Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings Pick & Preview – Jan 22, 2025

The Florida Panthers and Los Angeles Kings will square off for the first time this season on Wednesday, January 22 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Kings are currently favored to win with a moneyline at -120 at BetAnySports.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Panthers are the second-best team in the Atlantic Division and only a handful of points behind the leading Toronto Maple Leafs. Over their last 10 games, they have struggled to keep above .500 and need to find consistency.

Sam Reinhart will be key in this upcoming matchup with the Kings, as he leads the Panthers in points and goals (tied for third in the league). Aleksander Barkov leads the team in assists, and will also be a key component to moving the puck in the right direction.

Sergei Bobrovsky is the expected goaltender to get the start and has a save percentage nearing .900. He is currently tied for fifth in the league for his record on the ice this season, which has been a huge factor in the Panthers’ success.

The Panthers are averaging about 3.17 goals and taking almost 31.2 shots a game. Their defense has typically allowed opponents to get close with roughly 3.02 goals and nearly 27.3 shot attempts each match. This spread does not leave much room for error, as a lot of their games have been close.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Kings are third in the Pacific Division behind the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights by just a handful of points. They too have struggled over their last 10 games, but have managed to stay above .500 in that 10-game stretch.

Adrian Kempe leads them in goals scored and points overall, with the ninth-best goal totals in the league. Anze Kopitar leads the team in assists, and is usually involved with a lot of their scoring drives.

They have a few different goaltender options, with Darcy Kuemper being the best option if they decide to go that route. He has the fourth-best save percentage in the league, which is hovering near .922 percent.

The Kings have been averaging about 2.93 goals per game while firing off close to 31.2 shots a game. Defensively they are slightly more appealing on paper compared to the Panthers in allowing about 2.48 goals and almost 25 shots a game from opposing teams.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

Check out BetAnySports for the best Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings betting odds that show the Kings slightly favored at home. While they do not have the best momentum, they do have an advantage being at home while the Panthers have had a few road games under their belt recently that would arguably factor in fatigue.

Final Pick: Los Angeles Kings -120