Florida Panthers (26-12-2) vs Los Angeles Kings (20-10-7)
Game Info: Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Amerant Bank Arena)
Betting Odds: Florida Panthers -189 / Los Angeles Kings +150 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Los Angeles Kings and Florida Panthers face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at Amerat Bank Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Kings vs Panthers prediction.
What is Wrong With the Kings?
The Kings at the beginning of the season looked like one of the best teams in the NHL but they are really struggling now. Coming into this game they have lost six games in a row and five of the six games have been by a goal. in the last game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they were defeated 3-2 in overtime. The Kings are averaging 3.32 goals while their defense is giving up 2.43 goals per game. The defense is ranked second in the league. Adrian Kempe has scored 15 goals and added 21 assists.
Panthers Looked Good in Last Game
The Panthers faced off against the St. Louis Blues in the last game and they were able to secure the 5-1 victory. Matthew Tkachuk had a strong game scoring three goals and adding an assist. The Panthers overall this season are averaging 3.2 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2.47 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th while the defense is ranked 3rd. In this game the defense is going to need to step up in a big way and really put the pressure on the Kings offense.
Kings vs Panthers Betting Prediction
The Kings are really struggling heading into this game and I don’t think it’s going to be a whole lot different here. The Kings offense has been an issue heading into this game, and they are really going to struggle to get the offense going here. The Panthers are going to have no issue running up the score against the Kings defense and they will get the job done. Back the Panthers on the money line.
Shane’s Pick Panthers ML
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
