SUNRISE, FL – It was a game that had everything: early value on the Leafs, a live betting surge on the Panthers, and an overtime payout that made Florida +135 moneyline backers very happy.
Brad Marchand scored the game-winner 15:27 into overtime, giving the Florida Panthers a 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 of their second-round series — and flipping the script on what looked like a commanding Toronto lead.
Live Betting Drama, Huge Swings at the Books
Toronto opened around -120 favourites, and bettors who backed the Leafs looked sharp early as Matthew Knies and John Tavares pushed the lead to 2-0 before six minutes had passed.
But with Florida trailing, in-game markets ballooned to +300 and beyond, presenting serious mid-game value for those who stayed patient. And when the Panthers tied it 3-3 and later grabbed a 4-3 lead, the betting window started to swing hard in Florida’s favour.
Final Score: Panthers 5, Leafs 4 (OT)
Result: Florida ML ✅ | Over 6.5 ✅ | Leafs ML ❌ | Both Teams to Score 3+ ✅
Key Player Props & Betting Results
- Brad Marchand Anytime Goal: +175 ✅
- John Tavares 2+ Goals: +700 ✅
- Game Total Over 6.5: -110 ✅
- Joseph Woll Over 30.5 Saves: ✅ (31 saves)
- Sergei Bobrovsky Under 29.5 Saves: ✅ (27 saves)
Marchand’s winner not only delivered the moneyline win, but also triggered payout on several same-game parlays featuring OT, over goals, and anytime scorer combinations.
Series Odds Recalculate After Game 3 Shock
What could’ve been a 3-0 series chokehold for Toronto is now a pressure-cooker with value shifting back to Florida:
Before Game 3:
- Toronto to win series: -290
- Florida to win series: +240
After Game 3:
- Toronto: -145
- Florida: +125
With Game 4 set for Sunday night, bettors are split on whether the Leafs can respond or if momentum has fully swung in Florida’s direction.
Looking Ahead: Game 4 Betting Lines
Opening Lines (Game 4):
- Maple Leafs: -115
- Panthers: -105
- Total Goals: 6.5 (Over -120 / Under +100)
Betting Trends to Watch:
- Toronto is 4-1 to the over in their last five playoff games.
- Florida is 7-2 at home in their past nine playoff outings.
- Brad Marchand has 4 career playoff OT goals — only Verhaeghe, Perry, and Kane have more among active players.
- Leafs have not covered the puck line in any of their last four games.
Final Word for Bettors
Game 3 was a reminder that in playoff hockey, early leads and betting slips can disappear fast. Leafs bettors had the edge early. Florida backers had the last laugh.
With Game 4 coming Sunday and the Panthers back in the fight, both moneyline bettors and series future holders have some big decisions to make.
Stay sharp — because in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the best bet is always being ready for the bounce.
