Los Angeles Kings at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions
The Los Angeles Kings (20-10-7) visit the Florida Panthers (26-12-2) on Thursday night. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Kings have lost 6 games in a row after falling 3-2 in overtime on the road against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday and failing to cover as a -134 moneyline favorite. Taking a 2-0 lead into the 3rd period, the Kings gave up 2 goals in the final period and surrendered a goal just 2 minutes into OT.
The Panthers are on an 8-game winning streak after knocking off the St. Louis Blues 5-1 on the road on Tuesday to cover as a -185 moneyline favorite. LW Matthew Tkachuk had a hat trick and an assist in the win while 8 Florida players were credited with assists.
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Kings at Panthers odds
BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:01 a.m. ET.
Kings at Panthers projected goalies
Cam Talbot (14-9-4, 2.20 GAA, .922 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (20-9-1, 2.45 GAA, .911 SV%, 2 SO)
Talbot has been the most consistent goalie for the Kings this season appearing in 27 games and starting in 26 of them. He has been on a cold streak recently, dropping his last 5 games and going just 2-8 in his last 10. His 2.2 goals allowed per game (GAA) is good for 4th in the NHL.
Bobrovsky is among the top goaltenders in the NHL this season. His 20-9-1 record ranks him 3rd, his 2.45 GAA is good for 8th, and his .911 save percentage is top-20. He has been on a hot streak recently, winning 7 of his last 8 including each of his last 6.
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Kings at Panthers picks and predictions
Prediction
Panthers 4, Kings 1
PASS.
There is no value on a hot Panthers team, that has won each of its last 8 facing a Kings team that has fallen in each of its last 6.
LEAN PANTHERS -1.5 (+165).
While the Kings have had a couple of close calls on their winning streak, losing in overtime and 2 shootouts in their last 5 games, they collapsed on Tuesday giving up 3 unanswered goals to lose the game. Florida has won by at least 2 goals in 6 of its last 8 games and has won by 3 or more goals in each of its last 5.
BET UNDER 6 (-110).
The Panthers have hit the Under in 7 of their last 9 while the Kings have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10. The Kings have scored 3 goals or fewer in each of their last 6 games while Florida has allowed just 1 goal in 4 of its last 5.
