Kings favored to defeat Panthers in cross-conference showdown at Crypto.com Arena to kick off 2024-25 NHL season
The 2024-25 NHL season kicks off on Wednesday, January 22nd with a cross-conference showdown between the Florida Panthers and the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The
Game outlook
The 2024-25 NHL season kicks off on Wednesday, January 22nd with a cross-conference showdown between the Florida Panthers and the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings are slight moneyline favorites at -118, with a total of 5.5 goals expected. Both teams split a two-game series last season, with each winning on home ice. Currently, Los Angeles is favored at -120. This Panthers vs. Kings game is one of our NHL picks for Wednesday night.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Panthers +101 | Kings -120
Spread: Panthers +1.5 (-245) | Kings -1.5 (+205)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 55%.
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 in their previous game and were looking to secure their second consecutive victory. Sergei Bobrovsky struggled in the game against the Detroit Red Wings, leading to Spencer Knight earning the start against the Ducks and recording his second shutout of the season. Bobrovsky was expected to start in the next game against the Anaheim Ducks, while Knight was projected to start against the Los Angeles Kings. The Panthers ranked 17th in the NHL in goals against and 11th in goals for on Tuesday morning. With a power ranking of 3, Florida is ranked 9th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a record of 27-19 this season. Take advantage of the best sports betting promos available.