Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings 1/22/25 – During the ongoing NHL regular season, a tantalizing encounter will unfold at the Crypto.com Arena between the Florida Panthers (28-17-3) and the Los Angeles Kings (25-14-5). The Kings will play host to the Panthers in a mid-week tussle expected to have plenty on the line. While the Panthers will try to keep their head above water in the Atlantic Division, the Kings will try to ease the pressure in the Pacific. Fans can look forward to a match which promises plenty of action and strategy.
Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings 1/22/25 Game Info
When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
Where: Crypto.com Arena
TV: TNT
Stream: NHL.TV
Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings 1/22/25 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | +1.5 (-250) | Over 5.5 (-112) | -152 |  |
| Kings | -1.5 (+200) | Under 5.5 (-108) | +122 | |
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From the odds, we can see that the moneyline is favoring the Panthers to win at -152, this demonstrates that the team has performed better, but the Kings are closely on their heels, most notably since they have home ice, where they have been successful recently. The total is at 5.5, there is a slight favor towards the over as the over on the total is supported by how well both teams are able to perform offensively.
Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper
Sergei Bobrovsky is well-acquainted with the game, intricately annotated and he has a rather impressive stat line from the previous season. However, his percentage of .896 in saves points to potential issues that the Kings’ sharpshooters might take advantage of. He will be instrumental in slowing down a surging Kings offense that is capable of powerful surges even if they have been struggling of late.
On the other side of the rink, there is ample security in the net for the Kings with Darcy Kuemper. He has had a brilliant season while sporting a .922 save percentage alongside a 2.1 goals against average. He can be especially useful when playing against the strong Panthers offense featuring elite wingers like Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk.
This match is certainly building up to an interesting battle between the pipes. The King’s net has been shielded effectively by Kuemper with consistency while Bobrovsky’s form seems to have peaked and dipped. Take note of this game because that factor alongside the staggering offensive numbers of the Kings which Bobrovsky has to face makes this an incredibly interesting matchup.
Spotlight on Florida: Gearing Up for a Challenge
The Panthers head into this game with a mixed bag of results in their last outings, including a confidence-boosting 3-0 shutout against Anaheim but a disappointing 2-5 loss to Detroit. With leaders like Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk steering the ship, Florida’s top lines need to break through Kuemper’s defenses to tilt the game in their favor.
Kings’ Court: Home Ice Advantage
The Kings, despite recent stumbles, including losses to Pittsburgh and Seattle, have maintained a strong home record. Key players like Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe need to exploit their home ice advantage and capitalize on their strong performances to overcome Florida’s challenge. Their ability to perform under pressure at home will be critical.
Trends
Florida Panthers Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Florida’s last 15 games.
Florida are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Los Angeles.
Florida are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
Florida are 2-12 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends
Los Angeles are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles’ last 6 games against Florida.
Los Angeles are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home.
Los Angeles are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against Florida.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles’ last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Prediction
Based on the historical data and how both teams have fared so far, this match looks like it will be low-scoring and tightly contested. The Kings have a strong home record and the goaltending edge they hold with Kuemper could make the difference against the Panthers. The Kings spread bet should be a more appealing option with the total points wager being under 5.5 as a certainty.
The smart money might look to taking the Kings on the moneyline for value or playing it safe with the spread total going under. Prop bets could center around the goaltenders and especially focus Kuemper’s saves as a key betting propositions. Expect an intelligently planned highly defensive game, where every shot and save made by the goaltenders is of utmost importance.
Score Prediction: Kings 3, Panthers 2.
