far this year, the Panthers have only given up 2.4 goals per game to their opponents, but they have only been able to average 2.1 goals per game themselves. Veteran goalie Roberto Luongo has a 3-7-6 record on the season with one shutout, a .924 save percentage and a 2.30 GAA. Center Nick Bjugstad currently leads the team in scoring with 12 goals.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Trends
Toronto Maple Leafs are 20-15-0 Against the Spread
Toronto Maple Leafs are 19-16-0 against the Over/Under
Florida Panthers Betting Trends
Florida Panthers are 15-17-0 Against the Spread
Florida Panthers are 11-14-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Toronto Maple Leafs
12/08/14 C Leo Komarov Concussion out indefinitely
Florida Panthers
12/17/14 LW Shawn Thornton Groin out indefinitely
Guy's Pick: Take Florida
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