Los Angeles Kings vs Florida Panthers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Panthers

The Los Angeles Kings square off against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, December 17.

We can’t resist going for the Panthers on the Moneyline, with our prediction made with confidence and there is -143 available that they beat the Kings.

Los Angeles Kings were beaten in their previous three games and the latest was on the road at American Airlines Center. Dallas Stars claimed a 4-1 win. Kings racked up 28 shots and Andrei Kuzmenko bagged the only goal.

Florida Panthers have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where Tampa Bay Lightning were beaten 5-2 at Benchmark International Arena. Sam Reinhart scored two goals, with Anton Lundell, Brad Marchand and Carter Verhaeghe also scoring. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky made a total of 26 saves (.929).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Panthers have beaten the Kings in the last two encounters. A 3-0 victory at Amerant Bank Arena was followed by a 5-2 win at Crypto.com Arena. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Kings have won seven.

Starting Goalies

Anton Forsberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-12-5	2.6	.909	3
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

Daniil Tarasov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-15-3	3.1	.895	0
23/24	8-11-3	3.18	.908	0

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 13.3% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 2.2 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.1%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, with Kevin Fiala racking up 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 1.79 goal against average with a .937 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Panthers have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 30.3 shots on goal, with a 10.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.3 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.7%.

The top points scorer is Carter Verhaeghe with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, while Sam Bennett is next best after having 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 2.80 GAA with a .890 SV%, including one shutout.

Los Angeles Kings vs Florida Panthers Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Los Angeles Kings vs Florida Panthers bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

There are attractive odds about Florida Panthers and our pick is for the home team to win this NHL clash. They can get the better of their opponents in various departments and you can get -143.

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Key Kings vs Panthers stats:

• Panthers have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Panthers have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Panthers have won 2 consecutive games.
• Kings have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Kings have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Kings have lost their last 3 games.
• Panthers have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Panthers Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anton Lundell Over 1.5 Shots -164

Anton Lundell (Panthers) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight home games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -164 now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 2 - 5 Panthers

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Panthers to win by a 5-2 scoreline. At odds of +1500, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Panthers

1-0

Kings

+5000

Panthers

+4500

2-0

Kings

+5000

Panthers

+4000

2-1

Kings

+1400

Panthers

+1300

3-0

Kings

+3500

Panthers

+2800

3-1

Kings

+2000

Panthers

+1600

3-2

Kings

+900

Panthers

+800

4-0

Kings

+5000

Panthers

+3300

4-1

Kings

+1900

Panthers

+1300

4-2

Kings

+1800

Panthers

+1400

4-3

Kings

+1150

Panthers

+1000

5-0

Kings

+9000

Panthers

+5500

5-1

Kings

+3400

Panthers

+2000

5-2

Kings

+2200

Panthers

+1500

5-3

Kings

+2800

Panthers

+2200

5-4

Kings

+2200

Panthers

+2000

6-0

Kings

+14000

Panthers

+9000

6-1

Kings

+8000

Panthers

+4500

6-2

Kings

+4500

Panthers

+2800

6-3

Kings

+4000

Panthers

+2800

6-4

Kings

+5500

Panthers

+4500

6-5

Kings

+5500

Panthers

+5000

7-0

Kings

+5500

Panthers

+13000

7-1

Kings

+14000

Panthers

+8000

7-2

Kings

+11000

Panthers

+6600

7-3

Kings

+7500

Panthers

+5000

7-4

Kings

+8000

Panthers

+6600

7-5

Kings

+12000

Panthers

+11000

7-6

Kings

+13000

Panthers

+12000

8-1

Kings

+13000

Panthers

+13000

8-2

Kings

+13000

Panthers

+12000

8-3

Kings

+13000

Panthers

+12000

8-4

Kings

+15000

Panthers

+11000

8-5

Kings

+15000

Panthers

+14000

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Los Angeles Kings vs Florida Panthers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability of winning this game, Florida Panthers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -143 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +118 about Los Angeles Kings.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -123.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Kings

+118

Panthers

-143

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+200

Tie

+325

Panthers

+107

Puck Line

Kings +1.5

-213

Panthers -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+102

Over 5.5

-123

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Assists or Points they might have.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Florida Panthers Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 17.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 15.8
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 3.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 16.4
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 25.2
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 32.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 25.8
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.3

Injuries & Suspensions

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